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This is a scramble route to the summit of Middle Sister. No technical skills are required. It is a longer approach than the Hayden Glacier. Note: This route, if properly approached, has NO crevasse crossings. This makes is a slightly less technical route (ie, leave pro, rope and harnesses at home!) than the crevassed approaches from the north side of the peak. It can also offer better skiing conditions.
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Driving Distance from Portland | 170 miles |
Driving Time from Portland | 3 hours |
General Route Info | Deschutes National Forest, Sisters Ranger District, 541-549-7700 Summitpost: https://www.summitpost.org/middle-sister/150448 |
Expected Duration | Car to car in two or more days |
Interesting Features | Glacier(s), Lake(s) |
Relevant Books | Oregon High by Jeff Thomas |
Relevant Maps | USGS 7 minute series, North Sister, Geo-Graphics, Three Sisters, and USFS Three Sisters Wilderness Google map https://goo.gl/maps/3oc1EUeyLc82 |
Awards Qualified | 16 Major NW Peaks, Seven Oregon Cascades Peaks |
Useful Links | GPS Track GPS Coordinates Map |