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Three Sister Traverse

Bend

Climbing all the Sisters in One go.

Alpine Climbing Severe

Distance
27 km
Ascent
3 km
Descent
2.9 km
Low Point
1.6 km
High Point
3.1 km
Gradient
30˚
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This is a popular alpine climbing route which is generally considered to be severe. It's remote, it features high exposure and is typically done between August and October. From a low point of 1.6 km to the maximum altitude of 3.1 km, the route covers 27 km, 2960 vertical metres of ascent and 2909 vertical metres of descent. You'll need crampons and quickdraws to complete it safely.

Description

This is my proposed route for climbing all three sisters in one go. Going to talk with my climbing partners and see if they agree.

Difficulty

Severe

Steep, sustained and serious terrain on rock/ice. Routes will be long, exposed and possibly committing. D, D+

High Exposure

3 out of 4

Much of the route is difficult to protect and a fall could be disastrous at certain points.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between August and October

Equipment required

  • Crampons
  • Quickdraws

Similar routes nearby

17 m away

Middle Sister

Middle Sister

The shortest of the Three Sisters is still more technical to climb than the tallest.

Easy Alpine Climbing

Distance
26 km
Ascent
1.6 km
Descent
1.6 km

18 m away

North Sister

North Sister

The most technical of Oregon's Three Sisters.

Moderate Alpine Climbing

Distance
23 km
Ascent
1.6 km
Descent
1.6 km
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