Hike up Hunchback Mountain to the Great Pyramid: E.Q. Introduction

Activity Notes

Hunchback Mountain is a physically and mentally challenging hike in the Mt. Hood Wilderness. We'll go through points of fall risk including the catwalk shown in the featured photo and vertical exposure too. There's some chance we'll encounter snow, adding to the challenge.

We're hiking to the Great Pyramid, a 9 mile out and back trip. You'll log over 3,000 feet of elevation gain during the day, rising to over 4,000 feet. I'll keep a steady pace throughout the day around 2-2.5 miles per hour; the first couple of miles will be a good test of your fitness.

You'll also have the opportunity to engage in an introduction to emotional intelligence. I'll lead you through a few practices to explore your internal conditions throughout the day with exercises that lead to greater resilience in challenging circumstances. This is completely optional, I'll be giving you info on primer topics at normal resting points.

Confirm you're going here on Meetup and then click the link below to secure your place on the hike. You'll know the process is complete after paying. Your card will only be charged once you reserve a spot on the hike!

https://mazamas.org/activity/instance/3561/

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Bring a day pack with basics for the adventure. You'll be required to have at least 2 liters of water, enough food for the day and appropriate clothing. I highly recommend having a rain jacket and appropriate clothing for cold weather. I'll send an update before the trip with info on necessary gear for forecasted conditions; I'll ask you're prepared when we meet and will turn you away to keep you safe if you aren't ready.

We'll arrange carpools once you get to the MMC parking lot. Everyone shares the cost of gas equally, I'll tell you how that works in the morning. If you need to cancel, contact me at least 12 hours before the event; I can reach out to someone hoping to get on the hike. I'll consider you a no-show if you don't; you may be denied participation in future Mazamas and Adventurous Young Mazamas (AYM) events. Thanks in advance.

I'm available for questions, send them to my email below!

Leader: MacKenzie Stout (friendly.mackenzie.t@gmail.com)