jesselillis Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Anyone climbed Mt.Hood in November (Thanksgiving)? I'm thinking of going up with a relatively inexperienced partner. I've only been up in July. I would be comfortable going up with him in those conditions, but I'd anticipate November being a bit less ideal? Thoughts/suggestions/alternatives appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike1 Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 It depends... watch the weather over the next few months to gage conditions. Fall season mountaineering can be a bit more hazardous due to crevasses and/or bergshrunds being covered with week snow bridges. Take precautions and do some more training with your partner. Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Poulton Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Definitely pay attention to the snowpack as it builds. Don't go up if a coastal front is coming...unless you're positive you can get back to the start in zero visibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 november's not a great season for newbs, but the n side in particuliar is a siren for those w/ just enough experience to get their balls slammed in the drawer then! look for very cold/clear weather following a few cycles of wet/warm weather and you can find extremely cool icy conditions... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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