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Not interested in skiing them, although I have seen people up there on bluebird days over the years. I think we are giving the eastern "wall" a try this weekend; should be a fairly safe approach. As I said before; if the climbing sucks, we can at least jug 60m at a time. haha

Been on medium day hikes this winter up above Mirror lake to TDH peaks, looking to make it a bit more interesting; wondering if anyone else has tried it.... When at Mirror lake, look east toward Ski bowl. The eastern most(left)peak is a near vertical snow and ice covered rock face. It looks to be a couple rope lengths at least. Has anyone attempted this? A group of us went up two weeks ago and had a blast on a smaller version to the west of the main face. With all the new snow, and lack of frozen water ice, I think the safest solution would be to rap down the face, drop a couple pickets in and run a rope down to the bottom. At least we could jug up if the climbing is sketch. Any idea's? I attached a video of the trip two weeks ago. no haters. [video:youtube]

16hrs is good time. I've spent about that in an EV2 with a guy that wanted to cuddle. Not fun. We had to break ice off the inside to pack it the next morning. Love those nights though!

High res and un-photoshoped by request. Climb-on Brotha! I'll have a few more next week.

I'm not sure on their summit attempt. We got a late start also; and I was under a time crunch as it was. I think it came down to the fact that I assumed that with slow conditions, and the time; I would not summit. I hate to cut losses and bail, but small things started to stack up to help make my decision. Interested in St. Helens this Friday or Sat?

Not a TR, more like a confession from 10-31, uhg. 1. I hate snowshoeing 2. I hate deep fresh snow when I can't ski 3. I hate bailing like a wimp at Silcox 4. I can't wait till spring.

That was a great soundtrack to the video. No safety is a bit much. Regarding the site; it turns out that the free version of WP will not allow code for Google checkout or Paypal payments. UHG. I will be moving it to a new host with the WP version that allows code. Same domain. Thank for the traffic!

I've had great luck in April / May the last three years. If it was me Adam, I would schedule a trip for 5-7 days, plan on Hood the second day or so. If the weather is crap at the lodge, then head to St. Helens for a little 2 day camp and climb. Maybe by the end of the week, the weather improves for Hood. If you want a fun place to stay; try the Kennedy School in portland. Or try couch surfing with another climber. I'm sure none of this helps; but at least it may point you in some direction for a plan.

Just started selling some simple slackline gear and kits. I'm trying to keep things on the cheap for people, so will ship in USPS flat rate boxes for free I hope. NO ratchets, NO crazy knots, NO huge markup on prices. I think this will be a good solution for peeps that don't live near a climbing shop. Even though the site is still being built, feel free to visit and spam me with comments and advice. Thanks yo. Just be nice. www.PNWslackline.com

There is a TR up in the Oregon Cascades forum from a week ago. It was a conditioning hike, but has some photos of the SS. I'll be posting a TR on Sunday night. Attempting the gates. Good luck on your November trip!

2010 pants, never worn, size LARGE (36-38). The tag for $175 is still attached, although I'm sure you can't return, even for store credit. Black, and fairly heavy. Inside thigh vent zips, and belt loops. I lost a shit-ton of weight, so they don't fit well enough. Sorry, no image yet. PM me if interested though. Vancouver, WA $100 bucks will take them. Or trade for ice gear if you have any.

Thanks a bunch, mucho appreciate. I'll post a TR on Sunday night.

Nice. It's great to see the route a little. How was the slog from timberline to the photos? Was is hard and crusty, or was there some postholing? I's sure that they have had the snowcat up to the hut already, so that road may be okay. Thanks for the shots!

Heading up through the gates this weekend, so maybe a tad bit of ice for you; I'll snap a few shots and maybe turn some video on.

With the temps being low, I'm really counting on it being solid too. I would hate to be postholing for hours. God, I need to learn to ski. Used gear sale coming soon; time to start hoarding money from the wife.

