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I would only rope up at the Hotlum glacier (as a few others did last weekend) that is heavily crevassed these days.

Hey Jimbo, Thanks! No I am not stuck on the idea of climbing the C-D (it is my first time on the mountain). The alternatives sound much better! Any beta on the approach to the Park and Rainbow glaciers? Also, I do not want to haul tons of rock pro, so what route would fit the bill? Anastasia

Hi guys, I need you input on the approach to the Coleman-Deming glacier. The idea was to climb Baker via this route. Road 39 is partially closed which leaves us with nothing but to hike for an extra 7 miles if we want to start at that trailhead. But at this point I am not sure that I want to. Alternatively, we could start at Easton (a different trailhead) and then somehow traverse to the Coleman. Has anyone done it before or where would be the best place for the traverse? Thanks a bunch in advance.

Glacier Creek road #39 is partially closed until late summer. Are you prepared to swing in some 7 extra miles to get to the trailhead? Anastasia

O, yes, there were crevasses and sketchy looking snow bridges and quite a few of them on both Bolum and Hotlum glaciers! This was the reason our alpine start was moved to 5 a.m. so that by the time you get to the area the sun will be out to see them!

We will be climbing the Hotlum-Bolum ridge this weekend: myself (PDX) and two others from Cali. I guess see you up there. We will be camping for one night at the higher camp - Marine camp, if I remember right and next day after the summit, descending all way down to the trailhead.

Climbed the Old Chute on 05-30-09. Apologies for the late input. No ropes, no fuss. Started at Timberline at 12 midnight, past the tent city above the IR at 4.00 a.m., summit at 5.30 a.m., breakfast on the summit at 5.35 a.m., back to the car at 9.00 a.m. For the reasons unknown to mankind, some days in the chute are worse than just a zoo (see pics). Icy and cold before the sunrise, a way colder than in December when we did West Crater Rim with Olegv. I witnessed a snowboarding accident of a guy descending the icy Chute who lost his grip and was sliding down for about 150'. His randonneeing friend made a wise decision to stop after taking two turns and to downclimb it instead. I still keep wondering why would anyone even think about doing something like that before the sun significantly melts the snow. Gear notes: helmet, crampons, axe and second tool (useful on the downclimb to make your own path to stay away from mega roped teams) North Face summit ridge: Rainier, Adams and St. Helens

I really want to climb Rainier this year. DC, Kautz, Emmons or Success Clever. PM or e-mail at mitochondria100@gmail.com

Hey Sherri, I would love to climb with you at Leavenworth if you plan on going again some other weekend. I was climbing Hood today. Anastasia

Hi, I am always interested in rock and alpine climbing. Open to anything except Hood which I climbed today and done with it until next year. PM here or e-mail at mitochondria100@gmail.com Anastasia

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Looking for a partner or two to climb Hood with this coming weekend. Solid skills, have all the gear for steep snow and easy ice. Preferred routes: Wy East, Leuthold Couloir, possibly West Crater variation (conditions permitting). Will do Pearly Gates if you are willing to lead the icy pitches. Make sure you have transportation to PDX. Please PM or reply to this post.

Hey, I would be certainly interested. What dates do you have in mind and who else are in the team?