BCEP 2026 Team 02: Hike Palmer Snowfield

Activity Notes

4/30 Update:  Note that the start time has been pulled into 3:30am.  It will be a warm day with expected temps in the low 40s at the start and mid 50s when we return to Timberline parking lot.  There will be plenty of sun and light winds.  Expect soft snow conditions for most of the day.

List of requested Palmer skills from the students:

-Self-arrest practice

-Roped travel

-crampon use

-Running belay

-Front pointing (if conditions allow)

-Footwork

Crampons, ice ax and helmets are required.  Watch video on how to pre-rig headlamp to helmet.  Added link to Palmer map

BCEP Team 02 Palmer Conditioning and skills practice hike.  The Palmer hike has been customized based on BCEP student input for start time, skill focus areas and learning objectives.  This will be a one-day hike of Mt. Hood South Side up to the top of Palmer glacier. Depart from Climber's Registry at the Timberline Day Lodge.  The start time may be adjusted due to conditions. Will return to the Timberline TH by early afternoon. Also note that the hike may be cancelled, postponed or moved to a safer location due to weather/avalanche considerations.  Climbers are advised to update climber profiles with accurate information including most recent glaciated climbs and current training plan over the last two months.