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if you do it the weekend of 8/14-8/15, I'm your man!

Foraker, I'm interested. I'm bit rusty on muiti-pitch anchor building, but have lead at that level. If you would grace me with a quick tune up, I'm your man.

TimL, gimme a route description for WA PAsss

I'm your man. What's your poisin?

Spacely, Just checked the weather. Indeed, looks less than favorable Sunday night. Especially for a dude driving from T-town. I'm ducking out of this one. But what about that high preassure beginning Mon night and lasting through Thursday? What Ranier route are you thinking of?

you should roll into the NOLS Rocky Mountain Branch in Lander, WY (east side of Winds)before your trip. Not only do they have every piece of gear/food/topo you could need for sale, they also have tons of folks handing around who can recommend climbing sights for you

I've not been on Hood, nor done a 'schrund or 40-50 dergee slope without rope/protection. Naturally, I'm a bit hesitant...any reassuring thoughts?

Are you planning the hogs back route? If your going without rope, I presume there's no gapers on that ridge? But what about the 'schrund toward the top? It looked wide open to me...

I'd love to go, and am willing with more info. Specifically, what's the route's difficulty, what gear will you need/bring, how can I help?