Sisters Peaks - North & South
Details
You must have previously hike with me before, to attend this event. *** Meetup messaging is not reliable. Please message me directly 715-492-2976 *** This will be a small group. If you want to go. Sign up early! Pace: moderate -. Frequently stopping for small breaks. Sisters: South to North Route. This is a very fun hike. It is mostly off-trail in drainages or gullies until we are near the base of the peaks. There is steep trail up and down, loose rock, sharp rock, and exposure on the summit ridges and scree skiing. It consists of class 2 and 3. The distance is not long but this is a very tough hike!
Meetup Time & Location: 6:20am/Santa Fe Station 4949 Rancho Dr. East parking garage Level 2
HIKE STATS:
Trailhead: Lee Canyon Rd at Old Mill Campground
Distance: 5.5+ miles
Elevation Gain: 2,500 feet
Elevation of Peak: 10,175 & 10,040 feet
Difficulty: 4, very strenuous
Class: 2 and 3
Exposure: some
Time: 7 (+-) hours (6 hiking plus 1 driving)
Pace: moderate -. Frequently stopping for small breaks.
Gear: hiking boots, trekking poles, gloves, sun screen, hat, snacks and water
WHAT TO WEAR:
- Hiking shoes
- Seasonal Clothing
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Hat
What to Bring
- Phone
- Headlamp
- 3+L of water
- Snacks & Lunch
- Gloves - helpful
- Small personal first aid kit
Please answer the following questions when you RSVP:
- Did you read the entire writeup?
- Do you agree to the disclaimer?
- What brand of shoes does the leader wear?
Tips to make the most of your hiking experience: - Almost every new hiker worries they will "hold everyone back". PLEASE do not worry about that. We are a club, we hike together!
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Disclaimer: Meetup leaders are not guides. Hikes are posted randomly and scheduled by volunteers. There is no guarantee of participating in club events. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions you would take if you were hiking alone. You are solely responsible for your own safety and well-being. By signing up for and/or attending this Meetup event, you acknowledge, understand, accept, and agree that hiking and other outdoor activities can be dangerous and can cause serious bodily injury and possibly death. The leaders of this group and current and former members cannot be held responsible or liable in any way for the actions of any participant, including you, at any event. All attendees participate at an event at their own risk and are solely responsible for any damage to their property and/or any injury to themselves or their guests. By signing up for this event, you affirm that you have the physical abilities, health, and emotional stability to hike and that you understand this disclaimer and that you knowingly and voluntarily agree not to bring any type of claim arising out of or related to this Meetup event against the organizers of this Meetup gr