John, Just thought everyone should know that it looks like we have put a stop to the Mt Hood beacon bill. Many concerned climbers and the mountain rescue community as a whole have been working hard to put a stop to this ill-conceived legislation.
I just got word this afternoon that it is very unlikely to make it out of the Senate committee. Self reliance and well practiced skills are the most important tools to take on a climb. Having the state make your check list is the antithesis of the sport of climbing.