"New year…new hike! Originally planned on accessing from the north but ended up hiking in on a trail from the south. That added about 6 miles round trip to the hike. Weather wasn’t the greatest but rain held off until I was back at the truck, so that was a plus. Overall great day outdoors. " — cgoodno76 • Jan 1, 2025

"December 6, 2024. Stunning sunrise. Finally got to climb Mazama Chute after having to turn around in July and do 1 o'clock instead when there was an ice step with bad sticks. Cruiser climbing conditions today. Descended via 1 o'clock. Natural ice fall was more prevalent than I have seen coming down from the Old/Chute 1 o'clock area. The snow did not quite warm up enough for an amazing ski down, but still not too bad above Palmer. With Ryan." — runningvegan • Dec 6, 2024

"November 30, 2024. Climbed Pearly Gate left, there were two mixed rock/ice sections leading into the gates. The sun during the week made the ice melt quickly off these sections, previously they were not reported to be mixed. There was an 8-ish foot ice step in the left gate. Challenging conditions, with a mix of good sticks and not so good sticks. Ice was easy to flake off in places and totally solid in others. Really had to work for the summit today. Descended via 1 o'clock, easy peasy. Excellent early snow made for great skiing conditions on the way down. With Ryan. " — runningvegan • Nov 30, 2024

"October 25, 2024. A nice, clear fall day. Hiked in from Pamelia Lake TH, great views of Jefferson with a dusting of snow. Poked around the lake a bit afterwards and watched a pair of bald eagles chase ducks. " — runningvegan • Oct 25, 2024

"October 13, 2024. At long last, fourth try on this mountain was successful. After turning around at the bowling alley the week prior due to rim ice and no microspikes, we came back and didn’t need the microspikes. Some frost on the rocks, but no icy coating. Thanks to the two fellows who let us use their rope to get down the bowling alley. With Ryan. " — runningvegan • Oct 13, 2024