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

This will be a mock Mount Hood climb and a chance to continue practicing snow climbing techniques.  We will hike from the Timberline Lodge parking lot starting at 4 AM to above the top of the Palmer chair lift to no more than 10,000 ft.  Condition depending we will find a place to practice glissading and self arrest.  Please use the links below to access additional information about this hike: Prospectus Map ( standard ,  slope angle shaded ,  PMR South Side Landmarks ) GPX Track Weather ( NOAA ,  MeteoBlue ,  Mountain Forecast )/ Avalanche Forecast
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
Useful Links Map New Window Icon Icon two stacked browser windows.
FIND AN UPCOMING ACTIVITY ON THE Calendar