Good time for Mt Hood?

[kmehrtens]

Now that I have completed my climb up Mt. Rainier successfully this past July, I am looking to Mt Hood. What is the best time of the year to attempt Hood with the best chance of success/weather?

 

Any input on Timberline Mountain Guides?

 

[DPS]

Mt Hood is better climbed early season as rock fall becomes a significant hazard later in the spring and summer. Pick a good weather window May through June.

 

Also, since you have done Rainier already, Hood may seem like more of the same and perhaps less of a challenge. Why not try something a litte different, more alpine? Fisher Chimenys on Shuksan is an interesting route requiring rock climbing, steepish snow/ice/glacier climbing, route finding all on an incredibly beautiful and rugged mountain. The rock climbing is not technical, no more than class 4 if you are good at route finding.

[ivan]

Mt Hood is better climbed early season as rock fall becomes a significant hazard later in the spring and summer. Pick a good weather window May through June.

 

Also, since you have done Rainier already, Hood may seem like more of the same and perhaps less of a challenge. Why not try something a litte different, more alpine? Fisher Chimenys on Shuksan is an interesting route requiring rock climbing, steepish snow/ice/glacier climbing, route finding all on an incredibly beautiful and rugged mountain. The rock climbing is not technical, no more than class 4 if you are good at route finding.

since he's asking about a guide as well, i'd reckon he wants to stick w/ the volcanoes for now - i'd say at least look at doing something on hood other than the south side dog route - the cooper spur, sunshine route, luetholds coulior or sandy headwall are more interesting and exciting options for the hood wand!