Anyone up for Hood via WyEast or Hogsback on June 22nd?
Party is two so far looking for 3-4 people if possible to increase safety. Looking to do a 1 day gig, hoping for partner(s) more experienced than us, but would be comfortable with teammates that know the route. There is some flexibility in time, but summit day would have to be on the 22nd as we will be leading a climb up Helens on the 24th and need night of 23rd to turn around gear.
Strengths: we both move reasonably quickly, comfortable with roped teams, self/group arrest and glacial travel. Areas working on: knots, risk assessment, rescue, leadership. We have our own gear, but will rent MLU's. Recent summits: Rainer, Whitney, Helen's and many 4-5 K peaks in N. Cascades for practice.
We would also be interested in hiring a 'guide' that knows the route, if anyone has any ideas? Timberline is booked for 2 man-guide service for this date; and we want to stay away from big caravan groups if possible.
We appreciate any info/offers to join our team,
Mark and Sam