Mazamas — For the Love of Mountains
The South Side route is a high, gentle climb great for beginning climbers who want an overnight trip with fewer people and a more wilderness feel than Hood. There are no crevasses on this route. Be careful if you glissade - a twisted ankle here is a LOT more serious problem than on Hood. Skiers take note: this route can have over a 6,000 foot vertical descent in early season! Ambitious and fit climbers can try this car to car in one day.
Activity Notes
This is an AT ski and/or splitboard climb of Adams via the standard South side. I would like to be no more than 8 in number, including myself.
It will either be a 24 hour marathon climb with light packs, or it will be a two day climb; camping at Lunch Counter or just below, summiting in the early morning, and skiing back down. This will be determined by whether the road is melted out to Cold Springs or not. If not, the extra mileage can be a bit much for a continuous climb, plus camping is fun! Be prepared to snow camp. I am listing this as a two day climb just to be conservative.
You will be responsible for your own permits. You can buy them here. Don't get them in advance because they are not limited. They are $20 and good for three days.
I will keep everyone updated once the team is selected. If you have concerns, questions, etc. please email me at dforestation@gmail.com, or call or text at (360)440-9830. I would rather answer a question than have someone not apply because they felt intimidated by something.
IF IN L.D. AND YOU WANT AN EVAL TO ASSIST, LET ME KNOW!
| Other Information | |
|---|---|
| Driving Distance from Portland | 100 miles |
| Driving Time from Portland | 2 hours |
| Expected Duration | Car to car in two or more days |
| Interesting Features | Spectacular Views |
| Relevant Books | Climbers Guide to the Cascade Volcanoes by Jeff Smoot Selected Climbs in the North Cascades by Nelson and Potterfield Cascade Alpine Guide: Columbia River to Stevens Pass by Fred Beckey |
| Relevant Maps | USGS 7 minute series, Mt. Adams West and Mt. Adams East, or USDA Forest Service Mt. Adams Wilderness map Google map https://www.google.com/maps/@46.199593,-121.4982232,14.33z/data=!5m1!1e4 |
| Awards Qualified | 16 Major NW Peaks, Guardian Peaks |
| Useful Links | GPS Track GPS Coordinates Map |
