May 27th was a perfect day to be aiming for the summit of Middle Sister.
The snow was firm all the way to the summit. Good thing - we hiked in it all day.
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At about 9000ft, at a high saddle we put on our crampons and left the packs and skis behind.
The conditions and view were both amazing. Anne' loved the steep,dense snow high on the NW flank.
We spent very little time on the summit. The snow was softening quick, the mountain was trying to melt from beneath our feet, and the corn snow was just waiting to be skiied.
