South Sister Summit, Oregon

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In this video we summit the third tallest mountain in Oregon, the South Sister. Though it is tallest, it is the easiest of the Three Sisters. There is no technical climbing, the only difficulty is how long of an uphill hike it is. The hike from Devils Lake Trailhead is 12 mile round trip with almost 5000 feet elevation gain. The mountain is also very crowded because it is so accessible for all. I had a fun swim at about 8800 feet up, people thought I was crazy.
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[@MarkSesing]

Hiked this 50 yrs ago and know what it looked like then. This clearly has many, many more visitors compared to 1972 but the overall beauty remains. This was the best video I watched out of 6. Thanks, it brought back many Good memories.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you very much! I try to make the videos about the things people want to see. I have done one on almost every major Oregon peak if interested. Only one left for me is Jefferson! Hopefully this year.

[@AdasOutpost]

“Unexpectedly be in the middle of a blizzard” And no tea kettle nearby. This is so far beyond my capacities. Absolutely incredible. Binge watching your channel shows me how unprepared I am to live in Oregon country. Absolutely gobsmacked at how much natural wonder is here.

[@MattCookOregon]

It is something being out there at the mercy of nature. Thanks for binge watching! Was this your favorite one?

[@AdasOutpost]

@@MattCookOregon Middle Sister I think. The point of view you give us is totally my cup of tea, right up until the end when you jump off a rock wall onto a glacier, that made my stomach turn a bit. Some of that climb to the top looks like what I imagine another planet or the 🌙 moon to be like. I really appreciate the perspective because lord knows, I’ll never get up that mountain. A lot bigger than the Malvern hills in Worcestershire, England. That’s about 1400 ft, or 425 meters. That’s climb I can do.

[@easydiddit]

I love your art and admire your desire. Thanks for sharing your peace.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you. The Three Sisters are very special to me. Peace!

[@live2fly]

Excellent video.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you Dan! I did one video of each Three Sister and this was the easiest by far.

[@softroadingthewest]

Beautifully filmed and presented. What an insane view, but also really cool to see all the little details of the crater, lakes, etc all hiding up there, imperceptible to those of us who only view it from below. I'm no mountain climber but I could *almost* see doing this one...wouldn't mind seeing all those little details myself.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks man. I am surprised you haven't done this! Maybe I am clueless since I grew up doing this, but it seems easy and everyone should go once. Permit system coming soon!

[@R_I_Peter_]

Hey Matt! Love your videos. I’m relocating to Oregon from Missouri soon and your videos have been super helpful researching hikes/summits in the state. I’m particularly excited to give south sister a try! Also love your use of music from botw and Skyrim :) fits perfectly

[@MattCookOregon]

Welcome and thank you. I am a bit slow with videos lately but there are a lot of existing ones to see. South Sister is a beast. Even though its just a hike, long, steep, and very tall. At the moment it is looking like snow will be mostly gone early summer. That is unusual but nice to give a bigger hiking window.

[@neuralglitch]

Great trilogy! Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you! Was one of the three the best

[@gosiarhomecooking5123]

Hi Matt , fantastic hiking trip I Love it. Great idea about wilderness permits "Safety first". Thank You my friend for sharing .

[@MattCookOregon]

First comment! Thanks so much.

[@ManasesRamos]

Well you made it look easy!!! Thanks for another great educational video, I would LOVE to summit it someday!!

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks bro. It is easy as far as 12 mile hikes go. Just try a 11 mile hike first. Mount defiance near portland is a good one.

[@ManasesRamos]

@@MattCookOregon OMG another place to add to the wish list of places I want to go!!

[@jinsjewelry]

I saw those mountains at Cooper Spur. Next time I visit Oregon, definitely will try this hike! Thank you for sharing, Matt 😍

[@MattCookOregon]

Awesome. Hope you make it.. Now is the time. Before and after Fall there is lots of snow.

[@kellyleonard8807]

Which place to you obtain the permit from to start?

[@Anton-du-Fleur]

I did this . wonderful vid

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you. It is Oregon's classic big mountain hike. Everyone needs to do it once.

