Khartoum Wood Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Ok so i know at this time due to avi danger its a bad place to be but with in maybe the next few weeks im hoping to spend a weekend in the sisters area to climb both and was hoping some one has done them in winter and hopefully give me more of an idea of what to expect is there usually a tone of ice or what also can you get a car to the locked gate or will i have to hike that too any info would be helpful thanks. Khartoum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrgo Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Depending on your route, I think it is actually pretty possible to do this in poor avy conditions. Better to follow your nose than my advice. Unless its changed, the walk is just as long as it used to be. You walk from the gate and if there is some low snow, mtn. bikes won't help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneaky_steve Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Three of us have tentative plans to give the sisters a go next weekend. Access is as noted, gate is usually locked and most likely having to go up the road. I think the route itself will be tricky, but manageable, at least I hope! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
go_up Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Ok so i know at this time due to avi danger its a bad place to be but with in maybe the next few weeks im hoping to spend a weekend in the sisters area to climb both and was hoping some one has done them in winter and hopefully give me more of an idea of what to expect is there usually a tone of ice or what also can you get a car to the locked gate or will i have to hike that too any info would be helpful thanks. Khartoum pe·ri·od (pîr-d) n. 1. The full pause at the end of a spoken sentence. 2. A punctuation mark ( . ) indicating a full stop, placed at the end of declarative sentences and other statements thought to be complete, and after many abbreviations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlpinistAndrew Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 (edited) I agree with Farrgo. If you are doing the West Ridge, then avy conditions shouldn't be a problem. I have climbed the W. Ridge in all conditions and during all times of the year (I think I'm at eight ascents now), I spent too much time in that area when I was going to WWU. Even if the gate is open, don't go past, because they will close it eventually and you'll be trapped. For South Sister, you can cut across from N. Twin's W. Ridge to S. Twin's west ridge (there may be some avy danger going ridge to ridge in the valley/bowl. S. Twin's West Ridge is longer than the North's, but easier. Bring some crampons for snow/ice on rock. The W. ridge is pretty fun in wintery conditions. Edited November 22, 2009 by AlpinistAndrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khartoum Wood Posted November 24, 2009 Author Share Posted November 24, 2009 nice photo's andrew and thank you all for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneaky_steve Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Yes thank's Andrew, appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Poulton Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 did you go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinnikinnick Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 (edited) just got back from the west ridge of north twin. the bottom half of the ridge was a cruise but the upper half was plastered in rime, verglas and light powder snow. me and my buddy opted to turn around at the obelisk due to falling ice on the upper ridge from sun warming. the route would definitely go but we didn't really feel like getting beamed with ice chunks climbing in those conditions. other than that, snow doesnt start til a little past dailey prairie and snow conditions are perfect for flotation-less travel. Edited December 3, 2009 by kinnikinnick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchuck71 Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 just got back from the west ridge of north twin. the bottom half of the ridge was a cruise but the upper half was plastered in rime, verglas and light powder snow. me and my buddy opted to turn around at the obelisk due to falling ice on the upper ridge from sun warming. the route would definitely go but we didn't really feel like getting beamed with ice chunks climbing in those conditions. other than that, snow doesnt start til a little past dailey prairie and snow conditions are perfect for flotation-less travel. Nice! Lucky to get out on such a sweet day. I was staring at the NT on my way back to town from Everson. I am very envious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrgo Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Forgot about this shot I took climbing it in full-on conditions a few years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchuck71 Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Forgot about this shot I took climbing it in full-on conditions a few years ago. AH You are killing me with the stoke! Nice picture! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJScott Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 I have been up both in winter and the s one felt longer but i dunno. I think everyone answered your questions so im just chestbeating at this point... both are so amazing and one of my favorite places to visit during winter in the great state of Washington! go get some!!! probably perfect right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khartoum Wood Posted December 19, 2009 Author Share Posted December 19, 2009 Thank you all sorry i didn't get back to you all earlier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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