alpinedon - Oct 8, 2012 3:14 pm Date Climbed: Oct 6, 2012
A sick climb
Third time up South. I had been pretty ill on the previous two days and really struggled to reach the summit. Glad I was able to pull it off, but now I am still sick since I should have been resting, not climbing mountains!
olygtx06 - Sep 22, 2012 1:11 pm Date Climbed: Jun 16, 2012
summit
1x
pdx2lax - Sep 17, 2012 3:48 pm Date Climbed: Aug 27, 2012
Wonderful
Great hike! I got up around 1 PM and some sporatic clouds started appearing out of nowhere. I don't have much experience with Cascade weather so it spooked me a bit and I didn't linger at the summit. Took some pics for 15 min then headed back down. Turns out it was nothing and the weather ended up being fine, if not a little windy.
TyC - Sep 10, 2012 8:03 pm Date Climbed: Aug 20, 2012
Hot but perfect
Perfect day, but was hitting 90 degrees. Summit view was amazing, but the fire by Jefferson clouded the north view towards hood; however we could still make out the tip.
shad - Sep 9, 2012 5:23 pm Date Climbed: Aug 20, 2009
Fun
My first cascade volcano. Dusty hike to the summit. Views of the all the Cascade volcanos from the top made me want to climb em all. This experience got me hooked on mountaineering.
The last time I climb one of those chossy, scree-y, dirty, loose women without full snow cover. Just no fun. Ok I'm a spoiled Sierra boy, but still. I was headed up to meet my friends running the Sisters Traverse N-S but a recent stomach flu left me a little less springy than expected, 2:15 TH-summit and sub 3:30 RT. My buddies went 9:01 Pole Crk to Devil's Lk, not to shabby!
Vic Hanson - Aug 23, 2012 2:15 am Date Climbed: Aug 22, 2012
Busy trail
I slept at the Devils Lake TH last night, got a leisurely start at 8:35, reached the summit in 2:50, 42 min. on top and down in 2:23. Lots of people on the trail for a Wed. Must have been a last outing before school, lots of high school kids. Hiked Mt. Bachelor later in the afternoon, and Middle Sister on Monday.
Despite the elevation gain, I figured in advance that this would be one of the lesser interesting peaks during this big peakbagging weekend. I was correct; the route was very straightforward and terrain I had experienced multiple times on other mountains. I much moreso enjoyed Mount Thielsen and Gearhart Mountain, during the previous two days.
I left in dark pre-dawn hours just so I would be back to the car by early morning. The weather was great but it was COLD. I wanted to head back to Washington in time for my daughter's swimming lesson that night. (I made it!)
This was the seventh and final Top 100 Oregon peak I summited during a 3-1/2 day timeframe.
olymountainman - Jul 1, 2012 1:51 am Date Climbed: Jun 16, 2012
June Fun
Spur of the moment decision to make the 6 hr drive from olympia,wa to climb this mellow beast. Made it to the trailhead at 3am saturday and bivyed up there for a few hours. started climbing at 7am, set up camp at the flats near lake moraine. summited in 3 hrs from there, glissaded back down and hung out at camp for hours before getting some shut eye. I seriously regret not bringing my snowboard :( was gonna try for broken top on sunday but didnt have the time since we live 6 hrs away and i had to work monday morning. another time. great climb though :)
Nick Turtura - Jun 4, 2012 11:25 pm Date Climbed: Oct 30, 2011
This was the first 'real' mountain I had the chance to climb. The views on that particularly clear day (Rainier to Shasta?) have stuck with me for a long time.
This is a great peak for newbies and groups - we came up from the south (Devil's Lake) and didn't have any trouble getting to the top with a bunch of teenagers.
