That is why they left their intentions with the Ranger's office, wore warm, layered clothes, took bivy sacks and extra rations, etc.
One has to ask, why didn't they take Personal Location Transponder? These are recommended for all climbers on Mt Hood. Yet, they decided to screw the taxpayers.
224 posted on 12/17/2006 8:37:28 AM PST by aimhigh