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

Better Map: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ufd5Yn1IpZVNAI521A8W5LprrcrCFW3b/view?usp=sharing Weather Forecast Link: https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lon=-121.70819520950315⪫=45.33946729685235#.Yi9G4HrMJD8   Clothing: have a multiple layers ready including wind gear, gloves, cap, etc. Lip protection, Sunscreen, and protective eyewear is a must Gear: seat harness, helmet, caribiners, ice axe, crampons, boots to go with crampons
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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