INR doc Posted September 5, 2010 Posted September 5, 2010 I am new to this site, has anyone been up Mt. Hood this week? Planning on the hogsback if weather clears- unlikely. Do we need to rope up. Is passage thru pearly gates usual approach now? thanks Quote
Nitrox Posted September 5, 2010 Posted September 5, 2010 I am new to this site, has anyone been up Mt. Hood this week? Planning on the hogsback if weather clears- unlikely. Do we need to rope up. Is passage thru pearly gates usual approach now? thanks Weather is very iffy this time of year, best to take a gore-tex pants and jacket, heavy parka, and bivvy. Yes, a rope is mandatory as is pickets, ice screws, 2 flukes, 70m rope, crampons, and three pairs of socks. Don't forget your beacon and sat phone as well. Quote
INR doc Posted September 7, 2010 Author Posted September 7, 2010 I was thinking the weather would be nice, it wasn't, and the rockfall would not be a problem, it was. Mutual decision to turn back at Crater Rock definitely. Once the skies cleared I could see the enormous bergstrom at top of Hogsback, uncrossable, forcing ascent to climbers left where I had gone two years ago. That route was clearly crossing multiple bowling alleys. The snow was perfect so in regard to a training run I would go up as far as Hogsback again although rockfall from Crater Rock is an issue. With so little snow there was a dramatic change in appearance, really cool. Quote
Holk Posted September 8, 2010 Posted September 8, 2010 I recall scrambling up rocks the size of VW Bugs while they were sliding backward. The thought of getting trapped underneath one of those scared me a little too much. Nearing the tail-end of September 2009. Quote
Barefooter Posted September 9, 2010 Posted September 9, 2010 conditions are good, had an easy climb to the summit last Saturday (09-04-2010) http://picasaweb.google.com/dan.martinek/MountHoodClimb?feat=directlink Quote
RaisedByPikas Posted September 11, 2010 Posted September 11, 2010 Might want to think twice before listening to Barefooter, check out the sweet quickdraw tie in method they used though in his TR... http://cascadeclimbers.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/977070/Re_TR_Mount_Hood_SS_09_04_2010#Post977070 Quote
rocky_joe Posted September 11, 2010 Posted September 11, 2010 Don't go. Wait til the mountain is good and snowed in. It is FAR TOO DANGEROUS this time of year. Quote
Holk Posted September 11, 2010 Posted September 11, 2010 Not to mention its easy access year round. So instead, go climb something that's limited to a summer approach while it's still in season. Eh, maybe that's the one you should think about!? Quote
Water Posted September 11, 2010 Posted September 11, 2010 conditions are good, had an easy climb to the summit last Saturday (09-04-2010) http://picasaweb.google.com/dan.martinek/MountHoodClimb?feat=directlink you should clarify you didn't go to the summit, but the summit ridge. if it was easy you would have gone to the summit. Quote
Ptown_Climber1 Posted September 11, 2010 Posted September 11, 2010 conditions are good, had an easy climb to the summit last Saturday (09-04-2010) http://picasaweb.google.com/dan.martinek/MountHoodClimb?feat=directlink Conditions are good? This is some dangerous misinformation being spread here....anyone that doesn't wear a helmet on Hood, especially now, disqualifies themselves from the conversation. Quote
nels0891 Posted September 20, 2010 Posted September 20, 2010 ptown, im with you, these people should clearly not be giving info when they seem quite misinformed to the dangers of climbing. Looks to me like these folks dodged a bullet. This is the reason why so many people get hurt on mt. hood. Quote
Major Major Posted October 22, 2010 Posted October 22, 2010 geezuz krist people. there's no end to it. Quote
LonelySummit Posted October 25, 2010 Posted October 25, 2010 Welcome to winter climbing season. Got my blue jeans and snowboarding helmet ready. Might even have to get the flannel out of the closet. Stay safe this year! Water; Gates in a couple weeks? Quote
Water Posted October 26, 2010 Posted October 26, 2010 yeah, I've been practicing my quick-draw noose tie-in as featured by the poster, barefoot, referenced above. i found some 3mm guy-line cord (clerk said it can hold 220lbs so we are golden, plus it is reflective so that is even better) it will be even lighter than the 6mm shit barefooter used. Also after hearing some advice from MajorMajor i plan on drinking a quart of egg nog before we leave the parkinglot, due to the caloric density of it-you can't beat it! And I'll take some thick apple cider to drink along the way up since it tastes good and has good electrolytes. we can forget the helmets too like barefooter since it is snowy that means everything will be safe, just like when it is completely melted out. following that line of thought you should bring a full rack in case there are good 'ice cracks' for protection at the gates. Quote
LonelySummit Posted October 26, 2010 Posted October 26, 2010 (edited) It looks like this weekend is a go (so far). Weather looks cold and windy. I bet this thread will get used all season now for Hood. When can we get our own topic? On the topic of pre-climb meals..Dan once bet me I could not eat a double cheeseburger in the parking lot and keep it down till summiting. Not only did I not do the hock and hurl, I had another in Sandy on the way home. Edited October 26, 2010 by LonelySummit Quote
Frikadeller Posted October 27, 2010 Posted October 27, 2010 Well, it's all covered in snow, finally. Quote
LonelySummit Posted October 27, 2010 Posted October 27, 2010 With the temps being low, I'm really counting on it being solid too. I would hate to be postholing for hours. God, I need to learn to ski. Used gear sale coming soon; time to start hoarding money from the wife. Quote
ColinB Posted October 27, 2010 Posted October 27, 2010 bet there is ice up there..... Shhhhh... Quote
powderhound Posted October 27, 2010 Posted October 27, 2010 bet there is ice up there..... Shhhhh... I got to work so someone go climb something and give me some ice porn. go check out the widow! Quote
LonelySummit Posted October 27, 2010 Posted October 27, 2010 Heading up through the gates this weekend, so maybe a tad bit of ice for you; I'll snap a few shots and maybe turn some video on. Quote
billbob Posted October 28, 2010 Posted October 28, 2010 Gotta get in shape for winter, doing weekly conditioning hikes up the SS. Fairly cool and breezy (but sunny!)today. Looking forward to actually climbing in another month or so. Quote
dhrmabum Posted October 28, 2010 Posted October 28, 2010 Great shots, Billbob. Good on you for getting out there. I assume that's as high as you went, where you shot the photos from? Quote
ivan Posted October 28, 2010 Posted October 28, 2010 was stoked to see the great white beacon of winter resurected today! Quote
dhrmabum Posted October 28, 2010 Posted October 28, 2010 I agree! And St. Helens, gleaming in that late afternoon, low-angle sun. Very nice. Quote
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