Mt. Aix, Nelson Ridge

Activity Notes

One-day scramble--we car-camp at the free no-services trailhead the night before--up the highest peak in the William O Douglas Wilderness. Mt. Aix is in Mt. Rainier's eastern rain-shadow, so we should have an awesome view if the air isn't smoky. What we won't see too much of is Mt. Aix, as our destination will be hidden behind Nelson Ridge for most of our approach. Plan to leave Portland at 2:00 pm Tuesday and return around nightfall Wednesday. Successful applicants to this climb will be in excellent 2021 condition and have Mazamas profiles (climbs, hikes) that hint at experience scrambling up rock. No one will be permitted onto the climb without a climbing helmet and all the more usual things listed on the gear list. Find Activity Financial Aid Info here: https://mazamas.org/financialaid/