Cal - Apr 16, 2012 3:19 pm Date Climbed: Sep 26, 2011
60 mph wind
I think we made it to the top...it was a white-out and wind almost blew my friend over the edge at one point. And still there were other people out!
mastercoog - Feb 19, 2012 6:44 pm Date Climbed: Sep 13, 2011
Hiked standard route in mid-september
Hiked South Sister after climbing North and Middle a few days earlier in mid September. The temperature was 90 degrees the first day of our trip and was near or at freezing temperatures plus windy at Moraine Lake where we camped the last night. However as we climbed up the mountain, the wind stopped as we climbed past the cloud level at 7500 feet and was very pleasant and sunny on the summit. We spent extra time on the summit because we did not want to go back down to the windy weather down below.
Second successful summit on August 26th, 2012 with party of four. One team member got altitude sickness and almost did not make summit. Started climbing at 4:20am and had mountain mostly to ourselves. The summit was 40 degrees with about 30mph winds which felt very cold for summer climbing. Total climb time was 8h 40min starting from Moraine Lake.
santanoni - Jan 13, 2012 11:52 am Date Climbed: Aug 22, 2011
South Side
Camping out at moraine lake we went up fairly early. My climbing companions had not been above 5000 in a long time, but we knocked it out in quick order and with no problems. One broken trekking pole from a boot ski by one of my group, no big deal.
Looks like summer's finally over. Super cloudy weekend with low vis from the summit. Kinda cool to see the ice formations up top though...
Flanders - Sep 19, 2011 10:09 am Date Climbed: Sep 17, 2011
End of the Trip
Long climb, clouded in.
Travler559 - Aug 14, 2011 12:01 pm Date Climbed: Aug 13, 2011
we did it
Had a most spectacular climb up the South Sister. Late start @ 11am, but was able to make it to the summit in just over 5 hours, we stopped and took a lot of pictures as this was a first time for my friend. Meet some great people along the way and was amazed at how many kids were on the mountain 8,9 10 year old kids climbing right next to us and usually passing us. Amazing views from the summit. Very grueling the last 1000 feet, but well worth every moment on top. Met up with another first timer, "Florida Matt" we called him, tallest mountain he had been on is 700 feet, if you call that a mountain. He made it to 7800 feet in his moccasins,1 banana, 1 cucumber, some jerky and one water bottle, we helped him out with snacks and extra fluids. This was a tester climb for us as we are going to attempt to scale Mt. Adams in 2 weeks. So we loaded down our packs a headed up. So worth the soar legs today, but nothing a soak in the hot tub won't cure.
RangerMark - Aug 12, 2011 10:13 pm Date Climbed: Jun 24, 2010
Good early climb
Peak was still entirely snowcovered, which meant I didn't see a single person the whole day. Had the mountain to myself, great views.
kdonaldson - Aug 7, 2011 5:19 pm Date Climbed: Aug 6, 2011
South Ridge
With snow still covering about 50-60% of the trail this late into the season I thought I would give it a go hoping the snow would keep away the crowds. Left the trailhead at 6:20 with my dog, passed about 10 people on the lower section in the trees. Met a guy named Ryan about half way up and we hiked the rest of the way to the summit. Arrived on summit about 10:35 (4hrs 15 min) at a moderate pace. The snowfields were frozen on the way up so you will need good poles and boots, or get over onto rocks. Beauty day - stayed on the summit until noon, eating, talking to others as they came up. Could see all the way to Adams in the north and almost to California to the south. Ryan was heading over to middle so I headed down and hiked with Brent and Becka and their dog Rio. Our dogs got along well. 2:15 minutes down with some exciting glisading on the upper snowfields allowing us to make great time.
srobinson - Jun 29, 2011 6:39 pm Date Climbed: Jun 15, 1997
No Prep
Climbed South Sister with some friends on a very nice day many years ago.
alpinedon - Oct 8, 2012 3:14 pm Date Climbed: Oct 6, 2012
A sick climbThird time up South. I had been pretty ill on the previous two days and really struggled to reach the summit. Glad I was able to pull it off, but now I am still sick since I should have been resting, not climbing mountains!
olygtx06 - Sep 22, 2012 1:11 pm Date Climbed: Jun 16, 2012
summit1x
pdx2lax - Sep 17, 2012 3:48 pm Date Climbed: Aug 27, 2012
WonderfulGreat hike! I got up around 1 PM and some sporatic clouds started appearing out of nowhere. I don't have much experience with Cascade weather so it spooked me a bit and I didn't linger at the summit. Took some pics for 15 min then headed back down. Turns out it was nothing and the weather ended up being fine, if not a little windy.
