South Sister Conditions

[G_Man]

Anyone got the skinny on conditions up on south sister? Any recent info would help. Thanks.

[jon]

There was no snow on it when I flew over it 3 weeks ago and Tim also told me there isn't any. He should know, he can see it from his office, jerk.

[mattp]

I assume Jon would be referring to the South Ridge when he says there is no snow on it. Even on a high snow year, that route will be snow-free by this time so I am not surprised that it is dry.

There are almost certainly some small snow patches in bowls on the west side, and the climb from that direction is an enjoyable class two outing that is rarely done.

The Collier will have a large schrund by this time of year, but it can usually be passed on rock.

[G_Man]

Thanks gentlemen

[imorris]

The Collier G is over by N. Sister, not South. Perhaps you mean Prouty Glacier.

-Iain

[mattp]

Quite right, Iain, I mean the Prouty. It is a nice climb, starting from the lake set in the moraine below the Prouty. Easy travel to the schrund, where you step into a moat and climb a short pitch of rock to regain the snow, and then you complete the climb on steep snow directly above that big yawner.

[G_Man]

Nice, might give it a run this tweekend, depends though. Friends are in from outa town and i'm not so shure they want to haul up S.Sister. Maybe Broken Top. Thank again for the info. g.man

[ruddersbox]

The skinny g man. BAd ass...

 

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Originally posted by G_Man:

Anyone got the skinny on conditions up on south sister? Any recent info would help. Thanks.

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