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Scramble: Class 2 – Steep Slab Hiking, Use of hands, Couple of short 5 to 7 meter down-climbs, Some exposure, Some route finding
Altitude: 2,936m (9,632 ft)
Elevation Gain: 1,200m (3,937 ft)
Ascent Time: 3 – 4 ½ Hours
Best Season to Scramble: July – September
Best Conditions to Scramble: Dry and Snow Free Conditions, Would not recommend this scramble if conditions are not perfect
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http://www.dave-stephens.com/scrambles/canmore/bigsister/bigsister.htm
As you drive from Calgary to Banff, you will pass three mountains on the south side of the TransCanada Highway, known as the Three Sisters (shown here). The front mountain is known as Little Sister, which is good for rock climbing. The middle mountain is called Middle Sister, and is a scramble-able mountain. The back mountain is known as Big Sister. To get to Big Sister, you have to access it from Spray Lakes Rd and come from the south side (the back side) of it.
Our Hike - July 28, 2001
Rainy and Windy conditions prevented us from reaching the summit . . . another day perhaps??!!
It looks like a nice day, but within an hour, that all changed . . .
