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Awesome. Way to get'er done. I was going to do Leuthold's three days before, but ended up by myself so just took the dog route to the top. It's still a route I want to knock off.

Hey, I'm 48 too. I've climbed Rainier 3 times (2 summits) via different routes. Successful from the Emmons and DC, and turned around near 10K on the Tahoma due to glacier conditions. I was a climbing friend of Luke Gullberg, who died on Hood last December. I'm planning a climb up Leuthold's couloir this Saturday (may move to next Saturday cause of weather). I wouldn't mind if you joined up. I'd like to meet you before we start discussing a climb of Rainier. Hit me back if you're interested

Does anyone know the current status of Cascade River road, from Marblemount into NCNP? It was clear last month when I climbed Eldorado, but would like an update with the recent snows. Thanks.

another PM sent

Is the red line in the second picture the correct route thru the hourglass, or is it a little more to the left.

Josh, The road to get into Cascadian Couloir route is probably not open yet. I'm not sure of the road #s, but it's the Teanaway junction road near Cle Elum. I'm going to do that one a little later in the season. You're welcome to join me then.

I'm a climbing friend of Luke Gullberg, who died in December while climbing Hood. I've been wanting to do a tribute climb for him, and it looks like the weekend of April 10/11 will work out good, weather and conditions dependent. Ascent would be via Leuthold's couloir, and descent via old chute. The route is a little steeper than the normal hogsback/old chute route. I wouldn't mind 1-2 partners to share in the experience. I'm in my 40s and a little slower than I used to be (but hopefully a little wiser, too). If you have the glacier skills to do this, drop me a note. Thanks. I originally was thinking of going up the weekend of 3/4, but it looks like unstable weather patterns are moving in. Plus, I hadn't realized it's Easter weekend, if that makes a difference to anyone.

Turns out in our rush to get out of the bad weather, the camera was dropped into the pack's main pouch, under the sleeping bag. A little wet, but glad to have it.

I lost a Canon sd digital elph camera in a small soft case while climbing Colchuck peak on Saturday. I believe it might be lying near the col at the top of Colchuck glacier. Please contact me if you find it. I'm sure some type of reward can be worked out.

I'm leaving to climb Colchuck peak via Colchuck glacier tomorrow. I expect that ropes/crampons aren't needed at this time of year, but I don't know that for sure. With the extra 4 mile walk on the road going in, I'd like to lighten my pack load. Can anyone confirm that I can leave some things behind. Thanks.

How's the access to the Baker/Coleman trailhead? Anyone been up there recently? Thanks.

Looks like they're making a documentary about Luke Gullberg, Katie Nolan and Anthony Vietti(?) and the lure of Mount Hood. Check out this website for info. www.headwallmovie.com

Anybody live on the eastside of the mtns? I'd like to get in some practice with others, but live in the Wenatchee area,

Just learned from the news that the climber was dead. RIP!

The NF trail was not maintained, so it was in bad shape. The road was closed a few miles away from the trailhead also. There were lots of downed trees to negotiate on the trail, and I was pretty worn out by the time I got to White Pass. Figured I'd save my strength for the hike back out thru the same crap. Anyway, I'm looking to go again. I think possibly sooner than you'd like. Shoot me an e-mail if your plans change.

news said he's stuck on a 70 degree slope. Gonna be a long night. Hang in there dude.

hey...I'm an oldie too. Tried GP a couple years ago from the North Fork Sauk trailhead, but stopped shortly after White Pass. Would like to try again, but from the eastside. But want to go before July....can you move it up a month or so?

MM, Looks like I'm shooting for maybe the first weekend of April up Leuthold's. The Colchuck climb is delayed until either March 13-14 or 20-21 weekends. Stay tuned...

I've been reading about how to set up a z-pulley system. The info I have is that I need an oscillante pulley, fixe pulley, biners and two ascenders. I already have the biners and one ascender (LH). Is the petzl rescue pulley the same thing as the oscillante pulley? And what is a fixe pulley? Can I use a Tibloc instead of the fixe pulley? Any info/help appreciated.

not Chuck. Let me know when you're going. Maybe we'll hook up the same weekend.

I'm thinking about climbing Colchuck Peak from Lake Colchuck during the weekend of Feb 21-22. Accoding to Beckey, the route is called the East route, but I've also heard it called the Colchuck glacier route. Has anyone done this during late winter season? Any information would really help. Thanks.

thanks for making my day. I love you guys!!

That sucks, Brandon. Our thoughts are with you and your wife.

I climbed a lot when I was younger, but then settled down (married, kids, job, etc). I started climbing again about 8 years ago and really enjoy it. I've reached lots of summits over the years. I've enjoyed meeting people thru this website when I hook up for climbing partners, and it's always worked out well. I'm just starting to feel guilty at 47 years old that when I meet others, they think I might be too old to climb with them. What do you think?

Scott, I was lucky enough to have met Luke last year, and climb 3 peaks with him. One of the nicest people I have ever met. Everyone that has met him is a better person because of that.