[any opinions about the Mammut Monolith GTX boot?]

I am considering a new boot purchase and was looking at the Mammut Monolith GTX boot. These would be used for mostly summer, general mountaineering and routes like the Reid Headwall on Mt. Hood and the Kautz Glacier on Mt. Rainier. Therefore, some 50-60 degree ice thrown in with the general stuff. I am looking for information concerning durability, truness of fit and stability on moderate ice slopes with crampons.

 

Thanks

[FS: LaSportiva Makalu Mountaineering Boots]

La Sportiva Malaklu hiking/mountaineering boots, European size 44 (10.5/11 US), medium width. Purchased new one year ago and used once. These boots are in EXCELLENT condition. I had a pair of Makalus for ten years and bought these to replace them but went up about a size too big. The removable insole has been removed, but you will want your own insole in a boot like this anyway. My first pair lasted through ten years of mountaineering because I babied them and I babied these too. They look unused and the tread is almost mint. Original box. Will send pics on request. $170 OBO.

[WTB: crampons, boots, ice axe]

Dont know exactly what kind of boots you are looking for, but I I have La Sportiva Malaklu hiking/mountaineering boots for sale. European size 44 (10.5/11 US), medium width. Purchased new one year ago and used once. These boots are in EXCELLENT condition. I had a pair of Makalus for ten years and bought these to replace them but went up about a size too big. The removable insole has been removed, but you will want your own insole in a boot like this anyway. My first pair lasted through ten years of mountaineering because I babied them and I babied these too. They look unused and the tread is almost mint. Original box. Price negotiable, but I would like to get $170 for them.

 

[Old Chute direct from Illuminationn Rock?]

Ptown climber1, with regard to rockfall, I assume you are speaking abut traversing from I-Rock, beneath Crater Rock (south of), toward the trad route, correct? And when you say traversing higher up, you mean stayng west of Crater Rock to get to the Old Chute, right?

[Old Chute direct from Illuminationn Rock?]

I will be on Mt. Hood, camping at Illumination Rock, in early June. It appears from photos that a route directly from I-Rock to the Old Chute (west side of Crater Rock) would save considerable time over traversing to the east side of Crater Rock and climbing the Hogsback, only to then traverse back to the Old Chute (assuming the PGs are in poor shape). Is this possible at that time of year? Also, how long should the climb from I-Rock to the summit take? I'm assuming a reasonably fit climber could do it in about two hours?

Thanks in advance.

[cheap hotel close to Mt. Hood]

Thanks for all of the advise. I checked out the Mazamas Lodge website and it looks like it might be perfect for our group.

Thanks,

V

 

 

[cheap hotel close to Mt. Hood]

Does anyone know of a hotel to stay at near Mt. Hood that's affordable? Don't need fancy, just near the mountain so I don't have to drive from Portland on the day I climb. Options identified online seem pricey. Will be there for a few days, otherwise, I would just sleep in the car. Thanks.

[MSR Skinny Too tent experience]

Does anyone out there have any experience with using the MSR Skinny Too tent as a mountaineering tent? It is listed in several places as a 3+ season tent and I was wondering how it holds up to a mountain weather beating. They are on sale at backcountrygear.com for $119 and that seems like a great deal if it can handle the conditions.

[trip planning for summer Mt. Hood climb]

Thanks for all of the input thusfar...very helpful. Will keep all in mind as I plan. We will be there during the week, so I would expect that the crowds will be reduced somewhat. That was actually my first consideration when planning this. I will probabaly come out a few days earlier and attempt the Sunshine route (carryover to normal route) with a friend of mine based in WA. Will do some reconaissance during that trip too. I'll be sure to bring my knickers and alpenstock.

[trip planning for summer Mt. Hood climb]

Hi Everyone:

 

I am planning to introduce a couple of friends to mountaineering by visiting Mt. Hood in June. My goal was to spend 3 days on the south side of the mountain. On day one, we would climb to camp above the Palmer Lift or near Illumination Rock. After establishing camp, I will teach them about moving in crampons and ice axe and rope use (preferably on some steeper terrain). On Day two, I want to teach them about mountain safety, i.e., self arrest, anchor building, crevasse rescue and self extraction from a crevasse. On day three, we will make a summit attempt and descend. My specific questions: (1) are any decent crevasses present in the upper Palmer Glacier/ Illumination Rock are near which we can practice the crevasse skills (trip is in mid-June)? (2) are any steep slopes available nearby to practice self arrest (from photos it looks like either side of the Hogsback might do (crazy?), but I've never seen what's at the bottom)? (3) Is camping possible near Illumination Rock in June? (4) How long are the Pearly Gates and Old Chute couloirs? Photos make these appear to be around 150 feet in length or so. I'm trying to gauge rope management in these sections. Thanks for your input.