[mt hood south route]

i got word today that the clouds opened up at 10,500k, so the top was nice, but the storm was stii blowing on the way back down. should be good climbing this week!

[mt hood south route]

went up saturday as planned. white-out conditions, visibility from 5-10ft from 5am. most climbers returning after reaching top of palmer chair. larger storm coming in after we reached parking lot.

[Plastic Boots]

i have the koflach degree (orange ones) i love them, np complaints. with a liner sock and heavy sock they are good to -30. took them on rainier last year in 100mph winds, warm. very comfy, no breaking in. they are finicky with the crampons, hybrids don't hold firm, i have g-12 crampomatic, works great.

[mt hood south route]

has anyone heard/been up the south route to mt. hood lately? with the beautiful northwest weather i have spring fever. thinking about going early saturday, any reports??