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i read about it. they were decending cooper spur when it happened though. i know that is a high rockfall area, it has a couple thousand feet of steep, loose rock on it. im curious as to the sunshine route.

by committing move, are you talking about the climb over the berg? what is the rockfall potential on this route? ive been on the eliott glacier a few times, we do an annual rescue practice up there, but i've never climbed the sunshine before. From all the pics, and beta i've gathered, there doesn't appear to be any significant rockfall areas. By that I mean it doesnt appear that there are long walls and cliffs of rock above the route. im ok with climbing the berg, just dont want to get hit by a bus on the way!

if the south side opens up by next weekend, we'll be heading there instead. we changed our plans because of the stupid fire! we want to do mazama glacier route on adams, but unless that happens, we'll be down south. good luck

there are quite a few crevasses to the right of the worm flows climbing route. if you stick close to the ridges you will avoid them. if you wander out onto the swift glacier you will find them for sure. i have never seen anyone use ropes and harness on this mountain. that said, i usually carry them, just incase someone on another team wanders to close to those holes in the snow! up to you what your comfort level is. should be good with just good boots (waterproof), and gaiters. ice axe and crampons are always a good idea. that way when you get tired of ridge scrambling you can get down into the snow. remember to take off crampons before you decide to glissade down! we're heading down to middle sister the 2nd and 3rd. you should try that one! pretty fun.

looking for updated info on the sunshine route. did anyone climb it successfully this weekend? what is the rockfall like on the sunshine route, i know it is getting pretty bad elsewhere on the mountain, but how is it on this route? our condolences go to the family of the climber who died this weekend. we will be praying for you!

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that is perfect! thank you!

should ask rumr where she wants to go. not sure she'll have an opinion though!!

thanks

gettin there. maybe. 50% http://www.katu.com/news/local/25652314.html

best time to do the caves and the summit is the dead of winter. you have a real good chance of not seeing other people at all. you go now, and its a cluster, like going to the mall

those are some great pics. thanks

Has anyone been up middle sister recently? looking for conditions, and any pics. thanks

http://cascadeclimbers.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/816405#Post816405 3rd post down!

now that was a cool tr! amazing pics

Looking for some info on recent conditions on ss, or sunshine route of hood. specifically any pics of snow conditions on routes would be great. Thanks!

nope, i can't make it up in 4 hours. i just tell people i enjoy taking my time and checking out the view, taking pics, etc... All to hide the fact that i'm just letting myself get quite out of shape!!! Maybe I should train by running mountains?

wow

great pic frik! that does look like a pretty sizeable eruption!

http://www.king5.com/topstories/stories/NW_071308WAB_mount_adams_fire_SW.50e19085.html i can see the plume from my house in battle ground. crazy. hope they get the climbers out safely!

We have been wanting to get up the sunshine route for a while now, and just have not made it. I am now wondering if this would be a good route to do with the days getting hot, and the snow melting out quickly. It looks like a nice ridge route, which are usually pretty free from rockfall etc. Is this the case, or will be bombarded from above like on the south side? Thanks dave

i've never had anyone check mine. or seen anyone looking, but im sure the first time i try without, they'll be there!

were planning on doing this in a couple weeks. hope we have as good weather as you did!! so did you guys just go cross country? doesnt sound like you followed the round the mountain trail over to hellroaring. how was the approach you took? if bird creek is still gated, this is the way we'll attempt, looks like fun! thanks for the post.

hey dinomyte, did you make it? how did it go? conditions? thanks