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Middle Sister

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Basic Alpine Climb - Middle Sister

2 day climb of one of the 3 sister peaks in Oregon

Contacts

Mark Scheffer
Mark Scheffer
Primary Leader
  • Sat, May 18, 2024 — Sun, May 19, 2024
  • Seattle Climbing
  • Climbing
  • Basic Alpine
  • Adults
  • Basic Alpine Climb
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 14.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 4,500 ft

Leader will send out agenda and itinerary  the week before the trip.  

Leader permission for conditioning.   Non-rope leads contact the leader for  permission starting  April 29th  Rope leads Contact the leader for permission starting March 1st. 

Route/Place

Middle Sister


  • Green Trails Bend - Three Sisters No. 622SX
    USGS Trout Creek Butte, OR
    USGS South Sister, OR
    Green Trails Three Sisters No. 621
    USGS Broken Top, OR
    Green Trails Broken Top No. 622
    USGS North Sister, OR
  • See full route/place details.
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

  • The Ten Essentials
  • Mountain boots that can accept crampons (not hiking boots)
  • Crampons
  • An ice axe (not technical ice tools)
  • A back pack (40 to 60 liters)
  • Webbing and accessory cords
  • 6 straight gate carabiners
  • 2 locking carabiners
  • Large pear-shaped carabiner
  • Belay device
  • Climbing harness
  • Helmet
  • Chock pick (nut tool)
  • Rescue pulley
  • Fleece or puffy jacket
  • Rain jacket and full-zip rain pants
  • Belay gloves
  • Warm gloves or mittens
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