Turns out there are many natural formations named “The Seven Sisters.” Let’s look at a few of them.
Seven Sisters Mountain, Alberta Canada
Seven Sisters Mountain is a 2,591-metre-high (8,501 ft) mountain summit located in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada.
The mountain’s present toponym was officially adopted in 1978 by the Geographical Names Board of Canada. The descriptive name is attributable to its seven distinct towers and pinnacles.
The first ascent of the summit was made in 1951 by Bruno Engler.
Seven Sisters Mountain is composed of limestone and shale of Late Devonian to Early Mississippian age. Formed in shallow seas, this sedimentary rock was initially uplifted beginning 170 million years ago when the Lewis Overthrust fault pushed an enormous slab of rocks three miles (4.8 km) thick, 50 miles (80 km) wide and 160 miles (260 km) long over younger rock during the Laramide orogeny.
Wikipedia / Photo by Paul Jerry – https://www.flickr.com/photos/paj/51577930353/, CC BY 2.0
We couldn’t help but notice the proximity of Seven Sisters Mountain and Ma Butte. (Oh, grow up.)
Seven Sisters Peaks, British Columbia
Just down the road, in British Columbia, are the Seven Sisters Peaks.
Seven Sisters Peaks is a 2,747-metre (9,012-foot) multi-summit massif located in the Bulkley Ranges of the Interior Mountains in British Columbia, Canada. The massif is situated within Seven Sisters Provincial Park and Protected Area, 10 km (6 mi) southeast of Cedarvale, south of Orion Peak, and surrounded by Seven Sisters Glacier.
The Nordland Saga tells a legend which includes some of today’s rock formations in Nordland such as Hestmannen and Torghatten. As often there are several versions of an old legend, e.g one version and another version. Both versions have in common that the seven sisters were trolls and took a rest at their today’s location. There they were surprised by the first sunshine or morning’s dawn and transformed into mountains.
Mark Koenig is a German photographer and has some beautiful images of the Seven Sisters in Norway, as well as many nature, landscape, and travel photos.
From Elder G:
The Seven Sisters (De syv søstre) is a famous mountain range on the coast of Helgeland, Norway, known for its stunning and distinctive peaks. According to the legend, the seven sisters were trolls who stayed out too late, and when the sun rose, they were turned into stone, creating the seven mountain peaks we see today.
The tale goes like this: the seven sisters were being pursued by a suitor, and while fleeing, they lost track of time. As dawn broke, they were caught by the sunlight and turned into stone, forever frozen in their flight. This story is a wonderful example of how natural landscapes are often intertwined with local mythology, adding a layer of enchantment to the scenery.
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The Seven Sisters Waterfall in Geiranger, Norway
Two of the most spectacular highlights of the UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord are the Seven Sisters (De Sju Søstre) and Bridal Veil (Brudesløret) waterfalls. Both are at their most beautiful in the springtime when the melting snow creates a powerful surge of water down the mountainside.
The Seven Sisters waterfall gets its name from its seven separate streams, the tallest of which measures 250 metres (820 ft). According to local folklore, the “sisters” dance playfully on the mountain while the Friaren waterfall (“The Suitor”) flirts with them from the opposite side of the fjord.
The nearby Bridal Veil waterfall is so named because it drops delicately over the cliff edge, and when backlit by the sun it has the appearance of a thin veil over the rocks.
The Seven Sisters Waterfall (De syv søstrene) is one of the most famous waterfalls in Norway, located along the Geirangerfjord in the Sunnmøre region. There is indeed a mythology associated with this spectacular natural wonder.
According to the legend, the Seven Sisters are seven beautiful maidens who dance playfully down the mountainside, and the waterfall is named after them. The waterfall consists of seven separate streams, and it is said that they represent the flowing hair of the sisters as they dance and play.
The legend also involves another waterfall located directly opposite the Seven Sisters on the other side of the fjord, called “The Suitor” (Friaren). The Suitor is a single, powerful waterfall that is said to be a suitor who is trying to woo the seven sisters. Despite his efforts, the seven sisters remain unattainable, and the Suitor is left yearning across the fjord.
This romantic and somewhat melancholic tale adds a layer of enchantment to the breathtaking beauty of the Seven Sisters Waterfall and the surrounding fjord. The story highlights the majestic and mysterious nature of the Norwegian landscape, where natural formations often inspire rich folklore and legends.
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Seven Sisters peak in Manali, India
The Solang valley, close to Manali, Himachal Pradesh, is where you find the Seven Sisters peak. It is a group of seven peaks that emerge from a single mountain, each of which has a different height.
Short Itinerary
Day 01: Drive from Manali to Dhundi and trek to Bakar Thach (10700 ft.) Day 02: Acclimatization day Day 03: Summit Attempts (15500 ft.) Day 04: Reserve day for Summit attempts and back to Bakarthach Camp Day 05: Trek from akar Thach to Dhundi and back to Manali
