Climbing partner/s for Mt Hood, Jul 11-15

[mntn.gallivanter]

I'm planning to attempt Mount Hood sometime during the week of July 11-15 and am looking for a partner of similar or greater experience level to climb with, preferably someone who has climbed Hood previously or an equivalent Cascade peak. I'm looking to do the standard route from the south, starting at Timberline Lodge.

 

My experience includes a Mt Rainier attempt with RMI last September, a three-week glacier mountaineering course with NOLS in the Chugach range in Alaska, and the successful ascent of several 14ers in Colorado and 40 some 12,000'+ peaks in New Mexico.

 

I understand the climbing season generally is considered over on Mount Hood in mid July and am would like to know if people on this forum would advise against my suggested dates. Unfortunately I can't come sooner. I'm hoping due to the increased snow pack this year in the Northwest conditions will cooperate with me. I want to avoid as much ice/rock fall danger as I can.

 

So, if you can join or can at least provide important information, I greatly appreciate it.

Edited June 6, 2011 by mntn.gallivanter

[aruel100]

hey, i was trying to find a more experienced climber to take me up Hood but the guy i know is off to Colorado and he wont be back for a few weeks HOWEVER, he did say that i should find someone to take me up Hood within a couple of weeks else it'd be too dangerous.

 

so...i think you going mid july is a bad idea.

~keep safe