Approach
Start at the Timberline Lodge (5800 ft) and walk up on the right (east) side of the ski trails (there should be a special trail for climbers). Climb two miles to the top of the ski lift (8,600 ft), passing the Silcox Hut (7000 ft). At the top of the lift, bear climbers left on a rising traverse aiming for Illumination Saddle. From the saddle drop down to the Reid Glacier and stay right aiming for the broad gulley.
Route Description
As with most routes on Hood, Reid Headwall is best climbed in early season, May-June, under cold condtions. Ice fall is a concern.
From the base of the route climb up a steeping couloir to 50 degrees. The route is obvious. In gerneral go right at forks. At the top bear climbers right to the summit.
Descend the Hogsback route.
Essential Gear
Helmet, two ice tools, crampons. Rope and pickets/screws for nervous climbers/ crevasse rescue gear is not a bad, if not reccommended idea.
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