TyC - Sep 10, 2012 8:03 pm Date Climbed: Aug 20, 2012
Hot but perfectPerfect day, but was hitting 90 degrees. Summit view was amazing, but the fire by Jefferson clouded the north view towards hood; however we could still make out the tip.
shad - Sep 9, 2012 5:23 pm Date Climbed: Aug 20, 2009
FunMy first cascade volcano. Dusty hike to the summit. Views of the all the Cascade volcanos from the top made me want to climb em all. This experience got me hooked on mountaineering.
bedellympian - Sep 5, 2012 7:44 pm Date Climbed: Sep 5, 2012
screeThe last time I climb one of those chossy, scree-y, dirty, loose women without full snow cover. Just no fun. Ok I'm a spoiled Sierra boy, but still. I was headed up to meet my friends running the Sisters Traverse N-S but a recent stomach flu left me a little less springy than expected, 2:15 TH-summit and sub 3:30 RT. My buddies went 9:01 Pole Crk to Devil's Lk, not to shabby!
Vic Hanson - Aug 23, 2012 2:15 am Date Climbed: Aug 22, 2012
Busy trailI slept at the Devils Lake TH last night, got a leisurely start at 8:35, reached the summit in 2:50, 42 min. on top and down in 2:23. Lots of people on the trail for a Wed. Must have been a last outing before school, lots of high school kids. Hiked Mt. Bachelor later in the afternoon, and Middle Sister on Monday.
Redwic - Jul 24, 2012 7:06 pm Date Climbed: Jul 23, 2012
End Of Successful Peakbagging Trip!Despite the elevation gain, I figured in advance that this would be one of the lesser interesting peaks during this big peakbagging weekend. I was correct; the route was very straightforward and terrain I had experienced multiple times on other mountains. I much moreso enjoyed Mount Thielsen and Gearhart Mountain, during the previous two days.
I left in dark pre-dawn hours just so I would be back to the car by early morning. The weather was great but it was COLD. I wanted to head back to Washington in time for my daughter's swimming lesson that night. (I made it!)
This was the seventh and final Top 100 Oregon peak I summited during a 3-1/2 day timeframe.
olymountainman - Jul 1, 2012 1:51 am Date Climbed: Jun 16, 2012
June FunSpur of the moment decision to make the 6 hr drive from olympia,wa to climb this mellow beast. Made it to the trailhead at 3am saturday and bivyed up there for a few hours. started climbing at 7am, set up camp at the flats near lake moraine. summited in 3 hrs from there, glissaded back down and hung out at camp for hours before getting some shut eye. I seriously regret not bringing my snowboard :( was gonna try for broken top on sunday but didnt have the time since we live 6 hrs away and i had to work monday morning. another time. great climb though :)
Nick Turtura - Jun 4, 2012 11:25 pm Date Climbed: Oct 30, 2011
Beautiful DayJust that. Beautiful day!
MichaelWW - May 28, 2012 5:03 pm
First time on Top of the WorldThis was the first 'real' mountain I had the chance to climb. The views on that particularly clear day (Rainier to Shasta?) have stuck with me for a long time.
This is a great peak for newbies and groups - we came up from the south (Devil's Lake) and didn't have any trouble getting to the top with a bunch of teenagers.
