Middle Sister, Hayden Glacier, North Ridge (Ski/Board)

Activity Notes

• Pace: II+ (Steady: ~1,000 ft/hr)
• Elevation Gain: ~5,000 ft
• Meeting Point: Pole Creek Trailhead
• Either Saturday or Sunday.  Please have flexibility in your schedule. 
• If it doesn't go this weekend then will cancel.
• Will do (optional) crevasse rescue practice day before climb at the trailhead.

ROUTE ITINERARY (partly ai generated*)

03:30 | Departure<br>     Pole Creek Trailhead (5,300'). Approach through burn scar; skis on packs until reaching a consistent snow line. 

06:30 | Hayden Glacier Moraine (7,800')<br> <br>     Technical transition. Harnesses on. Skinning up the glacier with crevasse awareness. Ropes used as dictated by current bridge conditions.

9:30 | North Ridge Saddle (9,100')<br>     Bootpack transition. Skis/boards to packs. Switch to crampons and ice axes for the final 1,000' push up the ridges

11:30 | Summit (10,047')<br>     Quick transition. Evaluate "Solar Clock" for descent timing to ensure optimal corn conditions and glacier safety

12:00 | The Drop<br>     Descent via the North Ridge (Technical) or direct drop onto Hayden Glacier (30-35 degree open bowl).

15:00 | Return<br>     Mandatory debrief at trailhead. Stow gear and check out with leader.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

1. Ski/Splitboard Hardware       

• Touring Setup (Skis/Splitboard)
• Ski Crampons (Optional)
• Climbing Skins

2. Technical & Glacier Kit

• Lightweight Alpine Harness       
• Crampons (Pre-fitted to touring boots)
• Ice Axe (50-60cm)
• Crevasse Rescue Kit (120cm sling, 2x locking carabiners, Prusik)

3. Safety & Protection

• Modern 3-Antenna Transceiver
• Metal Shovel and 240cm+ Probe
• Dual-Certified Helmet (Climbing/Skiing)

4. Essentials

• The 10 Essentials
• 3L Water Capacity
• Emergency Bivy or Lightweight Shelter
• High SPF Sunscreen and Lip Balm