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Ascent of South Sister on 2009-06-21

Climber: Eric Kassan

Date:

Sunday, June 21, 2009

Ascent Type:

Successful Summit Attained

Peak:

South Sister

Location:

USA-Nevada

Elevation:

10197 ft / 3108 m

Ascent Trip Report

The hike up was a little challenging due to the steepness and difficulty of keeping the (unmaintained) "trail", but the view made it all worthwhile - definitely one of the best in the Spring Mountains.

Summary Total Data

Elevation Gain:

1964 ft / 599 m

Extra Gain:

50 ft / 15 m

Distance:

5 mi / 8 km

Route:

North up the second valley west of The Sisters

Trailhead:

Hwy 156, .2 mi S of Old Mill Picnic Area 8333 ft / 2539 m

Quality:

3 (on a subjective 1-10 scale)

Route Conditions:

Maintained Trail, Unmaintained Trail, Scramble

Gear Used:

Ski Poles

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