She has a ton of guts and wits to survive that ordeal.
That peak is very alluring and within an hour drive of Portland -- 10,000 people a year attempt the summit.
Timberline Lodge is at 6500 feet, the highest ski lift (Palmer) goes to 8500 feet
Insight on summiting:
http://www.everytrail.com/guide/mt-hood-via-south-side-timberline-approachhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timberline_Lodge_ski_area.