kdm17 - Aug 13, 2011 1:32 am Date Climbed: Aug 11, 2011
A little late...
First time up on the mountain. Started at 1:30am, took an hour siesta in the Palmer lift house, and hit the Hogsback around 8am. The snow was great the whole way up. The hogsback is very far to the left than what I had in mind and the PG route looked impassable. Nearly vertical with tons of signs of rock fall. We opted for the Old Chute, which was very straight forward, yet steep regardless. Back to the car around noon. I'd recommend waiting til next year if you're an amateur like my friend and I. Only one other person summited. The Bergy is open and very wide. No ropes.
xpda - Aug 10, 2011 3:33 pm Date Climbed: May 22, 1999
Mount Hood
Snow was Soft.
DarrenKnezek - Aug 9, 2011 10:15 pm Date Climbed: Jul 20, 2011
Old Chute Climb
Hiking by the ski run for over 2,000 feet was a little boring, but the top part was a blast. Great time with Jennifer and John Judd.
dkangas - Aug 1, 2011 11:46 pm Date Climbed: Jul 6, 2011
Bit of a Yawner
Loooooong snow slog for a small amount of climbing on the South Side. Will do another route next time.
standard route, conditions in the last chute were icy enough that I felt safety necessitated to put on crampons the last 100' or so, but otherwise just cruising. Snowboarded from the summit, again the only issue was the gnar ice in the initial descent couloir, after that it was regular black diamond...
Osterizer - Jul 15, 2011 8:48 pm Date Climbed: Jun 18, 2007
Osterized
Made the summit around noon via the Alternate Route
graham - Jul 15, 2011 12:20 pm Date Climbed: Jul 3, 2011
Old Chute Dog Route
Cool cone and the Timberline Lodge breakfast was awesome. Lots of folks on the mountain this day
nicozone - Jul 14, 2011 5:01 pm Date Climbed: Jun 11, 2011
Old Chute Route
I went up on Monday (7/11) and the conditions are great in the mornings, but as soon as the sun starts shining ice started to come loose. There are long snowfall trails coming down from the Pearly Gates route. And the Bergschrund has opened up to cover the majority of the lower route.
The Old Chute route is still in great condition, with ice holding snowpack and allowing easy kick steps. We didn't stop for long at the summit because the winds started picking up.
Mkaschko - Jul 13, 2011 3:28 pm Date Climbed: Jun 9, 2011
Old chute
Camped just outside the ski area and made the summit around 7:30am after leaving at about 2am. Good firm snow and a lot of it made for a pretty straightforward ascent.
Took a friend up the pedestrian Old Crater Variation. The climbing up top in the chute was fun, although the route was tracked out the whole way. Abysmal weather (wet, cold, and cloudy). We only saw two other climbers on the peak the entire day; they had set up a camp and were doing the route in two days, complete with legitimate Chouinard and Frost laminated bamboo piolets!
5dsch - Jul 10, 2011 12:17 am Date Climbed: Jun 16, 2011
"Mt. Hood", never gets old.
Fun trip and 2nd trip to Hood this year! Unfortunately I had to turn around due to my partner hitting the wall hard at Devil's Kitchen. No hard feelings towards him though, 5 summits out of 6 ain't bad. Next year he agreed to accompany me again and we'll take 2 days. Even though we didn't make it, no regrets!
Tbacon251 - Jul 7, 2011 12:31 am Date Climbed: Jun 25, 2011
The Gates
Took the Pearly Gates route while everyone else seemed to be taking the old crater variation. The gates were in perfect condition. There were not many people on the mountain that day. Climbed with SP’er Chuck(aka I like it on top).
Nice climb on a Tuesday, only 4 other parties on the mountain, summit to ourselves!
I like it on top - Jul 3, 2011 1:04 pm Date Climbed: Jun 25, 2011
Southside Route
Summited with best friends, Perry, Troy, and Stanislav for the 2011 Cops on Top Summit for Heroes event. We will never forget. Absolutely perfect weather. I had an incredible time.
MissH - Jul 3, 2011 5:54 am Date Climbed: Jul 1, 2011
Lost Rainier but Won Hood
Summitted Hood after leaving Rainier a day early due to bad weather. Nice little bonus on that trip. Went up Old Chute. Smelly and crunchy - fantastic weather and views. Can't wait to do again and beat my time.
Bezoar Goat - Jun 21, 2011 6:23 pm Date Climbed: Jun 17, 2011
Blue Skies
Perfect blue skies with views of Ranier & St. Helens. A great experience for my first Cascade climb.
Grampahawk - Jun 18, 2011 1:57 pm Date Climbed: Jun 17, 2011
awesome views
A 1 am start assured that we'd beat the crowds up the Hogsback and Pearly Gates. The sun came up on a Crystal clear day with bright blue skys. The sulpher fumeroles started to make me nauseous but the wind shifted and spared me any real discomfort. Had a nice ice scramble near the top of the "gates" and we had the summit to ourselves with fantastic views of Rainier, St Helen's, Adams, Jefferson and more. I was able to do several glissades, totalling about 1200 feet of elevation loss on the way down, adding to the fun. Topping everything off, Ralph Lauren was doing a photo shoot for their 2012 winter clothing line so there were many beautiful models hanging around the lodge, the Bruins won the title, and we were successful in climbing Mt Baker also!
kdm17 - Aug 13, 2011 1:32 am Date Climbed: Aug 11, 2011
A little late...First time up on the mountain. Started at 1:30am, took an hour siesta in the Palmer lift house, and hit the Hogsback around 8am. The snow was great the whole way up. The hogsback is very far to the left than what I had in mind and the PG route looked impassable. Nearly vertical with tons of signs of rock fall. We opted for the Old Chute, which was very straight forward, yet steep regardless. Back to the car around noon. I'd recommend waiting til next year if you're an amateur like my friend and I. Only one other person summited. The Bergy is open and very wide. No ropes.
xpda - Aug 10, 2011 3:33 pm Date Climbed: May 22, 1999
Mount HoodSnow was Soft.
