SandPounder

Who really pays for our roads? https://www.dropbox.com/s/zbfmt12oode9kmo/Road_Cost_Infographic_PNG.png

Pole Creek Area might be closed: http://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/centraloregon/alerts-notices/?aid=14194

Road plowing of north Hwy 46 continues but section from Elk Lk to Dutchman will NOT be open for Memorial Day Weekend.

http://www.mazamas.org/your/adventure/starts-here/C521/ Using this link, I could see a bunch of folks going up this morning. Thanks Mazamas.

I agree - I don't want to worry about dropping anything. Maybe I'm just lucky but I've never seen anyone hurt with an ice axe during a fall. I have seen a dropped ice axe from high up, sliding fast down Mt Adams twice but was able dodge it both times. I also saw a Guide on Mt Rainier drop his ice axe down a cravasse and then had to lead his clients down without one. I've seen a guy on the DC, while on rocks, have his crampon slide across a boulder, dropped his ice axe to catch hinself. Now he's up high with no ice axe. Seems like a leash might have been a good idea?

Went up to the bottom of the Hogsback on Thursday, 28 Jan. Very deep soft snow above the Palmer lift. Can you say post holes? I was beat. The Hogsback is too far West this year to make it easy to go up the Gates. lots of ice in both sides of the Gates. There was a boot track going around to the Old chute.

Thanks, I missed that on Summit Post

Anyone been to Mt Borah recently? Any conditions reports? I'm heading over there this weekend. Thanks in adavance

I have many books about the area. I think my favorite is "Mount Whitney, Mountain Lore from the Whitney Store by Doug Thompson. It includes the best route beta I've read. Doug runs the Whitney Portal Store and knows more about the Whitney Zone than anybody and he makes a great cheeseburger. He also has the biggest pancake I've ever eaten. The local guides hang out there and you get updated info from the store. check his website: http://www.whitneyportalstore.com/ Lots of permit info and how to climb it.

03:51 PM PDT on Sunday, October 19, 2008 By ADRIANE HORNER, kgw.com Staff A man climbing near the 10,000 foot level of Mt. Hood fell and was injured on Sunday afternoon. AP photo Mount Hood is shown as the sun sets in this Jan. 29, 2007, file photo from Portland. The man was with his climbing partner when they both fell 300 feet near the Hogsback area on the south side of the mountain. The 39-year-old injured climber was reported to have a head injury and was in and out of consciousness. An off duty firefighter who was climbing nearby was able to assist the injured man while another climber called 911. Members of the Clackamas County Reach and Treat team were dispatched to assist the injured man and bring him back down the mountain for treatment.

Big Dog

You know, you're either thinking way too much, or not nearly enough.

Better check with Darrington Ranger Station. From thier web site: http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/mbs/conditions/road_conditions_report.shtml 49 Sloan Creek/North Fork Sauk 07/17/2008: CLOSED Road has slumped off at MP .8 Some blown down trees beyond road closure at .8

I have the Scrapa Summit GTX. They are easy on my feet for things like Rainier. Warm but not too warm. Link I wear light LaSportiva Onix XCR up things like Mt Olympus and Glacier Peak, with long approaches, in summer.

I climbed Mt Fuji in Sept, 2001. Many, Many locals try to get to the top at sunrise, so it's hard to beat the herd. I was passed by a bent over grandma that was at least 90 years old. About 1,000 made the summit with me that day. That in Sept when much of the Mtn is closed. In August it'll be a long line with thousands. Worthwhile and easy, just a big slog on marked trails. Bring our own water or pay for it, the price goes up as you gain elevation. Mail a post card from the summit.