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Activity Notes
Early season climb of Mt. Hood from the south side. We will evaluate conditions closer to the climb and go up either old chute / pearly gates and most likely come down old chute. Will wait until about a week out to start accepting climbers. I will look to start making firmer plans / dates about a week out. Go/No Go will likely have to be days out. We will be starting from timberline lodge at a time yet to be determined. This will most likely be an early start (12am-4am) from timber lodge. Mt Hood has a potential for a bad fall above crater rock, with the runout being long or ending in a fumarole. Everyone is to be on high alert once we ascend above Crater rock. Pay attention, do not try to go faster than what might be reasonable for you. If you are struggling for any reason, speak up **************** DESCENT NOTES Please have some experience with downclimbing in steep / icy terrain before applying. We will continue to have discussions on what everyone is comfortable with starting now and throughout the climb. If the climb goes, we will most likely descend the old chute route. This dictates at least 3 points of contact facing the mountain, with the ax being in a high dagger position. You also have to be aware of ice coming from climbers above you. While it is courteous to not knock stuff down on climbers below you, sometimes it is beyond your control. For that, it is recommended that the team follow a staggered formation while descending. We will talk more about this as the climb gets closer. At all points of time, be aware of your crampons and how they may catch on your pants or boots. Use your ax (you will have two tools) in a self arrest position There was a recent accident on a mazama climb of an experienced climber descending the chutes https://www.oregonlive.com/environment/2023/11/im-going-to-die-portland-woman-falls-hundreds-of-feet-on-mt-hood-ponders-how-she-survived.html?outputType=amp ******************* If you are newer to climbing or have questions, I encourage you to reach out to me before to make sure this climb is a good fit for you! Latest Climb Information - https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/mthood/recreation/?cid=FSEPRD1018659 Winter climbs of Mt Hood are very different from spring/summer. If you have not summitted the mountain before, please talk to the leader. Email any questions -> pheNam2000@gmail.comMost Recent Past Activities
May
8
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Mt. Hood, South Side
May
21
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Mt. Hood, South Side
May
26
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Mt. Hood, South Side
Jan
1
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Mt. Hood, South Side
Jan
24
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Mt. Hood, South Side
May
7
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Mt. Hood, South Side
Jun
6
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Mt. Hood, South Side
Jun
11
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Mt. Hood, South Side
Jun
13
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Mt. Hood, South Side
Jun
15
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Mt. Hood, South Side
Dec
31
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Mt. Hood, South Side
Jan
8
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Mt. Hood, South Side
Jan
10
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Mt. Hood, South Side
Feb
1
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Mt. Hood, South Side
Apr
9
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Mt. Hood, South Side
May
5
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Mt. Hood, South Side
May
6
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Mt. Hood, South Side
May
7
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Mt. Hood, South Side
May
9
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Mt. Hood, South Side
May
14
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Mt. Hood, South Side
May
14
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Mt. Hood, South Side
May
18
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Mt. Hood, South Side
May
18
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Mt. Hood, South Side
May
20
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Mt. Hood, South Side
May
21
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Mt. Hood, South Side
May
23
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Mt. Hood, South Side
May
24
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Mt. Hood, South Side
Jun
1
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Mt. Hood, South Side
Jun
4
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Mt. Hood, South Side
Jun
7
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Mt. Hood, South Side
Jun
8
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Mt. Hood, South Side
Jun
10
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Mt. Hood, South Side
Jun
10
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Mt. Hood, South Side
Jun
12
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Mt. Hood, South Side
Jun
13
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Mt. Hood, South Side
Mar
1
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Mt. Hood, South Side
Apr
28
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Mt. Hood, South Side
May
2
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Mt. Hood, South Side
May
4
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Mt. Hood, South Side
May
6
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Mt. Hood, South Side
May
11
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Mt. Hood, South Side
May
12
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Mt. Hood, South Side
May
16
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Mt. Hood, South Side
May
30
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Mt. Hood, South Side
Jun
2
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Mt. Hood, South Side
Jun
7
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Mt. Hood, South Side
Jun
8
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Mt. Hood, South Side
Jun
10
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Mt. Hood, South Side
Jun
18
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Mt. Hood, South Side
Jan
22
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Mt. Hood Testing 1
Apr
27
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Mt Hood South Side
Apr
30
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Mt. Hood (Test Climb Only)
May
1
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Mt. Hood, Pearly Gates
May
3
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Mt. Hood, Pearly Gates
May
4
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Mt. Hood, Pearly Gates
May
7
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Mt. Hood, Old Chute
May
9
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Mt. Hood, Old Chute
May
10
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Mt. Hood, Old Chute
May
11
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Mt. Hood, South Side
May
12
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Mt Hood, South Side
May
13
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Mt. Hood, South Side
May
14
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Mt. Hood, South Side
May
16
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Mt. Hood, Old Chute
May
17
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Mt. Hood, South Side
May
23
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Mt. Hood, Old Chute
May
24
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Mt. Hood, South Side
Jun
3
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Mt. Hood, Pearly Gates
Jun
8
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Mt. Hood, South Side
Jun
11
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Mt. Hood South Side
Jun
16
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Mt. Hood, South Side
Jun
17
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Mt Hood, South Side
Dec
5
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Mt. Hood, South Side (Winter Climb) December
Jan
14
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Mt. Hood, South Side (January)
Jan
15
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Mt. Hood, South Side (Winter Climb)
Jan
29
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Mt. Hood, South Side (Winter Climb)
Jan
31
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Mt Hood, South Side (Winter Climb)
May
1
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Mt. Hood, South Side
May
2
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Mt. Hood, Pearly Gates
May
3
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Mt. Hood, Pearly Gates
May
5
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Mt. Hood South Side
May
