SRydin

That is such a cool shot over Brad's shoulder coming off the summit - thanks for the added pics and video!

I was up there this weekend and have a trip report posted with a lot of good shots of the Bowling Alley and Summit Climb - hope it's helpful.

Trip: North Sister - SE Ridge Date: 8/18/2007 Trip Report: We had a great weekend at North Sister! Having been turned back in 2005, I really wanted this summit so I could finish my Three Sisters bid. I climbed with four others (one of whom I am sure will write a more detailed trip report) so I am going to share mine with pictures. Since I made it to 8,600' the last time I was there, I didn't take any pics until we were beyond that point (you can see my '05 pics in my gallery). The photos I am posting now actally begin at the Bowling Alley for a couple of reasons: 1) Once you've seen one pile of choss you've seen them all, and 2) The Terrible Traverse isn't known as being a great place for photo ops - besides (like Bigfoot) it's better to hear stories about it than to actually see it. Here you go - Enjoy! Setting up the first anchor point in the Bowling Alley. There was no snow at either the Traverse or Bowling Alley. Setting up the second anchor (a sling around the rock). Climbing the fixed rope through the Bowling Alley - we were quite pleased that very little rock was kicked loose. Setting the fixed line for the Summit. Climbing the fixed line to the Summit. Enjoying the great weather and view from the Summit. The only picture of me during the entire climb - the price you pay to be the photographer... Double-rope rappel down the Bowling Alley. The weather was perfect for this climb - we couldn't have asked for better conditions. We left our campsite at Soap Creek at 5:30 am and summitted at 11:30 am. After spending some time hanging out at the summit, we descended back to camp - arriving at 5:00 pm. Freeze dried Beef Stroganoff never tasted so good! North Sister is known by many names: The Third Sister, The Ugly Sister, The Wicked Sister, The Deadly Sister, Charity (yeah, right - no love on this one). When I came home today and told my six-year-old son about my climb, he came up with a new one...Darth Sister! See you out there!

Here are those pictures you requested! Steve http://www.cascadeclimbers.com/plab/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=8566

Mystery solved! I'm glad to hear that you got up - I'll bet the view was great! Enjoy Sandy!

Climb: Mount Hood-Reid Glacier Date of Climb: 5/13/2006 Trip Report: I knew we were going to have a great climb when we arrived at T-line at midnight and you could see all of Mount Hood in the moonlight. With headlamps stowed away in our packs, we made our way up Palmer in a spectacular setting! Because of the great weather (and full moon) many were attracted to Mount Hood, particularly the South Route. I even saw a guy at the top of Palmer wearing blue jeans and a cotton T-Shirt (not recommended attire). Fortunatly, we had our eyes set on Leuthold, so we bid the crowd (and Cotton Man) adieu and moved toward Illumination Saddle. We could not have asked for a better night - full moon, clear sky and minimal wind. The snow was perfect and the traverse across Reid went well. Hood's Shadow at Sunrise Reid Glacier Traverse However, the weather was a bit too nice, and upon arriving at Leuthold, we were met with quite a bit of rock and ice chunks whizzing by. Realizing it was only going to get worse as it got warmer, we moved over to Reid Glacier HW. We began our ascent, only to be met with more rock and ice. This, however, coming from a party of 5-6 roped up ahead of us and not making very much progress. (We watched them for about 20 minutes with no apparent movement) It was now about 7:30 am, and we decided to check out a few of the crevasses on the glacier and then head back down. Crevasse at the base of Leuthold Although we didn't summit, it was still a great day on the mountain. Oh, and if you've never climbed Hood on a full moon, get it on your itinerary ASAP! Gear Notes: Crampons, Helmet, Ice Axe, Rope, M&Ms and Smoked Almonds