Cobra_Commander Posted December 22, 2006 Posted December 22, 2006 I have a feeling I will steer clear of the south side this spring Quote
sk Posted December 22, 2006 Posted December 22, 2006 Here's some beta on the Hogsback route: from SummitPost... My advice to a first timer would be to 1 - wait until May or June 2 - hire a guide or go with someone who knows what they're doing thanks for the link to betta I wanna do that!!!!! Quote
sk Posted December 22, 2006 Posted December 22, 2006 muffy, have you ever done hood? I have stated on several occasions that i am as of yet not a mountain climber, I am a rock climber. and a shitty one at that. Quote
billcoe Posted December 22, 2006 Posted December 22, 2006 No you are not a shitty rock climber. You are just a rock climber just like so many of us. It is most important in this game that one have the mental capacity to keep ourselves safe. Which means knowing both your own limitations and the potential for external issues (like rockfall, bad weather, issues, etc etc) . You are all that. I've known 5.11 climbers who are shitty climbers. A shitty rock climber would be an unsafe person. I have known a few. But you are not a shitty rock climber Muff. I suspect you'd also be good company on a mountain, you might suck some of these folks into inviting you along if you are interested. Practice practice practice self arrest first. Quote
sk Posted December 22, 2006 Posted December 22, 2006 (edited) No you are not a shitty rock climber. You are just a rock climber. It is most important in this game that one have the mental capacity to keep ourselves safe. Which means knowing both your own limitations and the potential for external issues (like rockfall, bad weather, issues, etc etc) . You are all that. I've known 5.11 climbers who are shitty climbers. A shitty rock climber would be an unsafe person. I have known a few. But you are not a shitty rock climber Muff. I suspect you'd also be good company on a mountain, you might suck some of these folks into inviting you along if you are interested. Practice practice practice self arrest first. I am interested. I am slow and i can't carry a ton of weight, but i am fun Edited December 22, 2006 by Muffy_The_Wanker_Sprayer Quote
cartomat Posted December 22, 2006 Posted December 22, 2006 Is there going to be a pay-per-view? Quote
billcoe Posted December 22, 2006 Posted December 22, 2006 Is there going to be a pay-per-view? I'd pay, but ya gonna have to get the background dudes doing all the finger waving out of the picture as they do nothing for me. Quote
OlegV Posted December 22, 2006 Author Posted December 22, 2006 Guys! The south side of Hood is nothing but a walk-up! Don't be intimidated. People 'climb' it in running shoes. In fact, going light is a key to the Hogsback. Going through the Pearly Gates is another matter. Three weeks ago MtHigh and I retrieted of the Devil's Kitchen HW variation due to ice fall, finishing via the right shoulder of Hogsback and the Pearly gates. We encountered sweet 50-55 degree alpine ice and the Gates was a 10 ft icy step. So, if you are a novice, I would recommend the West Crater Rim variation as a direct finish - it's just a snow slope. Here is another shot of Yocum a couple of days ago - morning and afternoon ones: Quote
miker Posted December 23, 2006 Posted December 23, 2006 (edited) Hey Oleg, nice TR. Looks like a lot of fun Ivan. Glad we didn't go to Smith then? Edited December 23, 2006 by miker Quote
iain Posted December 23, 2006 Posted December 23, 2006 So, if you are a novice, I would recommend the West Crater Rim variation as a direct finish - it's just a snow slope. Not to be a school marm but I have a lot of respect for the WCR after it killed 1 through massive trauma and hurt others in an avalanche in 1998. Evaluate carefully, esp on sunny days after a storm. It can be a great ski otherwise. Quote
OlegV Posted December 23, 2006 Author Posted December 23, 2006 Agree, Iain. There is no easy way up the Hood anymore. The Pearly Gates have changed and require a move or two of the technical climbing. Quote
cindy66 Posted December 27, 2006 Posted December 27, 2006 thanks for the pointers Oleg and Iain! planning the trip last week in march! Quote
ClimbingPanther Posted December 28, 2006 Posted December 28, 2006 Yes, thanks for beta from everyone in the past few weeks. Going to make a weather-dependent effort on some undecided but easy route on Sunday morning, Dec 31, probably S.S. Quote
TekEss Posted December 29, 2006 Posted December 29, 2006 Sorry to jump in and hope Im not hijacking, but your TR photos are very interesting. Is there a post or picture anywhere on the board that gives detail to a snow shelter? Would really like to see one of these (other than a diagram) to get a decent visual of size and construction. Did a search but didnt have much luck. T.I.A. Quote
Couloir Posted January 5, 2007 Posted January 5, 2007 no one has a picture? Either post this as a new topic or pick up a copy of FOTH they have several good pictures of them. Quote
dan_forester Posted January 5, 2007 Posted January 5, 2007 or try this , it's amazing what you can find if you search the internets. Quote
letsroll Posted January 5, 2007 Posted January 5, 2007 smart a$$ Dan. "Snow" Shelter is as large or as small as you want it. Where the hell have you been dan? You getting back to the gym soon? Quote
gslater Posted January 5, 2007 Posted January 5, 2007 He's married now (or soon to be, can't remember exactly...). Either way, congrats to Dan! Quote
Joe_Poulton Posted January 13, 2007 Posted January 13, 2007 So anyone know if Bob Martin is still kick'n his feet somewhere? He did the first ascent of the Castle Crags, as I was told be my Father. I think back in the '80s. Props Olegv! Awesome pics...that one on the rime is it just effects of Alpenglow or is it a slight after effect of infared? Quote
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