Sisters: South to North with Black Rock Sister / L 5 Chip

**"All hikers need to renew their $25 Membership if they have not done so. Please do so before you sign up for a hike. Thank you.

The route will dependent
on if we have the ability to car shuttle. If so we will park the shuttle near the Deer Creek Road turnoff and drive up to Lee Canyon Road/Old Mill Picnic Area. From there we will walk through the picnic area to Scout Canyon and then turn up towards the ridgline to South Sister (with a twist). We will.leave that trail and go up a ridge that is pretty steep but class 1/2 and only loose for a short time near where it intersects the ridge. We will then follow the usual South to North Route and then continue from there down to Black Rock Sister. Then another ridge descent before a short climb to another ridge that we will follow to an old trail where we will check out an old mining cabin that's been left behind and then down to our shuttle car.

HIKE QUICK STATS:
Trailhead: Lee Canyon Rd at Old Mill Campground
Distance: 7+ miles
Elevation Gain: 3,300 feet
Elevation of Peak: 10,175 & 10,040 feet
Difficulty: 4, very strenuous
Class: 2 and 3
Exposure: some
Time: 7.5(+-) hours (6.5 hiking plus 1.5 driving)
Pace: moderate
Gear: hiking boots, trekking poles, gloves, sun screen, hat, rain jacket, snacks and water.

Please answer the questions when you RSVP - Failure to answer each question individually will result in your being left on the "waiting list".
1. Is your membership current? (have you paid the $25 membership renewal fee)
2. Did you read this entire event writeup and understand/agree with the disclaimer?
3. Do you need this chip? L5 Series

**​Safety **is the first priority of our hikes. Therefore, all hikers in our group, including another leader who joins us, will stay behind the leader.

**Acknowledgement: **By signing up for and/or attending this event, each participant acknowledges and reaffirms the Waiver and Statement of Personal Responsibility previously executed by each participant and agrees that he/she has assumed all risk of injury, releases HASLV from all liability, covenants not to sue, and waives all claims against HASLV, its leaders and representatives.

**Weather: **The weather in the mountains can change quickly. Vegas can be hot but an unexpected storm in the mountains can become very cold. ALWAYS bring a rain jacket or poncho. Staying dry will save your life. Do not wear cotton clothing and bringing an extra layer is always a good idea.

You will need 3-4 liters of water, snacks/lunch for the peak, sunscreen, hat/sunglasses, LAYERS depending on the weather. Poles if you like using them.

Group Hiking
Always stay with the group behind the leader. If you don’t want to stay with us, you can always go hiking on your own, though it’s not recommended. Don’t run ahead. If you start to get too far behind, shout ahead before you’re out of range for someone to hear you. I always endeavor to keep track of everyone’s progress, but ultimately it’s your responsibility to communicate what you need.