[@brookeshaffer4377]

Excellent video Matt!Totally agree with stretching before and after.Helps minimize lactic acid buildup.Soreness will be less.Too many people on this trail for me.Wanted to get your perspective of the hike.Thanks so much🌟Hope all is well in your world👍

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks Brooke. I am a big stretcher. Lots of yoga and stretching for me. They actually are starting a permit system, so maybe less crowded from now on.

[@frankf9233]

Awesome video man! What a view you had while enjoying that bagel sandwich! The transitions are looking good man!

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks! Ya know I started doing a crossfade on every cut, but only for about 4 frames so you barely notice it.

[@BackpackingWithJason]

Awesome video!! Looks like a blast out there. I bet that water was really cold. Those views out there are really beautiful bro.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you! That is a good point I should have mentioned how cold it was haha.

[@HuckOutdoors]

Another good one bud!

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks!

[@SofoklisNicolas]

Amazing video!!! Breathtaking view! Well done 👍

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you!

[@JohnAmes]

Big thumbs up my friend

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks so much!

[@davidtate166]

Love to do it 👍

[@MattCookOregon]

This is one of the best for sure. It is very accessible to most hikers.

[@zachfloyd1]

What’s on the sandwich Matt!?! Looks amazing!

[@MattCookOregon]

Oh man it was so good I gave it a title. Ham, turkey, lettuce, onion, hard boiled eggs, cheese, avacado.

[@tyronesmith3812]

Hello sir I attempted this hike and the first 1-2 miles through the forest absolutely smoked me. I was going slow, taking breaks, and getting passed by groups of people. Any tips?

[@MattCookOregon]

Everyones different so might depend on the situation. Best general advice is to be sure to hike uphill a few times a week. Find a local hike with hills, do that for a year and you will see huge benefits. I will say most of my summits involve very few breaks. Any breaks before summit are verey quick to change clothes or get a snack out of the pack.

[@stevevanbuskirk5324]

Years ago I climbed it with my 3 and 5 year old children and we camped on the top for a week.

[@MattCookOregon]

Sweet. 3 and 5 year olds can make it up that?! Impressive.

[@gwen_gets_got]

Love the Breath Of The Wild music. What’s your favorite mountain in that game?

[@MattCookOregon]

I used a ton of botw music in videos last year. Zelda has always been a big inspiration to me. It is also easy to edit and cut with all the blank space. Favorite mountain? They are all awesome. Maybe mount Lanayru because it was my first big one. It was before having all the cold gear, a fun survival experience trying to summit with food and fires.

[@jinsjewelry]

Hi, Matt 🤗 Going to Oregon in end of August and planning to do this hike. Great Video!! 👍 Thank you for sharing. Any other hike that you would recommend near Portland? Including 1night backpacking trip?

[@MattCookOregon]

Awesome! Hope you get some good videos. This one is bit far from Portland. Near Portland I highly recommend Cathedral ridge on mt Hood.

[@timhanson7524]

i hope one day you can go up mount jefferson and mount hood

[@MattCookOregon]

Me too! Hey have you heard about my Newberry movie? Just kidding!

[@timhanson7524]

lol of course i know about it im also going up mount adams with my son in like 2 weeks

[@MattCookOregon]

Awesome. Good luck. Have you done it before?

[@timhanson7524]

no ive never done it and im gonna tackle down mount defiance in a week with my song then ill do mt adams with my son

[@handlemonium]

Nice documentary and filmography! Any plans to summit Adams, Jefferson or any Washington peaks at some point?

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you very much. I hope to do Jefferson this year as that is my last big Oregon mountain I haven't done a video on. Adams has always sounded cool, maybe after Jefferson I will branch out.

[@daniellyons9224]

Hey Matt, great video! I am hoping to try this hike in mid September, do you think that is a good month to do it? Also, do you know if they have implemented the permit system yet? Thanks!

[@MattCookOregon]

Awesome thanks man. September is the best month. Weekday if you can, it gets rediculously crowded. Permit system was delayed a year due to covid.

