Mt. Adams: South Side

Activity Notes

South side climb of Mt. Adams.  We will be starting from Morrison creek to avoid crowds / terrible road to Cold Springs.  

We will stick within safe distances of each other for the duration of the climb if we are a mixed group (skiers/boarders/booters).  We will climb together as a group at a moderate but efficient pace.

Tentative Itinerary

• 6:30 am Saturday Leave Carpool from Troutdale/Portland
• 8:30 am Saturday  Arrive Morrison Creek Trailhead
• 9:00 am Saturday  Start approach hike
• 3:30 Saturday  Camp at  around ~8500 ft (3 miles ~3500 ft Total Day 1)
• 5 am Sunday Wake Up
• 6 am Sunday Head Out
• ~Noonish Sunday  Summit ~12250 ft (3.2 miles ~4300 ft Up)
• 3:00pm Sunday  Back at camp
• ~6:00pm Sunday Back at trailhead (6.0 miles ~7800 ft Down)

I will look to start making firmer plans 5 days out and at about 10 days out I will begin accepting climbers.  Go/No Go will be a few days out via email.  We will be starting from morrison creek trailhead - https://maps.app.goo.gl/dydCcdDrfY2zPQ8Y7

Required Gear

• Crampons
• Helmet
• Ice Axe
• Flotation (Ski/Board/Snowshoes)
• Good Attitude
• Sleeping bag / Tent / Pad
• Food / Water / 10 Essentials / First Aid Kit

Permits

Each climber is responsible for purchase of their own permit from recreation.gov.  https://www.recreation.gov/activitypass/4280e9ae-d010-11ea-8e82-82c0c22bed90.  Please wait to purchase your permit until you are accepted and we have passed the Go/No Go!

If you are newer to climbing or have questions, I encourage you to reach out to me beforehand to make sure this climb is a good fit for you!

Email any questions -> pheNam2000@gmail.com