512dude Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 Anyone have beta to share regarding going into the North and Middle Sister this time of year? Is the pass open or would one come from the east side? Trip reports? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Water Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 pass open? 242 is closed in the winter. I5-22-20-sisters-as far towards soap creek trailhead as you can get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
512dude Posted March 14, 2010 Author Share Posted March 14, 2010 What about the Pole Creek Spring trail head? The routes heading in there seem to offer some selection. I can't believe that folks haven't been in there this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinnikinnick Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 ive been up there this winter... just follow the directions from any guidebook. theres probably snow down low now but when i was there in january there wasn't snow until dailey prairie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchuck71 Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 ive been up there this winter... just follow the directions from any guidebook. theres probably snow down low now but when i was there in january there wasn't snow until dailey prairie. Ditto - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 5.12dude: There seems to be some confusion... which sisters are you talking about (OR or WA)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summitchaserCJB Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Without knowing the route in detail, I'd venture to say WA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBo6 Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Dude, its the Oregon Cascades part of the forum and the OP specifically asked about North and Middle Sister. Found a Middle Sister on the ridge between North and South Sisters in WA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinnikinnick Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 whoops. duh. no wonder i was super confused about the whole coming from the east side bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prussik1 Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Bilbob, you and i have chatted about sisters in the winter... christopher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimsey Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 (edited) A friend got to within 1 mile of Pole Creek TH last weekend in his truck. Said the climbing was excellent Edited March 15, 2010 by wimsey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsroll Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 How far with a car does your friend think one could make it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhizome Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 South Sister Can anyone provide some information about the route from the south starting at Devil's Lake trailhead this time of year (March)? Never climbed it before and I'm wondering if there's typically an avalanche risk on this trail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulO Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Not sure about the avalanche danger but you will have to walk from Bachelor Ski Area as the road is gated there. Doubt there could be much avalanche prone area except maybe the stretch up onto the ridge. The lower part is low angle and once up on the ridge you are above the slope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
111 Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 For S. Sister, the slog from bachelor sucks no matter how you do it, overnight on one push. If you do decide to go, the ramp off the summit is an amazing ski descent. I would recommend waiting until the road is open... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhizome Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Thanks for the South Sister input, folks. The 6 1/2 mile trek along the road before you can even start the climb is the thing that has me re-thinking this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 I've been towed in on skis by a sled which is a good option. Know a few folks that might be able to hook you up with a tow if you don't know anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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