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    The NW Alpine Blog of Alpine Pursuits

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

    First Ascent: Mt. Hood – Cathedral Ramp (II WI3 M3)
    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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    Climbing in the Wind Rivers — Becky Switzer

    Climbing in the Wind Rivers — Becky Switzer
    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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