scheissami Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 Hey, gang: I just finished my first alpine-style climb a few days ago with a hike up Mt. Adams. That's the highest elevation I've been so far, and although the climb wasn't technical, I definitely got worked. I was wondering if any of yous had some recs for climbs of similar difficulty (i.e.--no belaying, no ropes, just ice ax, cramps and maybe some scrambling). I live in Portland, so most of the Cascades have potential for day-tripping. Appreciate any input. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layton Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 hmmmm...portland.... ..ummmmm... HEY! I got an idea!!!! MT HOOD?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plark42 Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 Definitely mt. hood- perhaps the Sisters and Shasta? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highclimb Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 mt. st. helens when the snows come around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azure29 Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 S.Sister, Middle Sister can be a scramble. You should get the 75 scrambles in oregon book. Has some alpine climbs that are not technical. There is a few in the N. Cascades. Nothing to the extend of S. climb on Adams. Did that one twice this year! One day was killer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Definitely mt. hood I once climbed the hogback route on Hood in August and discovered for myself why the "regular climbing season" there ends in July. The Pearly Gates aren't so pearly, it's all crappy scree up near the summit, but the real reason is in late summer that area above the bergschrund is a bowling alley and you are the pins! From the number of rocks lying around on the snow, and the size of some of them, plus the ones I saw come down (missed me!! nyahhh!!), I wouldn't recommend Hood in August to anyone, especially a noob. But next June, by all means go get it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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