mtn.climber

Hike up Granite tomorrow, exit 47. Anyone else?

Nuff talk already. Let's get it done.

I'd be interested too. Have rope, extra harness. No crevasse rescue experience, tho. Lots of climbing experience, including summit of Rainier a couple years ago.

Anyone interested?

Theoak No crevasse hazard on either of those routes. Permits for Adams are picked up at the FS station in Trout Lake the day when you arrive to climb. Hood has a self-register at the climbers' hut near Timberline Lodge.

Stime, If you don't mind hanging out with someone older (47), I'd join you on some climbs. Just summited Baker a couple of weeks ago, and have reached the top of most of the other NW peaks, Rainier included. I don't have any crevasse rescue training. Most of what I know I've learned is thru experience and research. Maybe you could teach me a thing or two while climbing. Mt. Stuart, and the NW ridge of Adams could be a good opportunity.

Bergfex, You don't need lots of gear to ascend Hood, especially by the Old Chute route. Just crampons and ice axe will usually do the trick. Just get early start and be back on the Hogsback by the time the sun hits that area, there's always a chance of slides or icefall. Hit me up when you are here. I've been up 3 times, and always enjoy it.

Belayer, Thanks for looking us up when you reached the top of the grade. What a great weekend for a climb. Might've moved camp closer to you if I had known about the great food. Turns out a bird raided our food cache while we were climbing. We got down from the top and found nothing but crumbs. Keep me posted on future adventures. I'd enjoy sharing a rope with you. Mtn.climber (Dave)

I'm climbing Mt. Baker this weekend, and am stopping at REI tonight for some needed gear. Does anyone know if snowshoes are needed? If so, I'll have to rent some. Thanks.

Tennessee gave an update in the climbers board. Says he was there on the 15th, and the road was blocked at the junction by a football field area of snow, but that it was melting fast and might be able to get within 3 miles of trailhead by this weekend. I'm planning on trying it this Saturday, also. If I wasn't computer illiterate, I'd figure out how to copy his post and place it here. D'oh!!

that's about what I've heard. Also about 5 miles or so going into Easton on Mt. Baker. If anyone has been up there, post what the snow conditions are like. Are snowshoes needed?

What are the conditions like for climbing the north ridge of South Sister this upcoming weekend? Can you drive near the trailhead. Are snowshoes needed, etc? I'm thinking of heading down from central WA, so want to make sure I have all the info I need. Thanks.

Was anyone out this past weekend that can provide road/trail conditions for the Easton glacier on Mt. Baker, or the North ridge/South side access to Mt. Adams?

Has anyone taken the two-day crevasse rescue class by IMG? Opinions....?

My son and I are planning a climb up Mt. Baker on the 23-24, via the Easton glacier. I would feel better with 3 on the rope team, so if anyone is looking for something to do....

what kind of experience do you have? and what type of experience are you looking for?

I was going to climb Mt. Baker, the C-D route, or the Easton, but don't want to add a bunch of extra miles hiking to the trailhead. So now i'm looking at three options for the upcoming holiday weekend. 1. North ridge of Mt. Adams 2. Cascade couloir route up Mt. Stuart 3. South sister (Oregon) Anybody have advice about any of these springtime climbs. Will there be access to the trailheads, etc? Thanks.

Good story Greg. Sounds like your group made the right choice by turning around. I summited via the Old Chute route last April, and the descent was scary due to the warm weather. Better luck next time.

Does anyone know what's wrong with the forest service websites. I've been trying to get updates on Mt. Baker and Mt Adams climbs, but the website says it is exeriencing difficulty. Does anyone have current info on either peak?

Hey BS You're planning and Easton glacier climb in May. What dates? I've done this climb twice already. One of my favorites. Are you camping at top of railroad grade? How many are going with you. Maybe my son and I can hook up and join?

Am looking to climb South Sister sometime in April or early May. Not sure whether to do the south climb, or the north route. Also, with the late snow season, will crampons be needed to reach the top. Which route do you like the best?

Easy enough to do in just one day. Why camp? Anyway, (basically) follow the chairlift, then ascend the hogsback. The old chute route is probably easier. It veers off to the left of the hogsback. There is a narrow ledge to cross when you are near the top. The pearly gates are slightly right of the hogsback, but has become increasingly difficult the past couple of years as the hogsback has shifted. Take rope, tho you probably won't need it for the old chute route. Will need it for the pearly gates. I have a video on youtube-Mt Hood climb 08, of the old chute route. Good luck.

Meaning you want to do the Easton climb? I think snowmobiles are allowed in until May 1, so you may be sucking some exhaust fumes. We went last year on July 4 weekend, and still couldn't get to the end of the road due to snow. Sure there would be a long hike in just to reach the trailhead if you decide to go for it. This time of year, with the wet spring we've had, the easiest peaks to reach may be St. Helens or Mt. Hood. All the late snowfall will bring the avy danger to extreme levels. Be careful.

Another option is hike to Camp Sherman on the east side, then summit via the Emmons/Winthrop glaciers.

I'd be up for at least a day hike to Muir, if the weather looks good. I summited Rainier a couple of years ago, and would like to do it again. I have some rope experience (Rainier, Baker, Hood), but would feel better if we could find even more experience.