[TR] Mt. Hood- Snowdome 7/10/2006

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Climb: Mt. Hood-Snowdome

 

Date of Climb: 7/10/2006

 

Trip Report:

Still great skiing on the Dome! We hiked the East Moraine and crossed the lower compression zone of the Elliot. The approach across the Elliot Glacier is getting complicated by crevasses on the West side at about 7300'. Might be better to stick to hiking up the West moraine now. Skied Languille Bowls on the descent - only one short section to walk between the 1st and 2nd bowl on the descent. Sun cups are suprisingly minimal but watch out for cracks and bomb holes (melt-outs from rocks.) Skied to within 50 feet of the Timberline Trail but it's melting back rapidly.

 

Gear Notes:

Shoes! The hike in up the moraine and out on the trail was pure love in hiking shoes.

 

Approach Notes:

Bridge over Elliot Creek is not yet in place but plenty of snow to cross just downstream.