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Any thoughts on how realistic a winter climb of South Sister is this month? I've never been down there but I'm thinking of doing it with a friend sometime in February if the weather/avalanche conditions are appropriate. Anybody have any advice on this, or where to find good avalanche info on that region? I've never been down there so I'm clueless.

 

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Hwy. 46 that takes you to the TH of SS is closed till the summer. That means you will tack on an additional 4-6 miles. If you were able to park at the TH you are looking at a 12mile round trip when doing the South Side.

 

Avy danger is high right now. Yes it will slide up on SS.

 

Avy forecast: http://www.nwac.us/products/SABSEA

 

Weather: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/forecast/MapClick.php?minlon=-122.11&maxlon=-116.45&minlat=43.57&maxlat=47.67&mapwidth=354&site=pdt&map.x=36&map.y=330

 

Most people save SS for the spring. However, if you don't have a sled, you might be able to convince some slednecks to tow you to the Forest boundary line.

 

Good luck

 

Dave

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