Destination Details
Destination: North Twin Sister / W Ridge
Scheduled Activities 
Activity Report Summary
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| Activity Date(s) | Leader | Route condition | Results | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| View report | 06/21/10 | Paul R. Gehlsen | Good | Successful |
| Notes | Misty and foggy for entire day. Road and climbers path good but wet. | |||
| View report | 06/20/10 | Sue Bennett | Successful | |
| View report | 06/19/10 | Paul R. Gehlsen | Cancelled | |
| Notes | 70% chance of rain...again. | |||
| View report | 06/13/10 | Scott D. Heinz | Successful | |
| Notes | Had blue bird skies for the approach and descent but white out for the technical portion of climb and summit. The logging roads were easy to follow with the GPS waypoint... | |||
| View report | 06/12/10 | Ken Hahn | Successful | |
Destination Details
| Climb |
| TRIP |
| 12 |
Cavanaugh Creek (USGS) Twin Sisters Mountain (USGS) |
| No |
| Basic Alpine |
| 0 (mi. RT) |
| 0 (ft) |
| II |
| Basic Climb |
| Marblemount Ranger Station / 360-873-4500 |
| WA |
| Description |
|---|
| Driving Direction: From the North or South, take Mosquito Lake Road to the gravel pit just North of the Midde Fork Nooksak River, turn East on Forest Service Road 38. About 5 miles turn down to the right to the gated crossing of the river, park here. Approach: Ride or push mountain bikes up the road (definately want mountain bikes for the 7 mile descent) to about 2,600' to a good logging road on the right (continuing uphill on the main road will take you to the gravel pit). Cross a major stream (last reliable water) on a good bridge (walk bikes across bridge), about 1/4 mile further come to a Y, take the left spur uphill (3,200'). Around 3,500' the road will level out and actually drop a bit, you will see the well beaten path on the left, there is an old log partially blocking the trail. Stash bikes here or push higher, the path will eventually open up to better logging roads above. Hike to end of road (switchbacks), climbers trail heads up through the dense brush and trees, eventually reaching taller trees, patch continues up to the ridge. Climb: Pretty much stay on the ridge, generally to the right of the ridge until you have passed the Obelisk, find a thin feature on the face that heads diagnally to the col past the Obelisk, then generally stay on the left side of the ridge until the false summit, where you go directly up the middle (wide chimney) and over the false summit. Good rock all around, many variations for climbing. The rock on N Twin makes for very pleasant climbing. Most parties do not rope up for this climb although some portions are exposed. This is a long day trip! |
This activity is approved for credit: Yes
| Participant Prerequisites |
|---|
Enrolled Courses
Basic Climbing - Bellingham |
Completed Courses
Basic Climbing - Bellingham |
| Leader Prerequisites |
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Enrolled Courses
Intermediate Climbing - Bellingham |
Completed Courses
Intermediate Climbing - Bellingham |
