Hello- 
  
I am a little out of the way as I live in Bellingham (1.5 hrs north, but I am always looking for partners.  Mt Hood is definitely on my list as well this summer. I have done several alpine routes in the cascades.  I am leading 5.8 trad and following 5.10.  My preference is also for trad and I would love to be leading 5.10 by the end of this summer, in hopes for a little yosemite action in the fall. 
  
Jesi