Thursday, June 19, 2008

North Sister- Early Morning Couloir, June 17, 2008

Stephen Perry from Minnesota came out to Oregon finally, after a few months of changeable weather. Our original goal was to climb the West Rib of Mt Jefferson, but after discussing the trail conditions and trailhead access, we changed objectives to the Early Morning Couloir on North Sister. Stephen Perry was pleasantly surprised with many pitches of steep snow climbing, and an incredible summit.


Stephen hiking in, the route is the couloir slightly to right above him.
Stephen topping out on the summit snowfield.
On the summit of North Sister.