INR doc

I was thinking the weather would be nice, it wasn't, and the rockfall would not be a problem, it was. Mutual decision to turn back at Crater Rock definitely. Once the skies cleared I could see the enormous bergstrom at top of Hogsback, uncrossable, forcing ascent to climbers left where I had gone two years ago. That route was clearly crossing multiple bowling alleys. The snow was perfect so in regard to a training run I would go up as far as Hogsback again although rockfall from Crater Rock is an issue. With so little snow there was a dramatic change in appearance, really cool.

I am new to this site, has anyone been up Mt. Hood this week? Planning on the hogsback if weather clears- unlikely. Do we need to rope up. Is passage thru pearly gates usual approach now? thanks