I am a Houstonion. Looking for climbs within 5 hours from Portland or Seattle between September and November. I am a reasonably experienced hiker but novice climber looking to get some mountaineering experience. I will most likely be climbing solo, therefore, looking easy to moderate snow climbs (<45 degrees) or glaciers without much crevasse danger. I do not have glacier travel skills. My skills are limited to axe and crampons. Any ideas will be greatly appreciated. I have found some options I thought were reasonable, but not sure how they are in fall season.
Hayden Glacier: http://www.summitpost.org/north-ridge-v ... ier/155622
Hyas Creek Glacier: http://www.summitpost.org/hyas-creek-gl ... all/155582
Colchuck Glacier: http://www.summitpost.org/colchuck-glacier/162204
