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Three Sisters

Bend Oregon Climbs

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Three Sisters - Bend Oregon Climbs

The Sisters are three prominent volcanoes situated just west of Bend, each rising to just over 10,000 feet. The peaks are moderately glaciated, although these glaciers are mild and relatively uncrevassed compared to the glaciers on Mount Shasta and Mount Hood. Each of the three mountains can be climbed via relatively simple north-south ridges, except the summit pinnacle of North Sister, which has some loose rock climbing. It is common for climbers to traverse the entire group in a single long day (a "Three Sisters Marathon"). For those not up to a one-day marathon, it is more feasible to complete the traverse with a bivouac. The Three Sisters have been named "Faith," "Hope" and "Charity" by some kind, naive soul; more aptly, they are Big Sister (South), Little Sister (Middle) and Ugly Sister (North). All are included in the expansive Three Sisters Wilderness.

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Trail Statistics & Information
Activity Type: Climbing
Nearby City: Bend
Elevation Gain: Minimal
Trail Type: Many options
Skill Level: Several routes ranging from easy to difficult
Duration: Times vary by chosen route
Top Elevation: 10,358 feet
Local Contacts: Sisters Ranger District; Bend Ranger District; McKenzie Ranger District; Rigdon / Oakridge Ranger District
Topo Map: Three Sisters Topographic Map
Guide Book: Climbing the Cascade Volcanoes Guide Book
Driving Directions: View Guide
Trail Directions: View Guide
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Date of Trip: 12/10/2007
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We only did south sister, which is the highest of the three. Great climb I…

Weather Conditions

  1. Tonight
    Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain or snow showers in the evening...then isolated snow showers overnight. Colder. Snow level 3500 feet in the evening. Lows 21 to 28. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph. Gusts around 30 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.

  2. Saturday
    Mostly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of rain or snow in the afternoon. Colder. Snow level 4000 feet in the afternoon. Highs 37 to 43. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.

  3. Saturday Night
    Rain or snow likely in the evening...then snow likely overnight. Snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches. Snow level 3500 feet. Lows 24 to 31. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph and gusty. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

  4. Sunday
    Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers in the morning...then a slight chance of showers and snow showers in the afternoon. Breezy. Snow level 3500 feet. Highs 40 to 49. West wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.

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Climbing the Cascade Volcanoes
Climbing the Cascade Volcanoes

by Jeff Smoot (Falcon Publishing)

The Cascade volcanoes dominate the landscape in the Pacific Northwest. For years adventuresome local…

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