metal4lyf

Not deep, but sufficient I think. Comfortable leading WI3, have led WI4. Rainier last year, Cotopaxi and Chimborazo in Feb, Pisco and Chopicalqui earlier this month. Many, many steep snow lines in Colorado over the past 3 years. My partner is relatively inexperienced but hasn't been intimidated by anything I've thrown at him, including Whitney MR, Rainier FF, Ecuador volcanoes, Mt. Russell E Ridge, etc. I'm on a glacier kick right now, and the Baker and Shuksan routes mentioned are looking like fun alternatives.

Thanks everyone. I'm ruling out Hood at this point. Last year Adams looked pretty good, but I've been digging up photos from prior years in which the glaciers look awful. Hope it cools off out there.

Thanks for the fast replies. Are you speaking from experience? Last Labor Day weekend on Rainier we had a few big ones come down the Finger because we were late. It was manageable. The worst rockfall was encountered descending DC due to hundreds of people dragging ropes above us. Even then we didn't come away feeling that we'd taken a risk climbing it so late. I'll admit it got me thinking the late-season hazards are exaggerated. Are Adams and Hood that much worse than Rainier? Thanks again

Hi, Posted this a few other places but haven't heard back yet. I'm looking for a route recommendation for Hood or Adams (flying into Portland) over Labor Day weekend. Steep snow and easy-to-moderate ice. Would prefer a glacier route and will not be bringing rock pro. Did Fuhrer Finger on Rainier that time last year and dealt with rockfall (mostly due to a late start), rotten snow, and messy glaciers. I figure that's par for the course by September. Anyone find a good time on the snow late August? Thanks! michael