South Sister - Oregon (10,358')
7/14/2019
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The first 2 miles of the climb up South Sister was tough. The route starts off going immediately uphill after crossing the highway. As I climbed slowly through the woods, I could feel Jefferson’s scree fields wearing on my knees. I pushed on hoping the view would open up soon and ease my pains. A couple of miles through woods the Climbing trail levels out and South Sister comes into view. From here the rest of the day is on a climbers trail. Be sure to watch for signs and stay on the trail.
After the SW ridge route on Jefferson, having a distinct trail all the way to the top was a welcomed relief. South Sister is steep and challenging in its own right but at least the way is well-cut. As far as a volcano goes on the west coast, the climb of South Sister is easy.
Do be aware of the elevation gain and watch for signs of altitude sickness. You are still over 10,000 ft and altitude sickness can be disorienting. Know how to help yourself or others if someone falls ill. It is a serious risk when climbing mountains like this one