Commonly done during the Basic Climbing Education Program (BCEP), this hike is a good conditioner for climbing Mt. Hood as well as practicing rope team travel and crampon techniques.

Activity Notes

Palmer Snowfield Hike Prospectus.

Carpool spreadsheet (shared with the Timberline Snow Session next day).

 

Gear notes:

  • BCEP rock climbing gear
  • Snow climbing gear: Ice axe, Crampons, Mountaineering boots, Gaiters, Ski pants, rain pants, contractors bags, or other things to glissade on.
  • Warm clothes to spend a day out on the snow

 

We will stay at the Mazama Lodge for the night after this hike and before the show session next day. Bring a sleeping bag, bed sheets, pillow, warm socks or sleepers (no outdoor shoes in the lodge), and PJs.

Dinner and breakfast will be catered.

Other Information
Driving Distance from Portland 65 miles
Driving Time from Portland 60 hours
Distance - Round Trip 4 miles
Expected Duration Car to car in one day
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