Feb 15, 2013, Mt Hood, Ski Circumnavigation
2/15/13
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Trip: Mt Hood - Ski Circumnavigation
Date: 2/15/2013
Trip Report:
On the 15th of February under bluebird skies, E. Linck and I made a circumnavigation of Mt Hood on skis at roughly the 8000' level. Mr Linck knows a little something about volcalo circumnavigations as the current record holder for circumnavigating Mt Ranier's wonderland trail unsupported (running for 27 hrs? Please.) and I know a little bit about skiing and glaciers. It was a good team for the task.
As previously reported, conditions were ideal for distance travel, if not for skiing. The turns were good on the Reid glacier, but the stiff surface made for quick travel.
We made the circumnavigation (10.8 mi, ~7200') in 08:00:28.
This is an amazing way to spend the day and see aspects of the mountain that you would never otherwise see.
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Cracks were filled in well and with a stiff snow surface, I didn't ever feel iffy. We had a 35 m 7mm cord, 1 ice screw, and materials for a guarda hitch and haul. I know the rescue bizness, so ethan the crevasse poodle went first. :-)
Date: 2/15/2013
Trip Report:
On the 15th of February under bluebird skies, E. Linck and I made a circumnavigation of Mt Hood on skis at roughly the 8000' level. Mr Linck knows a little something about volcalo circumnavigations as the current record holder for circumnavigating Mt Ranier's wonderland trail unsupported (running for 27 hrs? Please.) and I know a little bit about skiing and glaciers. It was a good team for the task.
As previously reported, conditions were ideal for distance travel, if not for skiing. The turns were good on the Reid glacier, but the stiff surface made for quick travel.
We made the circumnavigation (10.8 mi, ~7200') in 08:00:28.
This is an amazing way to spend the day and see aspects of the mountain that you would never otherwise see.
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TR and Photographs
Hell yeah!
nice work! and great write-up!
Awesome TR easy to read and follow. Thanks for the beta too! Any concern about crevasses? Close calls?
Fantastic trip report and photos. ;)
Great use of a high pressure day!
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Any concern about crevasses? Close calls?
Cracks were filled in well and with a stiff snow surface, I didn't ever feel iffy. We had a 35 m 7mm cord, 1 ice screw, and materials for a guarda hitch and haul. I know the rescue bizness, so ethan the crevasse poodle went first. :-)
Excellent adventure!
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