DarrenKnezek - Aug 9, 2011 10:15 pm Date Climbed: Jul 20, 2011
Old Chute ClimbHiking by the ski run for over 2,000 feet was a little boring, but the top part was a blast. Great time with Jennifer and John Judd.
dkangas - Aug 1, 2011 11:46 pm Date Climbed: Jul 6, 2011
Bit of a YawnerLoooooong snow slog for a small amount of climbing on the South Side. Will do another route next time.
jpsmyth - Jul 24, 2011 8:24 pm Date Climbed: Jul 18, 2011
Great climbHad a great time. Proved the value of wands to get back down.
zoomloco - Jul 16, 2011 4:30 pm Date Climbed: Apr 17, 2010
shredded!standard route, conditions in the last chute were icy enough that I felt safety necessitated to put on crampons the last 100' or so, but otherwise just cruising. Snowboarded from the summit, again the only issue was the gnar ice in the initial descent couloir, after that it was regular black diamond...
Osterizer - Jul 15, 2011 8:48 pm Date Climbed: Jun 18, 2007
OsterizedMade the summit around noon via the Alternate Route
graham - Jul 15, 2011 12:20 pm Date Climbed: Jul 3, 2011
Old Chute Dog RouteCool cone and the Timberline Lodge breakfast was awesome. Lots of folks on the mountain this day
nicozone - Jul 14, 2011 5:01 pm Date Climbed: Jun 11, 2011
Old Chute RouteI went up on Monday (7/11) and the conditions are great in the mornings, but as soon as the sun starts shining ice started to come loose. There are long snowfall trails coming down from the Pearly Gates route. And the Bergschrund has opened up to cover the majority of the lower route.
The Old Chute route is still in great condition, with ice holding snowpack and allowing easy kick steps. We didn't stop for long at the summit because the winds started picking up.
Mkaschko - Jul 13, 2011 3:28 pm Date Climbed: Jun 9, 2011
Old chuteCamped just outside the ski area and made the summit around 7:30am after leaving at about 2am. Good firm snow and a lot of it made for a pretty straightforward ascent.
BLong - Jul 12, 2011 6:51 pm Date Climbed: Jul 12, 2011
Old CraterTook a friend up the pedestrian Old Crater Variation. The climbing up top in the chute was fun, although the route was tracked out the whole way. Abysmal weather (wet, cold, and cloudy). We only saw two other climbers on the peak the entire day; they had set up a camp and were doing the route in two days, complete with legitimate Chouinard and Frost laminated bamboo piolets!
5dsch - Jul 10, 2011 12:17 am Date Climbed: Jun 16, 2011
"Mt. Hood", never gets old.Fun trip and 2nd trip to Hood this year! Unfortunately I had to turn around due to my partner hitting the wall hard at Devil's Kitchen. No hard feelings towards him though, 5 summits out of 6 ain't bad. Next year he agreed to accompany me again and we'll take 2 days. Even though we didn't make it, no regrets!
Tbacon251 - Jul 7, 2011 12:31 am Date Climbed: Jun 25, 2011
The GatesTook the Pearly Gates route while everyone else seemed to be taking the old crater variation. The gates were in perfect condition. There were not many people on the mountain that day. Climbed with SP’er Chuck(aka I like it on top).
bellinghamclimber - Jul 6, 2011 7:17 pm Date Climbed: Jul 6, 2011
Gorgeous DayNice climb on a Tuesday, only 4 other parties on the mountain, summit to ourselves!
I like it on top - Jul 3, 2011 1:04 pm Date Climbed: Jun 25, 2011
Southside RouteSummited with best friends, Perry, Troy, and Stanislav for the 2011 Cops on Top Summit for Heroes event. We will never forget. Absolutely perfect weather. I had an incredible time.
Tbacon251 - Jul 7, 2011 12:30 am
Re: Southside RouteGreat climbing with ya!
MissH - Jul 3, 2011 5:54 am Date Climbed: Jul 1, 2011
Lost Rainier but Won HoodSummitted Hood after leaving Rainier a day early due to bad weather. Nice little bonus on that trip. Went up Old Chute. Smelly and crunchy - fantastic weather and views. Can't wait to do again and beat my time.
kutsch - Jun 26, 2011 8:18 pm
FunFun
Bezoar Goat - Jun 21, 2011 6:23 pm Date Climbed: Jun 17, 2011
Blue SkiesPerfect blue skies with views of Ranier & St. Helens. A great experience for my first Cascade climb.
Grampahawk - Jun 18, 2011 1:57 pm Date Climbed: Jun 17, 2011
awesome viewsA 1 am start assured that we'd beat the crowds up the Hogsback and Pearly Gates. The sun came up on a Crystal clear day with bright blue skys. The sulpher fumeroles started to make me nauseous but the wind shifted and spared me any real discomfort. Had a nice ice scramble near the top of the "gates" and we had the summit to ourselves with fantastic views of Rainier, St Helen's, Adams, Jefferson and more. I was able to do several glissades, totalling about 1200 feet of elevation loss on the way down, adding to the fun. Topping everything off, Ralph Lauren was doing a photo shoot for their 2012 winter clothing line so there were many beautiful models hanging around the lodge, the Bruins won the title, and we were successful in climbing Mt Baker also!