[@Mtpmccarthy]

Wonderful video, how long did it take you to hike from Trailhead, summit and back to trailhead? Thank you

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you. 3.5 hours to the top, then 3 hours back. I think that is a bit quicker than average.

[@dantratnack8217]

Great video and narrative. Thanks for the views and information. I'm planning to do this hike in July 2020. Do you know exactly when the permit system is going to be implemented?

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks Dan! I have done July before and the mountain was covered in snow. Might wait until it melts unless you are comfortable with a snow climb. Permits are supposed to be in effect may-september 2020. Sorry about that permit system. I think some rich dudes thought it up. Anyways feel free to hit me up with any more questions.

[@dantratnack8217]

@@MattCookOregon Thanks for the advice. We're already pretty locked into dates with two trips planned for next summer. Hopefully conditions will be good and we can get lucky with permits. The Oregon adventure includes some road cycling, too. Can't wait.

[@BostonsRandJ]

SAD that my knees are too old for this experience. DAMMIT

[@MattCookOregon]

Nothing yoga cant fix! Maybe?

[@BostonsRandJ]

@@MattCookOregon Nah. BUT at least I got Cooper Spur, Mt. Whitney. Half Dome & Phantom Ranch notched on the belt. Cheers,

[@jdwgserrano]

where do you leave your car? is there parking?

[@MattCookOregon]

Devils Lake Trailhead. Lots of parking on side of road. The road is closed until summer. There is also a permit system starting this year. Stay tuned for a video about the new permit system.

[@jdwgserrano]

Matt.Cook.Oregon awesome thanks Matt!

[@fiesty161]

People who walk and slide on the snowpack cause it to melt faster.

[@MattCookOregon]

Huh never read that before but it makes sense. So you are pretty anti glacier travel? think signs should be posted?

[@heatherthegreat]

WHAT THE FUCK EVER. GO MAKE A CAIRNS.

[@jimvick8397]

A permit system to climb the South Sister? Might as well go join the rioters...

[@MattCookOregon]

Lmao. Yeah pretty crazy. Got delayed a year cause covid. I'm not too bothered. We have so many other mountains that aren't crowded.

[@RevAlKhemy]

dont do it in winter, unless yer hard of heart

[@MattCookOregon]

Yep no good unless you love skiing.

[@CharleyTuner]

Best video, thank you. This is an amazing, must-do hike for Oregonians. I remember that last 1,000 ft or so I was really sucking air. Coming down I got scree in boots so I made gaiters out of xtra socks. We went middle of week, less people. Camped at Devil's lake.

[@MattCookOregon]

Thanks! I had a video on middle/north and did this one for the 7th time to get a video. Things will change drastically with the new wilderness permits next year.

[@williamtell5365]

I've climbed many far bigger and more difficult mountains, but going up South Sister is always a joyful experience. It's such a perfect panorama at the top, and a very enjoyable climb.

[@MattCookOregon]

Yep! Climbing is always fun, but the easy care free experience is nice too. Can sit at the top for as long as you want and enjoy.

[@YankeesOutdoorAdventures]

Awesome location 💪🤠👍

[@MattCookOregon]

How you doin yankee? I watched the pusa ghosted stream with you.

[@RomanandJulia]

epic views! are drones allowed at summit?

[@MattCookOregon]

Nope no drones in any wilderness. Can be a bummer at times but I get it. Can drone from the road though.

[@reneecrank2396]

I looked and looked for a video like this! Great job. It is challenging to drive hours to do a new hike and not know all the details. This was so well done!

[@MattCookOregon]

Hey I really appreciate that! I look for videos on new places as well, and that was a big motivator to get me started on videos. Don't forget the new permit system this year limits entry. Though they just delayed it for the virus.

[@davidtate166]

The views are fantastic

[@MattCookOregon]

Absolutely. I have been meaning to camp at the top.

[@davidtate166]

Nice high altitude line.

[@MattCookOregon]

3rd highest in the state!

[@benjaminsheirbon9677]

Around 1 min was one of the nicest transitions I’ve seen

[@MattCookOregon]

Thank you so much! Those are fun to do. Much easier if you have the drone looking down with North at the top of the screen.