96avs01 Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Anyone been up Jefferson or North Sister recently? Wondering on conditions. Currently looking at the South Ridge on Jefferson and the South/Southeast Ridge on North Sister. Would love first-hand info on the traverses. Any info you can pass along is greatly appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Beckerich Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 No current beta, but I'm gonna say with a high level of certainty that it's totally and completely bare. I'm sure even the glaciers themselves are substantially reduced from their normal size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosterson Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 My friend went up N Sister on 8/19 and the Terrible Traverse was completely dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinomyte Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Was up N sis 8/22. All dry and nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacramer Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Went up Jeff West Rib yesterday. Down the SW ridge. As predicted, it was snow free. Running water from a snow patch was also available on the traverse around 11am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Water Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 jacramer you're crazy. i mean that in a good way. west rib in totally dry conditions, wow. that's awesome/brutal. any pictures? Go in by pamelia way or woodpecker? Â cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacramer Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 It wasn't that bad. The same looseness/exposure as the traverse from red saddle to the NW side of the pinnacle, but for several thousand feet... Â Went in via Pamelia. A leisurely 12 hours c2c. Trekking poles and a light pack help on the scree. Â With no crampons or axe, I had to skirt the snow below to the south (left). Conditions view from halfway down the SW ridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96avs01 Posted August 27, 2015 Author Share Posted August 27, 2015 Many thanks! Â Easy to avoid the snow patch on the traverse? Â Water in Pamelia and/or Shale Lakes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pclark Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 96avs01 did you end up climbing Jefferson? Any more update on the traverse? Â Anyone who has climbed the south side of the pinnacle willing to give their assessment or beta? Â Thanks, Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96avs01 Posted September 9, 2015 Author Share Posted September 9, 2015 ^^^Nope, aborted our plans with the moisture. Decided to peak bag in CA...'enjoying' smoke and colder than normal temps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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