The Eliot Glacier tour, a tradition started by climb leader Gary Beck, takes hikers to the rugged north side of the mountain for a day of glacier travel and exploring. As this hike is above treeline and on slightly technical terrain it's considered a climb, although no this is NOT a summit climb.

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Driving Distance from Portland 90 miles
Driving Time from Portland 2 hours
Expected Duration Car to car in one day
Relevant Books Oregon High by Jeff Thomas
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Awards Qualified 16 Major NW Peaks, Guardian Peaks, Seven Oregon Cascades Peaks
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