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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
Mt. Adams climb on the south side. We will meet at 10:00am at the trailhead and make our way up to lunch counter. We will spend the afternoon to make our camp and enjoy this beautiful spot. Next morning around 4:00am we will start our summit bid. We should be at the summit around 8am and will turn around after a short stay. Plan included to glissade around 3000ft vertical, and be back at the cars around 2:00pm.
Even if late June, this is still a spring climb requiring snow skills, like glissading and self arrest and appropriate equipment including crampons and ice axe.
A detailed prospectus will follow after selection of the team. If you have questions before submitting your application, don't hesitate to reach out.
| 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 |
