KevinZim

Huge help man. Was planning on hitting Mt Hood on the way. I can upgrade the car if required... I'll put in some research on these routes.

Thanks for the reply. More interested in mountaineering opportunities than rock climbing. Moderate-steep snow, class IV with some class V is good. I didn't put a grade on it because each climb will be evaluated separately with the combo of exposure, sustained difficulty, etc. I have ice axes, ice tools, crampons, etc. No skis. I've done ultras, speed hikes, military ruck races exceeding 30 miles...point is physical challenge is ideal. Flying into Seattle and will have from 2-8 May.

Hello from North Carolina, I am using this forum in preparation for an upcoming trip to the PNW (first time visiting). I am in search of a partner or group to climb and or mountaineer with the first week of May. I have extensive rock climbing experience (including trad), time in alpine environments, intense endurance events, backpacking, some ice climbing experience, and mountaineering exp, a full set of gear, etc. I have no avalanche or glacier travel knowledge beyond what is available to read in the Freedom of the Hills. I am more than happy to do some intro climbing or trips with any interested partners to vet each other’s skills before embarking on a more intense trip. Recommendations for challenging, moderately technical routes to solo (if this post fails to find a partner) avoiding glacier and avalanche territory would be much appreciated. I’ll have a rental car and plan on going as far south as Shasta. I love punishing myself and have a week to do as many awesome climbs as possible!