Mazamas — For the Love of Mountains
Activity Notes
Please keep in mind during these COVID-19 times that all hikes are subject to current Oregon government recommendations/regulations which may change hike plans on short notice, including requiring cancellation.
LEADER: David Rempel, 928 587-0511, crempel2@yahoo.com
MEETING: 7:00 a.m. Gateway/99th Av. P&R Transit Center. Please be there 10 minutes early so we can depart at 7:00 a.m. sharp.
TRAILHEAD: Tom, Dick & Harry TH (next to Mt. Hood Ski Bowl), 45.3026N, 121.7773W (Google Maps accepts as destination in this form).
WEATHER & DRESS: It's tough to predict mountain weather this time of year. Be watching the forecast as we approach our hike date, and dress appropriately. In addition, Trekking poles, hiking boots & foot traction devices (e.g., Yaktrax, microspikes, etc.--no crampons) are required. NOTE: Unless you hear otherwise by the Thursday email, assume no snowshoes are needed (this trail is well established and packed down).
SNOPARK PASS: YES--required for parking (not available at the trailhead).
LUNCH: We will do lunch at the top.
COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS: Be sure to read the COVID-19 protocols (including social distancing, masks worn on the trail when less than 6' from others, no group snacks to pass around/share, sorry car pooling is discouraged--except for household members & will not be organized by the leader at the meeting place). For more details see, https://docs.google.com/document/d/1g2VMlwmlhAeKKhlxL3wDy239j8T0FZ6qOdGf3ZTZMFs/edit
THURSDAY NIGHT EMAIL: David will put out an email on Thursday to all who are signed-up to provide any new/changed information and to discuss weather and dress.
DOG HIKE: Yes--dogs are welcome, please keep on a leash.
AFTER HIKE ACTIVITY (optional): For those interested, we can discuss a place to stop for a bite on the way home.
EMERGENCY CONTACT: Please be sure to leave your itinerary with your listed contact person and provide our emergency contact name/ph.# to them.
