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Mt. Hood Trip Report: Eliot Headwall, Variation - 05/02/2021

Posted by Spencer Daigle · May 18, 2021

The line [we took parallels] the existing Ravine line. I’d spotted this line on my first trip up the Eliot Headwall this year, jaw-dropped at the amount of ice all over. The dark rock band above the ice looked menacing yet alluring.

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First Ascent: Mt. Hood – Cathedral Ramp (II WI3 M3)

Posted by Spencer Daigle · May 13, 2021

Mt Hood’s Cathedral Ramp saw its first ascent on April 17th, 2021 by Matt Zavortink, Aaron Nelson, Kyle Tarry and Nick Sweeney (me). This route sits high on Mt Hood’s Northern aspect, starting off the Eliot Glacier at about 9000 feet. This route features moderate, well-protected mixed climbing in a fantastic alpine setting.

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Training for Climbing - A Perspective from Becky and Phil

Posted by Spencer Daigle · March 01, 2021

Both Becky and Phil climb at a very high level while juggling full time jobs and other commitments. They graciously provided some in-depth insight into their specific training plans, how they find motivation, and they offer some tips to people just getting started.

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Climbing in the Wind Rivers — Becky Switzer

Posted by Spencer Daigle · December 16, 2020

Flashback to July and remember what it was like to only be four months into the pandemic. Plans had been sidelined for an unforeseen amount of time. Travel was difficult, international travel nearly impossible. As a rock climber who travels frequently, my plans were significantly altered with a large objective going completely unrealized.

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Transcendental Linkup — Luke Negley

Posted by Spencer Daigle · October 20, 2020

We sat on the ledge not saying much as we watched the sun set over the city, we both knew that this was going to be one of the most physical days of climbing either of us had ever done. As the sun set we attempted to get some sleep before the alarms went off at 2:00am.

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