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Southside Climbing Conditions – June 5, 2009
Note to climbers:
Due to staff vacancies, we are unable to update climbing conditions as often
as we have in the past. Other websites exist that provide anecdotal trip reports
that may or may not prove helpful. Please check the NWAC for up to date snow
and weather conditions expected on Mt. Hood.
Short Term:
See Northwest Weather and Avalanche center http://www.nwac.us/products/SABSEA
Also some good photos of the Pearly Gate's chutes have been posted on the Cascade
Climber web site in the last week or two.
Longer term:
The re-alignment of the Hogsback is still resulting in a steep traverse route
up and through the Pearly Gates. Many climbers are taking the traverse west
of the Hogsback and using the Old Chute also known as the Mazamas route as an
alternate. This route is more exposed than the traditional south side route
was. Reports indicate this route may be slightly less steep than last year.
Those that have climbed Pearly Gates have said the right gully is slightly better
than the left gully.
Disclaimer:
Conditions on the mountain change rapidly. This does not point out all
hazards. Don't expect that what is described here is what you will find.
These reports are from competent climbers who are sharing their observations
at one point in time. You need to be evaluating conditions and weather
throughout your climb.
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