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I like to camp at Illumination Saddle. Can be a bit windy but great views. Most people go for just one night I like spending a couple and pluck off a couple routes. Last time we did Leutholds then Sandy Glacier Headwall. For more southerly routes you can go up West Crater Rim and then come down as well.

Plan for any weather condition. Know how to get from the upper part of the hill back to the lift. That bring a map and compass (or GPS). As for a rope - it depends on the ability of your group. Last April having a rope would was nice for the summit ridge as the wind was ripping. People were actually protecting the summit ridge.

Though always sad when the old guard passes, have to admit he lead a full life. We should all be so lucky.

Sad news ... condolences to all.

One of the other bills was to force stream access: http://greateryellowstone.org/issues/water/Feature.php?id=330 http://www.jhnewsandguide.com/opinion/columnists/the_new_west_todd_wilkinson/protection-of-parks-requires-self-restraint/article_6da4626c-8216-59ee-8f07-a11e962f17bb.html#.UvuL5flZItI.gmail The original group American Whitewater who wanted that legislation has withdrawn their support: http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Article/view/articleid/31872 So give your legislator the benefit of doubt as to why they objected to the bill. Also they often have limited time to speak. 2minutes on the house floor I believe is the norm.

As others said you probably have the experience to get on LR. Perhaps more so than others whom have tried the route. The real trick is being efficient not just for this route but any mtn. route. Efficient does not mean being ultralight weight. It means being able to move in all conditions. I'll pack the weight of trekking poles because I can use them and move faster over a lot of terrain. Anymore I think the difficulties are often lower down than up high. Getting on the ridge proper seems to be the crux for many. The Carbon can be problematic any time but the lower ridge seems to be a real mix bag. And of course do not discount the shrund at the top - again a mixed bag.

There is really no need per say ... all photos are copyrighted immediately. Something that is well known but ignored by many. Watermarking only makes it easier for enforcement as a watermark is not typically seen in the photo. If I have a photo I know will likely get copied I put a big ole copyright notice boldly on the photos.

Looks like some nice conditions. I always thought that clockwise was the norm. That is the way we went. Been so long that I can not remember the reasons. Sounds like you went CCW - what did you find to be advantageous?

You will be fine with a 0 bag and puffy jackets at the lower altitudes. I would not even take the 30 bag. As for the boots - mixed thoughts. Can you keep them dry for a couple of weeks? That is my typical concern and why I like boots with integral gaiters.

For years I used a crampon patch on my pack. That was pretty much required with old school rigid crampons like foot fangs. With the more recent design of crampons that are rigid but collapse it is much easier to shove them in a pack. So I have one those spiffy pouches to put them in: It serves double duty as once the poons and screws are out as I put the screw sleeves and caps into the pouch. Keeping the sleeves and cap makes it so that I can stow screws in my pack without shredding stuff or damaging the screws.

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30m would work though if you toss gear in and simul climb you will need to pass gear a bit more often.

As said above Jeff Thomas' book Oregon High. Though long out of print really the best guide to the Oregon volcanos. Can be hard to find for a descent price: http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/0962904201/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used

Weather will be anything ... from sun to horizontal piss. Plan for it as that will dictate boots, bags, etc. Nomic ... useless. You want something to cane with as well as plunge. You will make faster progress with an axe and ski pole.

This kid's "endeavor" is nothing compared to this guy's "mission" : http://www.mission14.org Both are "exploiting the exploited" and are a "fallacy of the first".

Do not feel bad, last spring during a solo on the Reid I missed a left turn up high and did a lap before going up a rib that finished at the very top West Crater Rim. So you are not the first party nor will you be the last to do a few laps on the Reid. That said it sounds like your first lap brought up towards Castle Crags, vers Route 14b in Jeff's book. Your second lap sounds like Route 14a in Jeff's book which brings one to the top of Castle Crags and West Crater Rim.

Best PNW solo ... Cooper's Spur Oct 1994. Not another person on the hill. I had the whole mtn. to myself. Did not see another person til late in the day whilst back near the base.

Theoretically, the length of the rope ...

Nice little walk in the Park. That ridge has been the crux for many.

Climb hood enough and ice/rock falls are nothing. Its the damn body falls that are the inevitable. Figuratively and unfortunately in some case literally ...

Most reliable ice: your freezer Closest places: 7-11 Multiple options: Circle K More seriously think about flying to places like CO or UT.

Gotta say that is pretty fucking lame as well. Dogs are allowed on St Helens. But WTF dog could not follow on the route they wanted to go so they left it and hoped it would follow? Should have walked their asses over to him and gone down a route that it could follow. If the dog is found they should give up ownership like this person: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/man-give-custody-dog-abandoned-colorado-mountain-article-1.1161669 Leora good on ya for at least trying to do something.

FWIW the day ski trip in May on Rainier is the Fuhrer Finger. Much shorter approach and more skiing.

One really should have a copy of Jeff's book. Enough details to get you up the climb but not so detailed you will not have an adventure. I actually have two copies - at this point on is a working copy and the other for the house. FWIW Powell's will ship books for a couple of bucks.