8
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Mt. Hood/South Side
May
11
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Mt. Hood, South Side
May
11
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Mt. Hood, South Side
May
14
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Mt. Hood/South Side
May
18
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Mt. Hood, Pearly Gates
May
20
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Mt. Hood/South Side
May
22
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Mt. Hood, Old Chute
May
23
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Mt. Hood Old Chute
May
25
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Mt. Hood, South Side
May
29
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Mt. Hood, South Side
May
30
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Mt. Hood, South Side
May
31
Climb
Mt. Hood, Pearly Gates
Jun
8
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Mt Hood Southside
Jun
9
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Mt Hood, South Side
Jun
16
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Mt. Hood, South Side
Jul
18
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Mt. Hood, Old Chute
Nov
23
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Mt. Hood, Mazama Chute
Feb
10
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Mt. Hood, South Side
Feb
20
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Mt. Hood, South Side
Feb
21
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Mt. Hood, South Side
Mar
9
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Mt. Hood, South Side
Mar
10
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Mt. Hood, South Side
Apr
30
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Mt. Hood, South Side
May
4
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Mt. Hood, South Side
May
7
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Mt. Hood, South Side
May
17
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Mt. Hood, South Side
May
20
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Mt. Hood, South Side
May
22
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Mt. Hood, South Side
Dec
1
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Test Payment Activity
Mar
13
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Mt. Hood South Side Winter Climb
Mar
13
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Mt. Hood, South Side (WINTER)
Mar
22
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Mt. Hood, South Side
Apr
19
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Mt. Hood, South Side
May
5
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Mt. Hood, South Side
May
11
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Mt. Hood, South Side
May
13
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Mt. Hood, South Side
May
17
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Mt. Hood, South Side
May
26
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Mt. Hood, Old Chute
May
30
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Mt. Hood, South Side
May
30
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Mt. Hood, South Side
May
31
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Mt. Hood, Old Chute
Jun
3
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Mt. Hood, South Side
Jun
4
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Mt. Hood, South Side
Jun
6
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Mt. Hood, South Side
Jun
7
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Mt. Hood, South Side
Jun
16
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Wy'east (Mt. Hood), South Side
Jan
28
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
Feb
11
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Wy'east (Mt. Hood), South Side
May
6
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
May
10
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
May
11
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
May
14
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
May
18
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
May
23
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
May
25
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
May
28
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
Jun
29
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
Jan
1
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
Jan
27
Climb
Mt Hood South Side
Apr
26
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
May
1
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Mt Hood South Side
May
7
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
May
12
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
May
15
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
May
18
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
May
20
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Mt. Hood, South Side
May
24
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
May
25
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
May
25
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
Jun
1
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
Jun
4
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side Overnight Camp/Climb
Jun
6
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
Jun
12
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
Jun
15
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
Jun
18
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side overnight camp/climb
Jun
19
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
Nov
25
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
Dec
10
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
Dec
28
Climb
Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side, Likely Old Chute
Dec
29
Climb
Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
Jan
19
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
Mar
12
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Mt. Hood South Side
Mar
30
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
Mar
31
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side (Skis/Splitboard only)
Apr
26
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
May
3
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
May
9
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
May
11
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
May
12
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side Overnight
May
14
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
May
15
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
May
18
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side, Ski Climb!
May
21
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
May
27
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
May
28
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
May
30
Climb
Mt. Hood South Side
Jun
2
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
Jun
6
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
Jun
6
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
Jun
10
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
Dec
1
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Wy'east (Mt. Hood), South Side
Jan
9
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
Feb
28
Climb
Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
Mar
9
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
Apr
18
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
Apr
24
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
Apr
25
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
May
4
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
May
6
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
May
7
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
May
10
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
May
13
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
May
18
Climb
Mt. Hood (Overnight), South Side
May
20
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
May
29
Climb
Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
Jun
1
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
Jun
2
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
Jun
4
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
Jan
18
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
May
2
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
May
4
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
May
14
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
May
17
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
May
20
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
May
20
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
May
28
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Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
Jun
11
Climb
Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side
Jun
13
Climb
Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side, Alpine Experience
Past activities include any trip reports from the leaders.