Mt. Hood (Wy'east), West Crater Rim

Activity Notes

This can be a good 1/2 step up from climbing Old Shoot or Mazama Shoot. We will climb up on the west side of crater rock, which makes the route feel miles away from the more heavily used south routes. We turn left  onto the west rim and then approach the summit via the cat walk. It is a fun variation, that provides a different perspective of the mountain than the standard routes. Comfort with high angle snow travel and great fitness are pre-requisites. I'd recommend this for folks who have been up Hood a few times, have been comfortable, and are ready to try a different route.