Mt. Hood South Side Monday, July 1

[mvarney]

I'd like to find a partner or group for Mt. Hood's south side (Hogsback/Old Chute) next Monday night, July 1. The rest of my team have canceled due to injuries and lack of preparation, and I would prefer not to go alone.

 

I consider myself an "advanced beginner," having climbed Mt. Adams South Side (twice), St. Helens, and Shasta Avalanche Gulch. I have and know how to use all standard gear, including axe and crampons, except that I am not experienced with ropes and don't have a harness. I am probably willing to get a harness if you plan to use a rope. I would prefer to go with those who are at least as experienced as I am.

 

Please PM me if you are interested.

Edited June 26, 2013 by mvarney

[mvarney]

Upon further investigation, it appears that after this week's storms, the snow conditions might not be too great. Now I'm leaning toward next week. What do y'all think?

 

[Edit: I have now decided on next Monday, July 1, if I can find a partner. See the revised original post above.]

Edited June 26, 2013 by mvarney

[Water]

hmm... most of the snowpack is fairly consolidated but yet there could be some postholing up high if you go the first day after fresh snow has been falling--depends how much fresh up high. that said it doesn't take much intense june sun to cycle the snow and at the least give you a firm crust for the way up in the early AM, a day or two or three after, esp with temps going so high.

[mvarney]

No takers for Monday the 1st?

 

- Matt

[bebopego]

PM sent...onward and upward!

[Novak]

Did you make it up on the 1st? I'm coming in next week from SC, hoping to do the same route as you on either Thurs night 7/11 or Fri 7/12. I'm in the same boat - really prefer not to do it alone. I have lots of experience on what I would call "technical hikes", having done most of Colorado's 14ers. However, from what I read you can do Hood without ropes and harness. Are you interested?

Dave

novakproductions@yahoo.com