TMO

Generally (many will probably disagree) May is a crap shoot with the weather, but there will be plenty of snow cover still.

I have always had my best luck on Hood (conditions wise) in February, March and April.

I have camped there many times. Cliff Lake in the Tatoosh Range (MRNP).... Just south of Lane's Peak.

All over a "half worn pair of shoes" that your wife left behind? You might not let it go, but clearly IT'S NOT WORTH IT!!!

Except, the bigger the pack, the more sh*t you carry.

The best route to the top looks alot harder than it really is, and the easier looking ways are nasty

Hey pjp, yes Eagle is a good first one to climb but is a little confusing up top. I also climb at Spire Rock a bit, send me a message if you want to get together for a climb.

Holy Shite!

Seems to me like we have enough natural and party inflicted rockfall to worry about... not that I have or would climb that route.

It changes from moment to moment....

Thanks Rad, You have described what I have been unable to put my finger on.... why I NEED outdoor adventure. A time to empty the head, a time for reflection, a time to feel our connection to everything. Well said!

I was out the same day doing The Castle, Pinnacle and Lanes peak. That is a great area!

I am hoping to climb the Gerber-Sink/upper Hidden Couloir (ledges across the fin) this weekend but my partner just bailed. If you are interested send me a PM or call me at 253-203-8203. Troy

That's what I wanted to hear Dane! I appreciate the info. Hoping to get it done in the next couple of weeks

Thanks John! I was thinking about maybe trying the third couloir finish, sounds ugly though.

I am planning on climbing Dragontail soon linking up the Gerber-Sink with the upper part of the Hidden Couloir route (crossing the Fin third class ledges). The Beckey Bible leaves a lot to be desired for descriptions, but I have gleaned some great beta from this site. I was wondering if some of you who have done this route (Dane, Off White, ??) could help me out with some particulars. - Route finding seems straight forward to BB Ridge. What is it like getting to the 3rd class ledges from there? - Looking at photos it seems like getting off the ledges could be a real pain. I know there is a delicate 5.7 move here, but is the route obvious? It doesn't seem like it from photos. - Finally, I would like to do the route in approach shoes and leave the axe and 'pons at home. Do you thinkI can get away with that? Much appreciated! Troy

Great TR! I'm glad I'm not the only one to get corn-fused on that route! A fine outing indeed, regardless off the route taken vs. the route intended. My confusion is always at the summit block. 3 times up, 3 different routes at the summit block, I must ask though, how many hours base to summit?

I have fought L5/S1 problems on and off for the last 15 years, mostly off. I know you didn't ask about this, but if you get a chance pick up Mind Over Back Pain by John Sarno before you go under the knife. It has been a life changer for me.

For alpine rock I bought the Mammut Serenity (8.9mm X 60M, 52 grams per meter)last year, love it. It comes in 70M as well. Like Gene says, it is all about what you are using it for though.

Go here for the campgrounds MRNP Camping If your family backpacks there are many official camps sites or you can get a backcounty camping permit for certain areas. Hope that helps.

Sick! Excellent video.... and climb!

The SW chute is the best glissade I have ever done!

Finally ran into this thread.... BUMP for hilarity!!! I'm gonna be chuckling all day now.

You are indeed LUCKY! Here's to many more years celebrating on Pinnacle Peak.