GPS trace. We went clockwise, over South Sister, then traversed to North Sister. This route was developed by Ed Forkos and Branch Whitney. |
Early in trip, view SE. The drainage up was remarkably free of brush. |
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This route avoids the nasty talus slope on the south side of S sister. |
On top of S Sister, North Sister (next destination) visible on right. |
Another view on top, view N. Mack's Peak is to the left. |
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Heading off to N Sister (visible at upper right). |
View back (S) at Terri and Lori, skirting a very deep crack. |
Down… |
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An arch along the way. |
View back south, as one traverses a steep slope. |
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Down… |
Down… |
Nearly at the low point; N Sister is visible to right. We cut left here. |
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On W side of ridge, we must climb over a few obstacles. |
Back on E of ridge… |
…we start climbing up again. |
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T and L point out loose boulders, which we subsequently knocked down chute. |
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Back on the W side of peak, another chute… |
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How did I get this picture? |
On top of N Sister. |
Everyone (except me); Ed leads us in "kumbaya." |
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Various Mummy body parts in background. Oh, Lordy, Kumbaya. |
On descent, L and T stand under the mysterious Bristlecone hairball. |
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