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My apologies for getting snappy..I don't know, I see the same crap here in Colorado when someone new to climbing wants to tackle a 14er (not that I'm new to climbing, just new to Oregon). Yeah, for one reason or another, I can't navigate to summit post right now. I appreciate the help though. ~Adam~

@Dhrmabum...Look at the times I posted the questions...Almost at about the same time. So no, my answer was not received first on summit post. I swear to God, I don't know where this arrogance comes from in regards to the ENTIRE climbing community in general. Either way, to the people that took the time to answer my questions I appreciate it. ~Adam~

My apologies folks (for not living in Oregon). I live in Colorado...YES! I understand that the Cascades are a completely different beast than the Rockies. I also understand that Hood is not to be taken lightly. Before I proceed, might I just point out that I've done a TON of my own research on google and summitpost and all that good stuff...Excuse the crap out of me because I've never been on your mountain but would like to. Okay, I digress...My skill level is pretty good. I stick to mostly Class III stuff out here in Colorado and the exposure level is around a IV or V. I've climbed slopes/routes with 45 degrees plus. I know how to use crampons know how to use my axe and have done a little work with rope (not much). Yeah, I've post holed up a mountain before...that's what winter climbing in Colorado is unless you stick to a ridge the entire climb or your on the West side of the slopes. What I was trying to ask was, I don't want all the melt off on Hood that you see in late June/July but I don't want to turn myself around because I'm getting caught in a blizzard. How's this (being that you people seem so freaking reluctant to answer my questions) Hows the weather on Hood during mid-May? ~Adam~

Hi All, I am planning on climbing Mt Hood next year. First, I am looking for more of an Alpine climb with more snow. I don't want to climb it in July. I am wondering, what are the best weather months for an attempt of Mt Hood. I want A LOT of snow, but I don't want to blow my summit chances because of bad weather. I am thinking about climbing Hood in May...Is early May a good time for weather or would it be better to push my dates back to mid or late May or even early July? Any info would be greatly appreciated. ~Adam~ P.S. Can anyone show me some pictures of the difference between climbing up through the pearly gates and going by way of the "old chutes".