Albert_Pynstardt

Looks like a weather window is forecast for Hood after many storm cycles. Any predictions for how quickly the conditions will stabilize enough to climb a steep route?

January is a terrible month to attempt Rainier. One of the worst. February or March are a better bet. Also, unless you fancy an extra 25 mile approach/deproach, cross Emmons off your list and stick to routes out of Paradise.

I heard this story first hand from Twight about 30 years ago. Pretty incredible.

I like Greenwoods. They fit my Scarpa Maestrale and did a nice job.

Not what I wanted to hear, but thanks for the update.

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Good one!

Hey gang, The various selected guidebooks that are available have been a boon for climbers. They not only identify high quality routes, but the detailed beta makes climbing them easier. I have climbed a number of routes over the years that I felt deserved 'selected' status. I think my top candidate would be Ice Cliff Arete on Mt Stuart. Does anybody have routes they would add to a selected guide?

Thanks for the observations and analysis.

Thanks for the updates!

I'm curious how the NF Mt Hood is shaping up. Please post any observations or conditions reports for Mt Hood here. TIA DPS

DM sent.

Thanks Jason! I don't get up to the North Cascades very often, but I'll let you know if I do.

Hey gang, I'm looking for climbing partners for this winter. I'm from Seattle originally currently residing in Boise. I used to post here under DPS/danielpatricksmith. I've been climbing for 30+ years. AIARE 1, WFA certified. The alpinist and ice climbing community Boise is pretty limited so I'm casting a larger net. I make several trips to the Cascades and Hyalite several times a year. In the short term I would like to do something on Hood (NF Right Gulley, Black Spider, etc.), ski touring in the Wallowas, ice climbing in Hyalite. Longer term I would love to get to the Peruvian Andes. Daniel Smith Please send a DM if interested.