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I was just looking at this pack in REI. http://www.rei.com/product/813388 Has anyone bought this pack? (I believe it is relatively new) Or have any thoughts on it?

My crew and I most likely saw you up there on the 29th. I remember seeing that guy tube off Sargent Ridge. We were the first group out of Lake Helen on Sunday morning. We left for the summit around 1:15 AM. It was a great day to climb. I am glad to see you guys summited.

Thanks for the information, I realized after this post that I should have searched the site a little more. Some of the most recent trip reports were very helpful. Thank you.

Hi everyone, I am new to this site! I just moved to the Vancouver, WA area and I have been eying Mt. Hood for the past couple months. I have been reading up on the South Slope/Hogsback approach. I was wondering if anyone has been up there this winter and if you have input on what the Old Crater Variation is like? Besides bringing the normal helmet, ice axe, crampons, and other avy gear would you recommend any other equipment? Would you advise roping up while climbing the Old Crater Variation? Thanks for the beta!