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OT: Mt. Hood 2017
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Craig Lalley <[log in to unmask]>
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Craig Lalley <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 11 May 2017 15:36:16 +0000
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We (My son Samuel (17) and friend from church, Dave) started hiking at 1:30am, found my friend from Boise (ex-HP) Guy Paul (fellow lister).

Hit the Hogsback at 7:30am.    Got news that the Bergshrund (Ice bridge was getting thin).    Dave was done and was not going to attempt thesummit.   Sam, Guy and I started towards the Bergshrund, I was in the lead.    I went over, Guy followed.   Sam didn't feel right and went back.

This year we went through the Pearly Gates (the old Climbers shoot was closed).   Got stuck in a traffic jam of about 12 people. 
You know, "Hang on to that side of the mountain while I go through".   Hit he summit at 8:10 it was gorgeous.
On the way down, I punched a whole in the Bergshrund, hence I was the last person across this year.   The Bergshrund is an ice bridge,
When I punched the hole, it was more at eye level, like looking into a window.   It was beautifully lit cave, the sun was shining through the ice and snow.
Finally made it back to the Hogback at 9:30 and said goodbye to Guy.   And started the lonely decent on my own.   Was in the car by 12, it was a good day.
Hopefully you can see the attachment.

-Craig



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