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JasonK806
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After dissecting the weather forecast for Hood the entire week I decided that it would be worth it to just go and give it a chance. The weather the next weekend didn't look promising enough and I was getting a little stir crazy because I wanted to go up hood since December. Left Ellensburg at 615AM on Friday and started hiking up around 1130am. Didn't actually check my watch that often on this trip.
 Starting up with my heavy overnight pack  Saw a shooting star in the morning (not in picture though)  Devils Kitchen  Summit
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awilsondc
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Looks awesome! I plan to finally make it up there this year. Thanks for the stoke! 
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pcg
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| Jeff wrote: | | Do you know where you can buy the snow park permit? Do you need two of them for an overnight? |
Not sure if you need two one-day sno-park permits for an overnight, but just go to REI and buy an annual sno-park permit for $25.
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Malachai Constant
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Annual snowpacks are now $40 and $80 for grooming
"You do not laugh when you look at the mountains, or when you look at the sea." Lafcadio Hearn
"You do not laugh when you look at the mountains, or when you look at the sea." Lafcadio Hearn
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JasonK806
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I just got a wilderness permit and filled out the climbers form before I left.
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pcg
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Sun Jan 29, 2017 9:23 pm |
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| JasonK806 wrote: | | I just got a wilderness permit and filled out the climbers form before I left. |
Separate from those, you're also supposed to have an Oregon sno-park permit displayed in your windshield if you park at Timberline parking lot, or any other ski area lot, as well as the plowed out roadside parking areas for snowmobiles, xc skiers, etc.
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JasonK806
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Oh didn't realize I needed a perking permit. I looked online for parking fees but couldn't find any. I also heard some people were getting kicked out of the parking lot in the middle of the night for sleeping in their cars, they seem to be enforcing that now, at least for some.
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pcg
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Sun Jan 29, 2017 11:37 pm |
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It's alright to sleep in your car as long as you park in the overnight area, which in the past has been along the backside of the main parking lot, against the concrete barrier that overlooks the road below. Just look where the campers are parked.
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Mikey
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Tue Jan 31, 2017 4:26 pm |
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Jason. What is your tent make and model? A wind resistant tent is usually needed for the higher altitude exposed locations.
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Randito
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JasonK806
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Its the Black Diamond Eldorado tent, the 87" length one, since I am 6'3". It works great, its a really bomber tent for its 5 lb weight. It held up good that night, just have to make sure its tied down securely. The two pole design is sturdy, but if you are going to encounter really severe winds then a middle crossbar is good to have on top of the tent.
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Brushbuffalo
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| JasonK806 wrote: | | The two pole design is sturdy, but if you are going to encounter really severe winds then a middle crossbar is good to have on top of the tent. |
I suppose this comment should go in Gear. 
Anyway, I have the predecessor of the BD Eldorado, the Bibler Eldorado. It is identical, I think, except for the logo. (BD purchased Bibler including the designs). It has served me very well but on Baker at the Black Buttes camp a few years ago, in summer, a severe east wind blew all night and tore out the glued-on pullout on the upwind side. I collapsed the poles to prevent further damage, resulting in a flappy bivy bag for my companion and me.
The moral is to always try to pitch a tent with the long axis parallel to the wind if feasible. Works....until the gale changes directions. 
I repaired the Eldo at home and it continues to serve me well.
Passing rocks and trees like they were standing still
Passing rocks and trees like they were standing still
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JasonK806
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Definitely have to plan the placement of the tent according to the wind. And if you know the wind is going to be strong then you need a wind break, even the best tents will rip eventually.
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Brushbuffalo
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| JasonK806 wrote: | | you know the wind is going to be strong then you need a wind break, even the best tents will rip eventually. |
Yes, that's why snow walls are constructed at the camps on Denali. Also a good wall not only protects your tent but allows you to put it up in the first place in a really strong wind.
Passing rocks and trees like they were standing still
Passing rocks and trees like they were standing still
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Just_Some_Hiker
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| Jeff wrote: | | Do you know where you can buy the snow park permit? Do you need two of them for an overnight? |
Most gas stations and stores in Govy sell Sno-Park permits, and there's a truck which usually drives around the Timberline parking lot on weekends selling them, too. Only one permit is needed per vehicle, regardless of group size or if you're overnighting.
I would not advise Hood as an overnight climb, unless you're really just wanting to go camping. The climb itself is short and carrying overnight gear is a waste of effort. In my opinion.
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