[MCR] Little Sister July 18

Hi All,

Climbed the Grassi route on Monday with two.  Access to the old road is a bit tough to figure out but a lot shorter than it used to be.  For the time being it seems best to exit the Highway at the Stewart ck exit and park near where the power lines cross the road.  Follow the power line NW until you cross Three Sisters creek then follow the old road that parallels it on its N side until it ends at the old dam.   Three Sisters creek is still quite high with a few crossings necessary but you can keep your feet dry if you look around.  The FAINT trail to Little Sister branches off from a short detour around a waterfall that blocks the main trail and is lightly flagged as it works it way up and left across a bushy gully to the ridge.  Descent anchors are all in relatively good shape (8 half rope raps) and most of them have some new sling on them.  Bow Valley Rock says 50m rope is ok for raps but this would make for a fair bit of downclimbing, as it is a 60m is just sufficient for guiding.  Otherwise the description is good.

 

Cheers,

Marc Piché