Disappearing Glaciers of the Cascades and the Cascades Diminished Water Supply, hosted by Oregon Paleo Lands Institute

A three-day hike, beginning at McKenzie Pass, and following the Pacific Crest Trail to Sparks Lake. Witness the glacial and eruptive history of the Three Sisters area, rapidly-disappearing Collier Glacier, Explore the “Bulge” area near South Sister, and catch extraordinary views as llamas carry your gear thru the Three Sisters Wilderness. 541.763.4480 or click the link above for more info.

This trip begins and ends at the High Desert Museum, Bend.

Leaders, Anne Nolin, Ellen Morris Bishop. Llama trek.  A three-day hike, beginning at McKenzie Pass, and following the Pacific Crest Trail to Sparks Lake. Witness the glacial and eruptive history of the Three Sisters area, rapidly-disappearing Collier Glacier, Explore the “Bulge” area near South Sister, and catch extraordinary views as llamas carry your gear thru the Three Sisters Wilderness. Leaders: Ellen Morris Bishop, Anne Nolin. Limit, 9.  Bring your tent, sleeping bag, and lunch. Dinner and light breakfasts provided by Halligan Ranch Llamas! Hike un-encumbered except for camera and a light daypack as you traverse one of the most scenic and geologically stunning part of Oregon’s Cascades.

1) July 31: Evening: Talk, The Cascades disappearing glaciers and snowpack. Anne Nolin. and Ellen Morris Bishop. At High Desert Museum.

2) August 1: Depart High Desert Museum, 7:30 AM. Arrive, trailhead, (PCT, McKenzie Pass) 8:30 AM. Begin hike. Packers pack llamas. 7 mile, medium-rigor hike to foot of Collier Cone. Upper Mathieu Lake, Yapoah Cone. Camp at Mission Spring. Late afternoon walk to view Collier Glacier.

3) August 2: Optional morning scramble for the supremely fit to Collier Glacier. Hike: Opie Dildock Pass, PCT to Spring Meadow (6 miles.) Camp atop the South Sister “bulge”.

4) August 3: Complete hike, 7 miles, to Cascade Highway trailhead. Today, you’ll lead your llama! Examine most recent eruptions of South Sister, (Devils Chain) and Ice Age eruptions that occurred beneath glaciers. Arrive trailhead, 4 PM. Return to HDM, 6 PM

$545 includes transportation for you and your gear from High Desert Museum to trailhead, and back to the Museum parking lot at the end of the trip, and carbon neutral contribution.

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