Climbing Mt. Hood
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"It's a round
trip. Getting to the summit is optional, getting down is mandatory."
- Ed Viesturs
Mt Hood was first known
to the Northwest Indians as Wy'East. Mt Hood's summit rises to 11,237
feet above sea level. Geologists agree that Wy'East , like all the
Cascade volcanoes, may only be "resting" from more active volcanic
activity.
As you ascend Mt Hood, you enter
the Mt Hood Wilderness Area. The Mt Hood Wilderness, 47,100 acres
protected under the Wilderness Act, is heavily visited, so please
do your part to "leave no trace" when visiting the area.
Climbing Mt Hood is a
technical climb. There are no trails to the summit.
Permits:
Wilderness permits are
required on the approaches from Timberline Lodge year round and
on all other approaches from May 15 to Oct 15. These permits
are free and self-issued. At Timberline Lodge,
permits are available 24/7 in the Wy'East Day Lodge. For other
approaches, permits are stocked in stations located on these wilderness
trails from May 15 to Oct 15.
Get a permit if you are
planning to enter the Mt Hood Wilderness even if you don't plan
on summiting. Do not get a permit if you are not entering
the Mt Hood Wilderness, only climbing to the top of the Palmer Snowfield,
for example.
Group size:
Group size is limited
to 12. Consider climbing mid-week to enhance your opportunity
for solitude.
Climbing
Mt. Hood in Brief
South side of Mt Hood
from Timberline. July 4, 2003
Landmarks
on the southside. Photo taken May 2003 -USFS.
June 20th, 2005
From Hogsback looking at Bergchrund and Pearly Gates
Portland
Mountain Rescue's - Mt Hood Vitual Tour
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