March 29, 2015, Cerro del Hood
3/29/15
OR Mt Hood
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No tunneling required, but still some awesome mushrooms in this part of the cryosphere!
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We skied the South Chute. It goes, but it's very steep right now, is firmer than it looks, and has hidden rime features. First time I've skied a route other parties were belaying! Also maybe useful to some: the Pearly Gates are open for business. Mostly just wanted to share a cool rime ice photo, here's a couple more:
We skied the South Chute. It goes, but it's very steep right now, is firmer than it looks, and has hidden rime features. First time I've skied a route other parties were belaying! Also maybe useful to some: the Pearly Gates are open for business. Mostly just wanted to share a cool rime ice photo, here's a couple more:
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First time I've skied a route other parties were belaying!
Well put!
I was up there the other week and it was icier than all hell. I am guessing it softened up for you guys?
Hogsback was soft. Below the crater was hammered on the east, soft to the west.
The upper chute was too soft for a screw, too hard to drive a picket to the hilt.
Also, credit where it's due: Daver snapped the top pic, and skied it like a champ.
The upper chute was too soft for a screw, too hard to drive a picket to the hilt.
Also, credit where it's due: Daver snapped the top pic, and skied it like a champ.
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