Jonn-E Posted February 9, 2001 Share Posted February 9, 2001 So this is a little out of date, but from the sounds of it, it is still somewhat applicable. I climbed Mt. Hood between Christmas and New Years for the first time, and it was just peachy. I randoneed up to Pinnacle point to camp, hiked up then skied down. It's not supposed to be that warm at 9,800ft in Dec. was the prevaling thought. snow soft but firm, great for climbing, highly recommend the one day trip. However skiing down was horrendous due to poor windblown snowpack, so don't try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted February 9, 2001 Share Posted February 9, 2001 Where is Pinnacle Point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenolith Posted February 10, 2001 Share Posted February 10, 2001 Do you mean Crater Rock? Not quite 9800' I think... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbw1966 Posted March 9, 2001 Share Posted March 9, 2001 Pinnacle Point? Where is that? You sure you were on Mt. Hood? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbb Posted March 10, 2001 Share Posted March 10, 2001 anyone know how the conditions on hood have been lately? thinking about a ski climb/descent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbw1966 Posted March 13, 2001 Share Posted March 13, 2001 What exactly are you looking for? I've been up to Mt Hood the last two weekends in a row and ski conditions have been fine in the areas I have been in but as you probably know (I hope) conditions vary during the day and with snow fall. I haven't summitted anything--just been telemarking in the Clark Creek drainage. What route are you thinking of? I know that Cooper is pretty thin, Eliot would be a very committing climb due to crevasse exposure. I'm sure south side is fine. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerg Posted March 21, 2001 Share Posted March 21, 2001 Anyone know what condition Sandy Headwall is in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Posted March 22, 2001 Share Posted March 22, 2001 I don't know from first hand knowledge, but I would say it would be good, cause we're having freeze thaws now. Its at least worth going to have a look. [This message has been edited by Billy (edited 03-21-2001).] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragu Posted March 22, 2001 Share Posted March 22, 2001 I was climbing on Hood about 3 weeks ago, and had very nice conditions on Leuthold Coulior (West side). The snow was soft and shin/knee deep below the hourglass, and wind scoured above (great for cramponing). Some of the walls on the sides of the coulior were bare rock, but there weren't any rocks coming down, just a lot of spindrift. Watch out for warm days as there are a lot of weak layers in this snowpack. Otherwise, if you have clear days and a low freezing level, conditions on Sandy should be perfect right now. Tim  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowleopard_x Posted March 25, 2001 Share Posted March 25, 2001 Tim - How did the crossing of the Reid look to you? Are the crevasses sufficently filled in and bridged, or does it still look like a mine field because of the lack of snowfall? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonn-E Posted March 25, 2001 Author Share Posted March 25, 2001 To answer earlier questions, I guess I got the name wrong. It is a ridge that ends in a flat spot on the East side of the Southern face, barely above Illumination Rock in elevation. Go to my website to see pictures of it if you are that curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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