Middle Sister, Hayden Glacier, North Ridge

Activity Notes

This climb is yet another excellent introduction to mountaineering straight outta BCEP.  The route will take us up to the base of Middle & North Sister for a single overnight camping experience (possibly in the snow), and we will summit the mountain Sunday and head back home.  The expectation is this may be a slower climb since there will be novice climbers on the team.  So please be patient.   You will need crampons, helmet, & an ice axe.  An ice axe leash is required.  This is a technical glacier travelling experience, so you will also need to bring your harness and glacier travel equipment (waist & leg prussiks & locking carabiners, crevasse rescue gear).  You will need sunglasses and sunscreen.  We will melt snow for water on this route, so we will split stoves and fuel and water filters amongst the team.  We will cook dinner too so you can bring rehydratable dinner with you.  You need to carry approx. 2 - 3 liters of water on yourself.  You will need a lunch, dinner, and breakfast.  Your pack should be ~40lbs max or less. All drivers will need a NW Forest Pass.  Climbing permits for Middle Sister are not required at this date. Please add your info to my carpooling sheet, even if you are driving separately so I can account for everyone: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_XbDR-5Rni42fupxs21c2Plmq0bwPFh7XhU2C7xE5U4/edit#gid=257557939 Keep an eye on the weather: https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=44.15&lon=-121.78