The June 27-29 outing has now been changed to Middle Sister.
I will be leading a climb of both South Sister and Broken Top from the Green Lakes area. At this time the road is still covered with significant snow. If it does not open by this date we may need to adjust the trip to a Broken-Top only as we will have a longer approach from the Dutchman flat parking lot. I'll post route options and schedule when this gets clearer but for now you can find generic route information on summitpost at:
Broken Top NW Ridge and Broken Top (General description)
South Sister
Weather Info:
http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/forecast/MapClick.php?site=PQR&llon=-122.846247&rlon=-121.661247&tlat=44.434584&blat=43.252084&smap=1&mp=0&map.x=254&map.y=65
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING:
This will involve travel on snow so snowshoes will likely be required. We may also be camping on snow and will experience a wide range of temperatures.
ESSENTIALS: snowshoes, map and compass (GPS unit if you have one), whistle, headlamp with extra batteries and bulb, sunglasses and/or ski goggles, sunscreen and lip protection, personal first aid kit, waterproof matches/candle/fire starter, 2 liters of water, food and extra food for 2 full days, extra clothing, emergency blanket, insulated pad, knife.
CAMPING: tent, pad and sleeping bag suitable for cold weather winter camping, at least two stoves for the group and fuel.
CLOTHING FOR COLD, RAIN, WIND, AND INTENSE SUN: waterproof jacket and pants (breathable - e.g. Gortex), wool or synthetic clothing (layers – absolutely no cotton), gloves or mittens, wool or pile cap, sun hat or bandanna, liners and wool or synthetic socks, gaiters.
CLIMBING EQUIPMENT: helmet, harness, ice axe, mountaineering boots (insulated leather or plastic), crampons, belay device, prussiks (2 or 3), carabiners (2 locking and 2 non locking), trekking poles, snowshoes.
OTHER: bathroom gear, camera, Forest parking pass if driving.
GROUP GEAR: 60m rope, 6 pickets, wands, radios, rock pro, two shovels for the group,
CHEMEKETAN CLIMB REGULATIONS
1. The climber agrees to pay for the climber's own medical and/or rescue expenses, whether or not authorized by the climber in the event of accident or illness.
2. Guests must provide to the trip leader a signed RELEASE FROM LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK, available at the meeting location.
3. The climb leader reserves the right to refuse to allow anyone to participate in the climb if the leader believes that the person is not adequately prepared for the climb.
EMERGENCY AND IN-TOWN CONTACTS: For conditions or in case of emergency, you can contact:911 or Deschutes County Sheriff 541-388-6655. Mike Niemeyer will also be carrying a SPOT satellite rescue beacon, which will be activated in an emergency.
Roster:
1.Mike Niemeyer (Leader)
2. Leader Assist (TBD)
3. Jane Morris
4. Dan Sewell
5. Scott Sewell
6. Adam McKee
7. Kirk Kraschel
