Photos by vertx

Looking at the Twin Cracks section of Sunshine wall.

Cracks & columns as far as the eye can see. Stem and jam to your hearts delight.

This one will get your attention. Have fun protecting it!

Here is a shot of the Stems & Seeds area. There are about 8 routes in this shot rated between 510a and 5.11c.

This was taken about 80 feet up looking at a couple routes in the Stems & Seeds area.

The new route behind the fallen Herm's Tower. 510a. A long runnout not easily protected.

A fun 5.8 double crack. Very popular route

A view of the Hogsback on Mount Hood in the winter from Crater Rock. February 9, 2004.

A very interesting start to this route. Good luck placing any gear! February 21, 2004.

John pushing through the mid section of Death Fall Blocks. (5.7) Taken February 21, 2004.

John reaching the technical crux of the route. Death Fall Blocks (5.7) Taken February 21, 2004.

This is John topping out on Jude 24. This route has nearly the same finish as Death Fall Blocks. February 21, 2004.

After a long runout and a small roof. This is the crux of the climb. John February 21, 2004.

Just after sunrise looking up toward the intended route. Just a few more steps and we will be there!

A look at the headwall from the Hogsback. February 9, 2004.

A look up to the Perly Gates from the Hogsback. February 9, 2004.

You can see the steam rising from the furmoles to the west of the hogsback. Beautiful day! For perspective, the two small black dots at the bottom of the hogsback are our packs. Taken February 9, 2004

A little Ice Climb anyone? Taken February 9, 2004.

Perfect weather for this winter ascent of Mount hood. February 9, 2004.

West face of Chimney rock from the approach. Photo by Fred Spicker.