ConTrail Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 (edited) Hey all, First just like to say hello since this is my first post but have been exploring the forums for the past few days and I must say, it's awesome! I was wondering if anyone had a TR of Middle Sister coming from the Obsidian Trail? A group of us will be out that way Aug 18-20 and were considering a summit attempt. Also, I am still researching level of difficulty and the technical challenges Middle Sister poses so if anyone has information on that, I would love to hear it. Edited August 10, 2010 by ConTrail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulO Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Sorry I don't have any report but I am interested in what you find as I am planning a trip that way in 2 or 3 weeks. Please post. This is one summit I have hit about every year since the early 70's. Last year I was shocked by the huge amount of snow gone from the upper mountain which eliminated a lot of the easy trek up to the ridge. Still not that difficult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConTrail Posted August 10, 2010 Author Share Posted August 10, 2010 I'll be sure to post a TR. What type of difficulty should I expect on a summit attempt? Does it require ice axe, crampons, etc.? Basically, how technical is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulO Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 If you stay on the main route there is a nice trail up to maybe 8000 feet after that you will be on the snow / glacier off and on. I take an ax as there is some glacier travel and, depending on where you cross, often small crevasses. If there is much snow/ice left on the short steeper stretch on the upper ridge I have wished I had my crampons there. It is not a technical climb, a notch above walking up the South Sister... just be careful and have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConTrail Posted August 11, 2010 Author Share Posted August 11, 2010 Great, thanks! The group I'm with probably won't want to take on the summit then since they don't have experience or equipment. BUt I'll be sure to post on here the conditions to wherever we get to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinomyte Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Take the Pole Creek TH, hike into Camp Lake and do Middle from there. Not technical at all. Hell there might not even be any snow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsroll Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 You can do either side. Take hiking poles. If the last pitch to the summit is rock your off to the races. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimsey Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Middle is significantly snow covered on the north slope, from Prouty to the summit. (As of August 10th) have fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConTrail Posted August 13, 2010 Author Share Posted August 13, 2010 Thanks alot for the info! wimsey, good loc. my hometown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckouba Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 A shot from the top of Washington on Fri, 8/20: What you can't see in the picture is the trail is free and clear all the way into Obsidian and well up onto the slopes above the meadow areas (was there ~2wks ago as well). Very straightforward route, a little scree and dust from the saddle to the summit, but very enjoyable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holk Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 A report from my friend Dmitri says there's new snow as of today in the Three Sisters area. How much and for how long remains unknown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsroll Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Batchie got 3 inches over the weekend. Won't last long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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