Big Sister

This picture was taken 1/3 of the way back up the crux pitch and gives a good profile of the crux pitch which provides access from the ridge onto the steeper NW face and it seems to deter some parties. It looks intimidating, but the rock is solid and the holds plentiful making for an excellent descent and ascent on the way back down. The Big Sister is a highly recommended scramble with virtually no approach which leaves you climbing as soon as soon as you leave your vehicle. It is a popular scramble, and the day we went up a party was just behind us and pushing fast. However, they almost turned back at the keyhole chimney you must descend to gain the W slopes, and from the summit we saw them at the top of the crux pitch, but they turned back.