Mt. Hood (Wy'east), South Side

Activity Notes

Classic South Side Hood Climb.

*[note: this climb incurs an extra cost for a Mt Hood Climbing permit]*

We'll get an extra early alpine start at 11pm and climb gradually, but consistently through the night. We'll assess conditions as we go. If conditions are good we'll attempt to summit via the Old Chute and be on top a bit after dawn. We'll aim to descend the same way, hopefully still in shade.

This will be a LONG night / am. Get good rest the week leading up to it. Be prepared for ~ 7 miles roundtrip with > 5,000' vertical.

I have a low threshold to cancel if it is too warm or the route is becoming thin in the lead up to the climb.

I will give some, though not total, preference to my BCEP team.

Prospectus to follow acceptance