Beautiful But Dangerous

Mount Hood to the east of Portland, Oregon has held 3 climbers captive for over a week. Hopes are high as the 3 were experienced but it has been a long time. Foul weather has slammed this area over the last week causing misery to many, death to a few and hindrance to the search mission on Mt. Hood.
For latest updates check out
The Oregonian. Hateful paper but it's the only daily we have.
More compelling (OK, interesting) search photos
here.
My thoughts are with them and their loved ones and the rescuers.