illegalviking Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 What is the south sister looking like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warrior1515 Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 I know that there is snow on the summit and coming down to around 6000'-7000'. It hasn't snowed for a week or so and temps have been warming up. Mid 30s at night. My guess is that the summit has 12 inches of snow. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illegalviking Posted October 29, 2007 Author Share Posted October 29, 2007 Thanks warrior, appreciate the info. Might have to drive over and give it a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsroll Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Long range forcast is looking good for next weekend. Smith or alpine...smith or alpine.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warrior1515 Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Thanks warrior, appreciate the info. Might have to drive over and give it a shot. Shoot me a PM if you are interested in some company. Maybe our schedules will line up. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gapertimmy Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 looookin pretty thin. I'd leave the skis home and enjoy some scree! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 I've been floating the idea of a SS trip with some of my friends, is the Cascade Lakes Highway still open and any word on when it will be closing? Yea or nay on bringing snowshoes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsroll Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 not sure when they usally close it but judging from the pic it will be at least a couple more storms with low freeze levels before they will close it. Unless we get a lot of snow between now and when you go I would skip the snowshoes. The snow up there by now is rather consolidated and most likely easy booting/cramponing. pray for snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warrior1515 Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 (edited) I just hiked from Devils Lake up the the moraine. Here is a pic from my phone, you can decide what gear is best for you. If I was to attempt the summit, I would go with just crampons and not snowshoes. http://www.cascadeclimbers.com/plab/showphoto.php?photo=33175&size=big&cat=503 Dave Edited November 2, 2007 by warrior1515 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewster Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Anyone climbing SS over Thanksgiving break. Thinking about it. Anyone want to join in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godskid5 Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 what route are you doing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warrior1515 Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Up there yesterday and the road was closed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cynicalwoodsman Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 I've been wanting to get a closer look at the N. side of that hill. I keep drivin' but I just can't seem to get a good view. I guess I'm gonna have to get out of my truck 'n hike a tad. When 'r they gonna pave the trails 'n put in a gondala? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlag Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 PM me, let's talk about getting back there this winter. somewhere around here GaperTimmy has some really good photos of the Silver C. and the N. Face in from last spring. Still a long haul in there regardless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsroll Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 MMMM over nighter????? The north side of south sister looks like it would be sick with some fresh pow. Sign me up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cynicalwoodsman Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 Is it a "... long haul..." because of snow-covered and gated roads, or is it still a long haul in from a trailhead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsroll Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 "Long Haul" spring/summer/Fall when Cascades Lake Highway is melted out you have to start on the south side go north past green lakes to hit the North side of South Sis. Spring/Summer/Fall when you can get to Pole Creek TH. It is a long hike to get around to Camp Lake/Chambers Lake. Then you start your climb. Then you have to decide if you car shuttle or hike back to where you started. If car shuttle a little faster but still a VERY long day to good two days. And depending on how you did it you may cary over making things even harder. I think those are the best two options for those seasons. Winter now that is a totaly different story. Add on aprox 10 or more miles from both locations. Three days? or if you are crazy in shape two days for sure. For the south side approach you would start at Mount Batchlor where the Cacade Lakes highway is gated off for the season. You may be able to bribe a Slednecker to haul your but part of the way out there. If you are planning for a winter ascent take skis, screw the slowshoes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cynicalwoodsman Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 ummmmm... I don't ski. How close can ya get to pole cr. t.h.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsroll Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Pole creek. It depends on how much it snows. Right now I don't know. Maybe some of the locals could chime in and tell you how close you can get right now. I just know from past posts and locals that it could be several miles in an average year. How many I am not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlag Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 You can drive to the Pole Creek TH as of today, but we'll see how long it lasts. It'll snow tonight and this week, but now sure if we'll get enough to hinder progress to the TH. My bet is you should be able to drive there no problem. But then your looking at a good 7-8 mile approach to the N. side of S. Sister. JL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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