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  1. In my opinion I think before you try to climb Mount Hood that you should go to Mount Rainier & climb to Camp Muir (10,080ft). This would be a good training place before you venture to Mount Hood. This would also give you and idea what its like to climb to at least 10,080ft even though Mount Hood is 11,239ft. You can find a partner on this site or on summitpost.com site. I wouldn't even mind if you tag along this summer with me to Camp Muir.

     

    Then when you feel that your ready to climb Mount Hood you should find a partner who is experince in climbing or to find a guide that can safely take you up and back down again.

     

    That sounds like fun. Whats the terrain like?

     

  2. Thanks for the link. Thats pretty cool.

    I found this while looking around the site..thought it was interesting since the dangers of skiing was brought up.

    In the mid-1980s, Sam Sullivan determined that he wanted to once again do the things that he had loved before becoming a quadriplegic in a skiing accident in 1979. One of those loves was hiking and being in the wilderness.

     

  3. There is a big difference. I have the skills, experience and judgment to mitigate those risks. Clearly, you do not.

     

    I never said there wasnt a difference. I asked why you guys do it.

    If its not possible than its not but we are certainly going to work toward it and see how it goes along the way.

    I'm still going to climb it even if I dont take him.

     

     

  4. I appreciate your comments and concern.

    To the ones who commented on the risks they take climbing and not wanting to put there kids into the situation, if its such a dangerous activity why would you risk leaving your kids to grow up without a father should you be killed climbing?

    I understand that people die on hood every year but how many people dont die on hood every year? The numbers would be interesting.

    I plan on climbing it myself even if I decide its not worth it to take him.

     

    Tokyobob...thanks for the idea I never thought of bringing a kite and legos to the summit of hood. :ass:

  5. Maybe a good starter hill would be Mt. St. Helens. No ropes, no crevasses and not nearly as steep. If you're interested in that, I'd go up there with you. Maybe with a snow camp in the worm flows. Something like Mother's day weekend, or the weekend before. You can PM me if you're interested.

     

    That sounds like fun. Those are the kind of mountains I want to do before attempting hood.

    Sent ya a pm.

     

    Also how do you change the settings so an email is sent when a reply is written?

  6. Not sure what your son will weigh in a year and a half but he may be able to absorb the experience more if you can carry a 5 year old as opposed to 3 1/2 yo. If he is average, it will be around 40 lbs which is doable on Hood especially if the CAT ski groomer is still running then - it can give you a nice head start.

     

    He is actually pretty small 22 pounds right now. After thinking it over today and reading your opinions I think 2009 will be the better choice. It will give me more time to prepare for the climb and he will be nearly 5 then so should enjoy the experience more.

     

    Summer is probably not a good time for Hood as thawing choss is quite unappealing to be on or beneath.

     

    Whats Choss? sorry if its a stupid question

     

    The question I'd have for you, as a father myself, is why? Is this really for his experience, or for you to be able to say you carried him up to the top of Hood.

     

    Excellent question..Its certainly not for any kind of ego trip. Its tough to explain on a computer. My son has had a few close calls in the operating room and there was a few times in his short life that I seriously thought he may not make it, he's put up with tons of crap so far and this is just something I want to do with him as a father son kinda thing. Just the experience of climbing with my son I guess. And if he tries when he's 20yrs old with just his arm's I'll be there climbing with him again.

     

    A good plan might be to get up to Hood sometime before your actual climb, to do an exploratory hike. A lot of folks do Hood in June, depending on the season.

    I was actually planning on doing it without him first so I was somewhat familiar with the terrain.

     

    Odds are you would make it up and down with no problems but If something were to happen to him, you'd be infamous.

     

    I am aware of this. Thats one of the reasons I'd like to climb it without him first. If I dont think its something he should be doing we wont do it.

     

    We are going to spend next year (2008) hiking as much as we can. We are going to climb the south sister and I am also wanting to do the Black Butte crater (i think thats the right name)

    Here's a pic of me and my boy, thought you might enjoy it since he's kinda the main subject.

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  7. I am just taking a wild guess and say you have little or no mountaineering experience. I would say you'd be best off partnering up with someone who has some experience.

     

    You are correct. I dont plan to go alone.

     

    When you say trained adequately exactly what do you mean?

    I've been running and lifting to get into better shape. If there is anything else I should be doing please let me know.

     

  8. I'm considering climbing mount hood this summer and havnt really be able to find any information thats answered my questions.

    I need to know what type of gear is required and what are the conditions.

    I'd also like to know if its possible to backpack my son to the top?

    Not sure I'd do it and I definetly wouldnt do it without climbing it myself first to see what I'm up against.

    My son is 3 1/2 yrs old and was born without the use of his legs and is still small enough to backpack around. We are going to spend alot of time next summer hiking and going places he wont be able to get to when he gets bigger and if I could get him to the top I'd certainly do it.

    Also whats the best time of year to go for the best weather.

     

    Thanks for any advice..Jason

     

     

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