Mt. Hood Skills Course
Mt. Hood Skills Course
Mt. Hood Skills Course
Mt. Hood Skills Course

Mt. Hood Skills Course

Do you want to summit Mount Hood, but feel like you don’t quite have the skills to do so? Spend a day on the mountain with us first, developing your mountaineering skills and strengthening your ability to join a competent team. Learn to identify the hazards on the mountain and how to best keep yourself safe. Gain confidence on how to climb the south side of Mt. Hood.

This day on Mount Hood is focused on skills and training to help you become a competent and safe climber. It is not a summit climb.

Duration

  • 1 day
  • 8 hours

Season

  • Spring
  • Summer

Client:Guide Ratio

6:1

Minimum Participants

3

Meet your instructor at 8am at the Timberline Lodge parking lot.

In the morning, we will provide an introduction to crampon and ice axe techniques and give you plenty of opportunity to practice. As you get comfortable, we'll add in some basic knots and rope handling.

After a lunch break, we'll focus on self-arrest, ensuring we can stop ourselves in case of a fall before moving on to additional practice on steeper slopes.

We'll end the day by introducting the concept of anchors and going over what to expect on the day of your summit climb. You can expect to be back to the parking lot around 4pm.

  • Any backcountry or mountaineering experience will enhance your ability to learn, but is not required.
  • Ability to hike in for 6 hours and ascend 2000' with a 30 lb pack.
  • Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email full of important information - make sure to read it thoroughly!
  • 3-5 days before your course you will receive an email from your guide containing even more details, including the exact meetup location and time.
  • 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. To get the most of our day, we'd like to begin right at the designated start time.
  • 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:

  • Using crampons and ice axe.
  • Self-Arrest and self-belay.
  • Ascending and descending steep snow slopes.
  • Basic knots used for mountaineering.
  • Rope handling skills.
  • What to expect climbing the south side of Mt. Hood including anchor placements, rope systems, objective hazards, and emergency response.


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.
Mt. Hood Skills Course