[TR] Hood - Old Chute 3/31/2013

[Bosterson]

Trip: Hood - Old Chute

 

Date: 3/31/2013

 

Trip Report:

The Old Chute is ice-free after the nice weather we've had. There's a good staircase up at the top, though lower on the chute it's kinda slushy and goopy. The snow was so soft even before the light hit it that you can just walk down it without downclimbing.

 

Dawn summit light

 

 

Going down the top of the Chute

 

 

Cutoff path over to the top of the Hogsback - easier walking, might be less safe once the sun hits it.

 

 

Gear Notes:

Ice axe, crampons, helmet.

 

Approach Notes:

Walking up the sno-cat tracks.