It looks like this weekend is a go (so far). Weather looks cold and windy. I bet this thread will get used all season now for Hood. When can we get our own topic? On the topic of pre-climb meals..Dan once bet me I could not eat a double cheeseburger in the parking lot and keep it down till summiting. Not only did I not do the hock and hurl, I had another in Sandy on the way home.

You could use that sleeping pad that number 2 is packing. Or maybe the sink.

Welcome to winter climbing season. Got my blue jeans and snowboarding helmet ready. Might even have to get the flannel out of the closet. Stay safe this year! Water; Gates in a couple weeks?

Uhg. We got a little freezing rain and snow at the lunch counter. Thumbs down for weather, thumbs up for good people and a good time. Think we scared a new guy a bit.

Bad. I would think that they would have included a Sham-Wow with it. We try to remember a little cotton towel when we use it, but not this time.

Trip: Mt. Adams - Lunch Counter via Cold Springs Date: 9/18/2010 Trip Report: Disclaimer: Summit attempt - Not a summit. Left the 'Couve at 6:00am in a caravan of Adams hopefuls. Departed the Trailhead at Cold-Springs campground at 9:30; the party of 8 was going strong on caffeine and Gu shots. BTW- The road from Trout Lake to the campground has a few potholes, but otherwise okay for even a minivan. Weather was great for a few hours; but as the forecast called for afternoon showers and some cold weather, it did not let us down. As we approached 8k, clouds appeared and took over the view of the approach. We did eventually find the lunch counter at 3:00pm; and at that time the winds were strong and cold. Rain had started to make life suck as we entered the tents, all separated by the elements. As 2am approached for an alpine start; with jet-engine wind and rain of the freezing kind, and we bagged the summit for a sleep-in cuddle party till 8:00. Views were great at 8am, the wind was still strong, and the precip had stopped; thank god. With Sunday's forecast also calling for more rain; we thought it wise to just begin the decent, rather than attempt a late summit. Some of the group had summited before, so we knew of the time it takes to summit Adams in poor weather. Although it would have been nice to at least strap on some gear and head up to pikers; the group was ready to begin the wet hike down. That night, temps dropped; so we did find some fresh hardpack and some slick spots on the way down. The group strapped on the pons, just to make it a bit safer; nothing like the quick slip to induce a sore back the next day. Over all; a great hike up with some great friends. Some wet gear reminds us that a garbage bag is better than a $20 REI stuffsack. Also, trust the forecast. Gear Notes: Ev2 with broken pole. Crampons only to be a bit safer on the way down from the LC. GPS to find a better (safer?) way down from the ridge. Wind up radio to hear the Ducks beat the crap out of Portland. Approach Notes: Saw a couple dudes from Seattle and Vancouver on the way down; looks as though they camped a bit below us; also bagged the summit attempt. Did see another group of two going up on Sunday.

What's new, Water? This is a great time to drop a line for the Mazamas. Yes, yes, I know that the conga line, 11 peep rope teams are a bit much in April-May for Hood; but the BCEP program given every year is mostly material from Freedom of the Hills. What you choose to do with all that great training is up to you. Seriously Barefooter; that TR was scary. You got very lucky. Great job on the summit though; I bet you and the party really had a great time. Please give the Mazama's BCEP training a look see: http://www.mazamas.org/your/adventure/starts-here/C55/ See you in the 2011 season!

Did you go? I'm looking for a newer TR; I'm taking a group up this weekend the 18th.

If your in Portland, I recommend RCT fabrics. I've purchased fabric from them (they have an interweb tube site as well; just google it). VERY friendly a happy to help you make your own. The last waterproof breathable fabric I picked up was $23 a yard. They also sell the silk-weight stuff you need for a bag liner. If you buying a simple one, I like the Mountain Hardwear basic cordura one - cheap, no frills, but works.

Don't tell me the Grammar Nazi is back. Interested?