jennibsmiles Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Hey all! I'm new to the forum and relatively new to climbing, most recently made a summit hike of Mt. Adams ... what can I say? I'm hooked. Anyone interested in summiting Mt. Hood sometime in June or July with a newbie (or two) in tow? I have some flexibility with my schedule and can hike weekdays or weekends with a little advance notice. Re: experience, the Muir snowfield on Mt. Rainier is my playground (average 5-6+ hikes a season), and I make at least one summit hike of St. Helen's each year; Adams was my first hike using crampons/ice axe, but Mt. Hood is calling my name! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrex Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Why wait till June? If there is a good weather window on hood lets go. My first Hood summit was in Feb. and it was sweet, then in the summer it was crowded, scary, and not as purdy:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocky_joe Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 June is pushing the end of the Hood season. July is not a time to be up there. Try and get in with someone going April/May. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Lewis Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 I agree, a buddy of mine went up in May and says it was good. When I went up in late June I had a bit of ice, although ironically it was better that day and I did not hear the hissing ice much on the way down, but on the way up I was a little worried when I got pelted by an ice chunk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennibsmiles Posted February 4, 2011 Author Share Posted February 4, 2011 Thanks jrex - I appreciate the info! June was guesstimate based on the availability of one of my hiking partners, but the early the better! Are you interested in hiking the mountain sometime? I have two experienced partners, one of whom has a flexible schedule, one who needs to plan ahead and can only hike weekends. Both are game to summit this again, but if mid-week works, my 'flexible' friend can make it happen - we'd just prefer to have someone else along with experience on Hood. We have one other hiker who would like to summit Hood as well, but he's new to the sport as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennibsmiles Posted February 4, 2011 Author Share Posted February 4, 2011 WOW, Josh - amazing photos on your website! Thanks for the info on your experience - sounds like earlier in the year is going to be the better choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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