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Ah Joe - Bummer but my friend and I are climbing Hood on the 18th so just a day ahead of you or we'd join you. We were considering the same thing, potentially hiring the cat and finding companions for the ride and cost, and just got the link to this forum today to potentially advertise. I think I've seen the commentary enough to know how the locals feel but if anyone else out there is interested for June 18th starting that morning a little after midnight, well they can track me down at Kimwirtz@comcast.net. We are still deciding, and probably won't, but hey if all the guided groups get that advantage it seemed just like a little insurance on a head start towards a summit. Be safe.