South Sister
Perfect weather for this hike! Recent snows covered most of the skree, making it easier to climb than summertime conditions (as long as you had…
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Late Season South Sister
What we thought would be the hardest time to summit South Sister turned out to be my favorite summit. The snow made for different views…
South Sister Summit!
On trail at 6:08am….parking lot about 1/4 full with lots of overnight camper vans. Weather mild…50F with no wind and not a single human being…
Did it! South Sister with Snow
My sixth peak! I did not expect more than a dusting of snow… There were 6 inches on much of the last mile that made…
South Sister
Beautiful day in Central OR, lots of hikers taking advantage of the sunny day. Awesome views!! Snow on top!! Snow turned slushy as it warmed…
Type One Diabetic on the Summit!
Hardest thing I’ve ever done, completely worth it once I got to the top. I absolutely cried happy tears at the summit!
Best hike of my life!
This hike was number 6 of 6. I hike it with my longest and closest friend Janelle. She being an ex-pro athlete and a current…
Third time’s the charm
We’ve previously summited South Sister twice, so we were a bit…… exhausted to see it on this list. It was still grueling and strenuous, but…
South Sister Hike
Awesome hike up South Sister with a great crew! Amazing views, perfect weather, and only a slight dose of wind at the top!
Windy day on South Sister
Friday the 13th sounded like a perfect day heading up South Sister and finishing the challenge. The forecast was calling for clear skies, but high…
It Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This!
An absolutely perfect day in every way! We started at 6 am with headlamps. From Teardrop Lake, which is beautiful and would have been worth…
South Sister…5 hikes down, 1 to go!
The last time I hiked this was 20 years ago. This a a very steep and difficult hike, especially the last 2 miles, which is…
Epic Views on S. Sister
A fantastic hike up just take it slow. Way down with scree was a bit tricky. Views were epic!
S.S. slumber party
Probably the easiest time I’ve had on this mtn. Great group of 4 guys stayed overnight under the stars. It was a great time up…
Surfing the Sisters
Beautiful. Challenging. Lots of folks out there but generally kind and wilderness respectful. Hiked this 9 years ago and it felt familiar and yet different…
Soul Sisters on South Sister!
Everyone was right…this is not a technical hike, but it sure was challenging. I’d call it a CLIMB! We started out at 6:30am and made…
Overcoming the Beast!
I’ll be honest, I was not excited to see South Sister on the list of peaks to summit for this challenge. Last September I hiked…
South Sister
Hiked green lakes to south sister summit. Mosquitoes were awful along green lakes trail. Gorgeous day with so many butterflies at the summit.
South Sister for the finesh!
The parking lot was full by 6:30 so we parked by the road. The mosquitoes are bad the first couple of miles but stop after…
Sure Glad that We Started Early
We started the hike at around 6 am, and seeing how hot it was getting as we were coming down around noon, I was very…
The Beast
Great day on South Sister. I wasn’t sure what the snow situation was going to be like, but the trail is almost 100% clear—no traction…
South Sister x 3
My third time up South Sister! I was hoping the view would be a little clearer this time (my previous climbs have been later in…
#6
Great two day trek up South Sister with my son. Hiked up above Moraine Lake to set up camp for an easy summit climb in…
South Sister – At Long Last
South Sister marks the high point during the entirety of our 100-mile trip. Haha, see what I did there? We started the day earlier than…
Snowy Sister
We encountered a lot of snow, but it was worth it! The summit was sopped in, but we had a blast getting there. At lower…
South Sister Screein’
I started my hike around 0730 in the morning and despite a number of cars I the parking lot I was the only hiker on…
South Sister Summit
Started from Devil’s Lake trailhead. It was drizzling as we came up through the forest which turned into sleet as we neared the summit. Conditions…
No sister of mine
The weather was beautiful, even a little warm. The terrain is very challenging. VERY CHALLENGING!
Sensational South Sister
Gorgeous blue sky day but a bit of smoke and wind rolled in on the descent. Starting temp 35 but warmed up quickly into low…
South Sister with SoCal Visitors
Beautiful conditions for hiking, although quite chilly when we stopped moving for too long. Broke out the puffy AND gloves! This hike makes for a…
A butt kicker hike
The climb up South Sister isn’t just about reaching the top. With the exception of the first 1.5 miles of forested trail, the hike showcases…
South Sister and the Frosty Beard
Hike #2 in our quest for the 6-pack. This one put us non-locals to the test, only 3 of 4 would summit. The weather was…
Which is worse, up or down? Depends on which one you’re doing.
I hiked South Sister in 2017 for the eclipse. I had camped at Moraine Lake the night before and left before sunrise in order to…
Hazy, Windy Day Atop South Sister
Super windy day from Moraine Lake on up. Made this hike more difficult than last time we did it. Lots of dirt and sand blowing…
Windy South Sister
A very windy day (25-35 mph) kept the smoke moving but views were severely muted. Took lots of breaks to get out of the wind…
South Sister Success!
In parts breath taking and hair raising. For me this challenge was a goal to do something I had never attempted before. Never in my…
Spectacular South Sister
I started early around 5:44am. The trail wasn’t too crowded on my way up but as I was coming back down, there were a lot…
South Sister
Couldn’t have asked for better conditions! Got out above the smoke, perfect weather and not crowded at all!
A Hot Hot Sister
I was on the trail at 6:15 to beat the heat. It was already pretty warm, especially after leaving the tree line. Beautiful seeing the…
South Sister
We drove up from Eugene the night before and hiked into Moraine Lake right at dusk. There was only one or two campsites left! Saturday…
South Sister
Sunrise summit on South Sister for peak #3 #sixpeakssufferfest #Sixpackofpeaks #teamrwb
South Sister
We started before sunrise at 5:00 am to beat the mid-day heat. The parking lot was already packed, perhaps with overnight campers. The sun came…
South Sister
I’ve done this 3 times, now and it’s always challenging and beautiful. We left around 5:00 am to beat the heat and were glad we…
French Roast
This is French Roast, and you can’t roast it darker. Straightforward, strong-bodied with low acidity, our darkest roast is adored for its intense smokiness.
South Sister
Weather and trail conditions were good. Thought we might be smoked out but it was clear. Wildflowers were in bloom. I had problems feeling a…
Sasshole Sister Hike
oh man such a great hike! fastest time yet round trip about 9 hrs! pierre really pushed me at the start and I liked it.…
PNW Tour: South Sister
Started off with beautiful weather but ended in a hailstorm!!! One of the best hikes/climbs I’ve ever done
Summit Sisters
Awesome trail. Smooth sailing all the way. Beautiful rays & sunrise thru enormous trees. Encore a must!