I am taking a trip to Welches Oregon in August and just wanted to know if anybody had any advice on climbing Mt. Hood. I have read online that climbing it in August can be dangerous due to falling rock and ice. I am looking to climb from Timberline lodge but as of yet I have not been able to find any good info on routes etc. If anyone has any good input on this it would be great. I would also like info on what type of equipment I will need and how to get it there, crampons, ice axe and such. I don't know how the airline would react to an ice axe in my suitcase if you know what I mean. Thanks, Shawn