Climb: Mt. Hood-Wy-East
Date of Climb: 2/20/2004
Trip Report:
Started climbing at 4:00 a.m.. SKinned to 8500 feet and made the traverse. Downclimbed a large cornice, climbed 1000 ft. of alpine ice, 1000 of unconsoldated powder, and 1000 of rime. Cruxes were the cornice, reading wind loading, and the exit gullies on the east face. Great route, snow conditions were optimal for keeping things spice. Clear all day. Decended the south side.
Gear Notes:
two tools, crampons, skis
Approach Notes:
traverse at 8500, watch south-west aspects for wind loading.