Quick report

Skinned from Climber’s Lot to Mt. Hood summit via Old Chute and descended west of Crater Rock

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Quick report

Successfully skinned from Timberline climber’s lot to DK. Booted from DK to summit via Old Chute - solid bootpack that traverses over the hot rocks. From Palmer to DK, snow was mostly packed powder. Little to no iciness, chicken heads, and rhime. DK to summit, snow was granular. Despite warm temperatures and minimal wind, no shooting cracks, snow instability, or collapsing. Descended just below Old Chute and skied west of Crater Rock. A couple visible holes to watch out for. Stellar day!