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Mount Hood
11,249 feet
Fundraising Goal: $3,200
Guide: Timberline Guides
Route: Southside/Hogsback
Difficulty: Beginner, snow
Rope Team: 4 Climbers 1 Guide
Dates: 6/13 -6/16; 7/4 - 7/7 (Fourth of July Weekend)
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Itinerary
Day 1: Travel to Portland.
Day 2: Snow school with guides.
Day 3: Get up at midnight and head for the Summit.
Day 4: Return to Portland. |
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The Climb
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Mt. Hood is the second-most climbed peak in the world, next to Mt. Fuji. Challenging climbing, relatively low-elevation, and proximity to a large city combine to
make this an excellent choice for your first big mountain. Climbers on this active volcano will see spouting steam vents on their way to the famous "pearly gates" -
ice-covered rock outcroppings that guard the gully to the summit, where breathtaking views of Mt. Rainer and Mt. Adams await.
April through June are the most
popular months to attempt the Hogsback/Southside route because the weather is fairly stable. Reduced avalanche danger and minimal rock fall make these months
particularly welcoming. Temperatures range between 30 and 60 F. Climbers should be prepared for changing conditions - while storms are not necessarily common in the
summer months, they are not unheard of.
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Current weather conditions.
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Map
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Travel
Climbers should plan to arrange their own transportation to and from the mountain. Bay Area Wilderness Training will assist in organizing carpools to and from the
airport. Additional information will be available in the Climber Orientation packet and at the pre-trip meeting.
Lodging
Timberline Lodge http://www.timberlinelodge.com/
Nearest Airport
Portland, OR
Additional Recommendations
Local Attractions
Timberline Ski Area (0 miles)
If you've got enough energy you can complete the descent by ski instead of snow cat. Or stick around for an extra day or two after your climb. Runs begin
at over 8,000 feet.
Government Camp (0 miles)
http://www.mounthoodinfo.com/index.php
Located on the south slope on Mt. Hood, Government Camp is a picturesque alpine village and the base camp for a wide range of outdoor activities and adventures.
You want it? Government Camp has it.
Bagby Hot Springs (50 miles)
http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/mthood/recreation/bagby-hot-springs.shtml
These natural hot springs are located among towering firs adjacent to a secluded tributary of the Clackamas River and are accessible by trail. Hand-hewn tubs and
cedar plumbing are typical of the primitive facilities.
More Info
For more information about the mountain and your climb we recommend:
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