Mt. Hood is a classic Pacific Northwest ski mountaineering objective. There are several lines including the West Crater Rim, Old Chute, and Wy’east Face, that offer an unforgettable ski from the upper mountain back to the Timberline.
This is a two-day program. The morning of Day 1, we’ll meet up for a gear check and avalanche safety review before departing on a short ski tour to practice the skills necessary to ensure success on Day 2.
We’ll begin our ascent of Mt. Hood early on the morning of Day 2. Conditions may require skinning, booting, cramponing, or a combination of all three as we ascend over 5,000 feet of elevation to gain the summit.
There are several coveted ski lines from the crater rim of the mountain, all of which involve steep sections of 40 to 45 degree skiing. The initial steep turns quickly ease into the wide-open alpine slopes below. From there, we’ll enjoy a long ski down toward Timberline, completing one of Oregon’s most memorable descents.
Strong fitness for a 5,000 vertical foot climb and descent.
Confident skiing on steep, variable snow (comparable to double-black diamond terrain inbounds).
Prior experience with ski touring or splitboarding.
Comfort with ice axe and crampon techniques on firm snow is recommended.
You’ll need a full ski touring or splitboard setup: skis or board with skins, boots, avalanche beacon, shovel, probe, helmet, ice axe, and crampons.
The best time for a Mt. Hood Summit Descent is spring through early summer, when the mountain offers stable snow and firm climbing conditions with smooth corn skiing on the way down. All tours are private and customized to current conditions and your group’s experience level.
Our guides monitor snow and weather continuously and make real-time decisions to ensure safety and success. If conditions make a descent from the summit unsafe, we’ll select an alternate objective that offers an equally rewarding experience.
This program is run in collaboration with KAF Adventures and costs $1,200/skier.
Mt. Hood is a classic Pacific Northwest ski mountaineering objective. There are several lines including the West Crater Rim, Old Chute, and Wy’east Face, that offer an unforgettable ski from the upper mountain back to the Timberline.
This is a two-day program. The morning of Day 1, we’ll meet up for a gear check and avalanche safety review before departing on a short ski tour to practice the skills necessary to ensure success on Day 2.
We’ll begin our ascent of Mt. Hood early on the morning of Day 2. Conditions may require skinning, booting, cramponing, or a combination of all three as we ascend over 5,000 feet of elevation to gain the summit.
There are several coveted ski lines from the crater rim of the mountain, all of which involve steep sections of 40 to 45 degree skiing. The initial steep turns quickly ease into the wide-open alpine slopes below. From there, we’ll enjoy a long ski down toward Timberline, completing one of Oregon’s most memorable descents.
Strong fitness for a 5,000 vertical foot climb and descent.
Confident skiing on steep, variable snow (comparable to double-black diamond terrain inbounds).
Prior experience with ski touring or splitboarding.
Comfort with ice axe and crampon techniques on firm snow is recommended.
You’ll need a full ski touring or splitboard setup: skis or board with skins, boots, avalanche beacon, shovel, probe, helmet, ice axe, and crampons.
The best time for a Mt. Hood Summit Descent is spring through early summer, when the mountain offers stable snow and firm climbing conditions with smooth corn skiing on the way down. All tours are private and customized to current conditions and your group’s experience level.
Our guides monitor snow and weather continuously and make real-time decisions to ensure safety and success. If conditions make a descent from the summit unsafe, we’ll select an alternate objective that offers an equally rewarding experience.
This program is run in collaboration with KAF Adventures and costs $1,200/skier.
