Hood or Jefferson between 8/17-8/20

[edmclen]

I'm looking for a partner or partners to attempt the south slope of Mount Hood or Jefferson sometime between Friday and Monday (8/17-8/20). I've only just gotten into mountaineering and don't have much experience (just Mt. Adams). I'm in good physical condition (i.e. I shouldn't slow you down), but I haven't done much mountaineering rope work. As a seven-year rock climber, though, I'm familiar with the basics and should learn quickly.

 

Let me know if you're interested, and we'll meet up for coffee or a beer sometime this week.

[DavidVO]

I'd love to do Mt. Hood, but already in mid-July the S Side route was considered done for this year - horribly melted out, very soft slippery snow, and a significant risk of rock fall:

http://www.cascadeclimbers.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/703519/

People still did later attempts, but no surprise were disappointed:

http://www.cascadeclimbers.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/708760/

For a safe and enjoyable trip, save Mt. Hood for next year.

 

[edmclen]

Thanks for the advice. What about Jefferson or North/Middle Sister?