Cal - Apr 16, 2012 3:19 pm Date Climbed: Sep 26, 2011
60 mph windI think we made it to the top...it was a white-out and wind almost blew my friend over the edge at one point. And still there were other people out!
mastercoog - Feb 19, 2012 6:44 pm Date Climbed: Sep 13, 2011
Hiked standard route in mid-septemberHiked South Sister after climbing North and Middle a few days earlier in mid September. The temperature was 90 degrees the first day of our trip and was near or at freezing temperatures plus windy at Moraine Lake where we camped the last night. However as we climbed up the mountain, the wind stopped as we climbed past the cloud level at 7500 feet and was very pleasant and sunny on the summit. We spent extra time on the summit because we did not want to go back down to the windy weather down below.
Second successful summit on August 26th, 2012 with party of four. One team member got altitude sickness and almost did not make summit. Started climbing at 4:20am and had mountain mostly to ourselves. The summit was 40 degrees with about 30mph winds which felt very cold for summer climbing. Total climb time was 8h 40min starting from Moraine Lake.
santanoni - Jan 13, 2012 11:52 am Date Climbed: Aug 22, 2011
South SideCamping out at moraine lake we went up fairly early. My climbing companions had not been above 5000 in a long time, but we knocked it out in quick order and with no problems. One broken trekking pole from a boot ski by one of my group, no big deal.
bellinghamclimber - Oct 3, 2011 3:46 pm Date Climbed: Oct 2, 2011
Season's changing...Looks like summer's finally over. Super cloudy weekend with low vis from the summit. Kinda cool to see the ice formations up top though...
Flanders - Sep 19, 2011 10:09 am Date Climbed: Sep 17, 2011
End of the TripLong climb, clouded in.
Travler559 - Aug 14, 2011 12:01 pm Date Climbed: Aug 13, 2011
we did itHad a most spectacular climb up the South Sister. Late start @ 11am, but was able to make it to the summit in just over 5 hours, we stopped and took a lot of pictures as this was a first time for my friend. Meet some great people along the way and was amazed at how many kids were on the mountain 8,9 10 year old kids climbing right next to us and usually passing us. Amazing views from the summit. Very grueling the last 1000 feet, but well worth every moment on top. Met up with another first timer, "Florida Matt" we called him, tallest mountain he had been on is 700 feet, if you call that a mountain. He made it to 7800 feet in his moccasins,1 banana, 1 cucumber, some jerky and one water bottle, we helped him out with snacks and extra fluids. This was a tester climb for us as we are going to attempt to scale Mt. Adams in 2 weeks. So we loaded down our packs a headed up. So worth the soar legs today, but nothing a soak in the hot tub won't cure.
RangerMark - Aug 12, 2011 10:13 pm Date Climbed: Jun 24, 2010
Good early climbPeak was still entirely snowcovered, which meant I didn't see a single person the whole day. Had the mountain to myself, great views.
kdonaldson - Aug 7, 2011 5:19 pm Date Climbed: Aug 6, 2011
South RidgeWith snow still covering about 50-60% of the trail this late into the season I thought I would give it a go hoping the snow would keep away the crowds. Left the trailhead at 6:20 with my dog, passed about 10 people on the lower section in the trees. Met a guy named Ryan about half way up and we hiked the rest of the way to the summit. Arrived on summit about 10:35 (4hrs 15 min) at a moderate pace. The snowfields were frozen on the way up so you will need good poles and boots, or get over onto rocks. Beauty day - stayed on the summit until noon, eating, talking to others as they came up. Could see all the way to Adams in the north and almost to California to the south. Ryan was heading over to middle so I headed down and hiked with Brent and Becka and their dog Rio. Our dogs got along well. 2:15 minutes down with some exciting glisading on the upper snowfields allowing us to make great time.
srobinson - Jun 29, 2011 6:39 pm Date Climbed: Jun 15, 1997
No PrepClimbed South Sister with some friends on a very nice day many years ago.