Name: Mt. Hood Summit Climb
Brand: Kaf Adventures
Price: 689.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Trip Type

Group Climb

Private Climb 1:1

Private Climb 2:1

Towering over Oregon’s largest city and the nearby Columbia River Gorge, stands Oregon's tallest mountain, Mt. Hood. This prominent peak challenges aspiring mountaineers to push their physical limits and realize their ambitions. It is often the first glaciated peak high-pointers attempt, due to it's proximity to civilization (yes, with proper training, you can climb it in a single day!) Our professional instructors will guide you on your mission to stand atop one of the most climbed mountains of the world.

Climb above the clouds and witness the beautiful landscape of the Pacific Northwest’s volcanoes with views of Mt. Adams, Mt. Saint Helens, and even Mt. Rainier.

Aspiring summiteers should be ready for a strenuous, 12 hour day of physical and mental challenges on the mountain’s classic South Side route. Grit, determination, and sound decision making are all important in a successful summit of this awe-inspiring volcano.

This climb has prerequisites. Please see below.

New in 2025! Kaf Adventures has brand new Petzl gear available to rent for Mt. Hood Summit Climbs:
Crampons - $25 per day
Ice Axe - $15 per day
Helmet - $15 per day
Glacier harness - $25 per day
Full package - $70 per day
Online reservation coming soon, but for now let us know if you are interested! We will have the equipment ready for you at the mountain.

All of the above is in reference to the South Side climbing route on Mt. Hood. If you have solid glacier travel experience and would like to try a multi-day adventure on a more advanced route, please contact us to create a custom climb.

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Duration

1 day
12 hours

Season

Spring
Summer

Client:Guide Ratio

2:1

Minimum Participants

2

This trip requires an alpine start. Meet your instructor at Timberline Lodge at 1am. We will climb the moderate slopes of the lower mountain by headlamp and hopefully reach the upper mountain by sunrise. In the last 1,000 vertical feet before the summit, the gradient of the mountain greatly increases and we prefer to make the summit push in the early morning light. After a short celebration and snack break, we will carefully make our way back down the upper mountain and beyond. Conditions, weather, and team dynamics will dictate outcomes, but you can expect to be back to the parking lot around 1pm.

Mount Hood Skills Course or equivalent experience.
Ability to safely travel on moderate to steep snow slopes with crampons and ice axe.
Any additional mountaineering experience will enhance your ability to learn, but is not required.
Ability to hike for 10-12 hours and ascend 5000' with a 30 lb pack.

Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email full of important information - make sure to read it thoroughly!
7-10 days before your trip you will receive an email from your guide containing even more details, including the exact meetup location and time.
Plan to attend a virtual pre-trip meeting in the evening a few days before your course begins. This is required and a great opportunity to meet your guide, review gear, discuss your trip plan, and ask any last minute questions. For Sat-Sun AIARE courses plan on Thursday 6:30-8:30pm; otherwise the exact time of your meeting will be set by your instructor and noted in their welcome email.
Leading up to your course, make sure to eat healthy, drink extra water, and get plenty of sleep.
Please arrive on time and ready to go at your pre-arranged meeting location. Upon arrival, we'll distribute any group gear and finish loading our packs. From there we will caravan to the trailhead.
All along the way, our office team is available via email or phone to answer any questions you may have.

This trip will leave you with knowledge and practical application of:

Gear packing and equipment choices.
Self-care on the mountain.
Using crampons and ice axe.
Self-Arrest and self-belay.
Ascending and descending steep snow slopes.
Basic knots used for mountaineering.
Rope-handling skills.

PLUS:

A fun experience you’ll remember forever!
A sense of accomplishment in achieving your goals for the trip.
Confidence in your newfound skills and where to take them next.
Tips and tricks to add to your toolbox from our professional and knowledgeable guides.

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