Jimmy James

Godskid5-- When I was on the Sunshine Route on 7/11 the main rockfall danger was (obviously) from Anderson and Horseshoe Rocks. We skirted to the right of Anderson Rock and had to cross a 10-20 foot wide bowling alley of rocks coming down from Horseshoe-- you can see this in the above photos as a brown line to the right of Anderson Rock. In my opinion it's too late to climb Sunshine this year, but that's just me-- it was my first time on the route. Also, after looking down the route, I would not want to descend it. The snow gets soft, the rock rain increases and the run-outs looked pretty bad to me. I was really happy to go down the South Side.

As Skeezix noted: Hannegan Pass-Copper Ridge-Whatcom Pass-back to Hannegan Pass via the Chilliwack River trail. Ridiculously beautiful. You can find details on the trip in the book "Don't Waste Your Time in the North Cascades". Makes a great 4-5 day trip.

Climbed up Sunshine on 7/11 from the Langille Crags. At that point, we went to the right around Anderson Rock then up to Horseshoe Rock, where we had to traverse WAY right, all the way to Cathedral Ridge, in order to avoid the bergie under Horseshoe. We were still able to access the ridge from the snow, but a crevasse/moat was forming that may make getting on the ridge a bit tricky. I'll see if I can post some pics for you (if I can figure out how).

This is a very belated thank you to The Jerk for clearing the way up Cloud Cap Road. Because of your chainsaw-slinging,on 7/9 my buddy Chad and I were able to get all the way up to where the road T's and you can go either to Tilly Jane or Cloud Cap. We camped there for the night then up to Langille Crags the next day where we camped again ('cause we're slack) then climbed up the Sunshine Route the next day and descended the South Side. The clear road made the approach soooo much better. The Jerk, you rock. Thanks again!

Quick question-- is there water to be had at Glacier Meadows?

Hey folks-- I'm thinking of climbing Leuthold this coming Thurs-Fri. I know it's super late season, but figured the route might still be in considering the great snowpack we have this year. Anyone know if it's still feasable this time of year, and if so, what's a good time to be entering the couloir itself? Thanks!

Aaron-- No need for helmets on the S side of Mt. Adams. Tarp tents would prolly be fine as long as the weather's ok. The Lunch Counter's pretty exposed but there's lots of rock rings to set your tent/tarp up in. A full-coverage tarp like BD Megalight or MSR Twin Peaks would be perfect and save a ton of weight over a tent. Bring yer skis with you in the car and see what the snow coverage is like.

Kevin-- just wanted to say thanks for the great TR on the West Crater Rim route. Your descriptions and pictures tempted me to climb the route on 5/30. It was my first "new" route on Mt. Hood besides the S side. Conditions were great, and I got to be alone on the summit for like a half an hour while I waited for the sunrise.