Mt. Hood 

Two Day Mt. Hood Climb
(2 days)

On the first day we will hike up from Timberline Lodge, and make a base camp high on the mountain. The next morning, we will get up and attempt the South Side route. This program is significantly more strenuous than the Summit Program and requires previous completion of the Basic Snow Climbing Course or equivalent. Climbers should be prepared to carry a 40 to 50 pound overnight pack.

Offered: Mon/Tue, June through July.
Cost: $450 per person.

Advanced Two Day Mt. Hood Climb
(2 Days)

This program is designed for those who wish to attempt a more advanced route on Mt. Hood. These climbs are steeper and longer than the standard route and offer significant challenges to those who desire a step up to the next level of difficulty. Some fantastic route choices are Wy' East Glacier, West Crater Rim and Leuthold's Couloir. This is a 2 day overnight program consisting of the Advanced Snow Climbing Class on the first day and the climb on day two. Route choice will depend on conditions on the mountain and group ability. The prerequisite for this program is a successful and comfortable ascent of the South Side Route on Mt. Hood or equivalent. Participants should be prepared for 2 long days and be prepared to carry 45 to 50 pound packs up to our high camp.

Offered: April 26-27, May 10-11, May 17-18, May 24-25
Cost: $450 per person.

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Three Day Summit Program
(3 Days)

This intensive 3 day program includes two days of instruction in Basic and Advanced Snow Climbing techniques. On the third day we will attempt an ascent of the mountain. The choice of route will depend on weather and conditions on the mountain as well as the groups overall ability and inclination. This is an excellent program for those wanting to learn more advanced mountaineering skills.

Offered: May 9-11, May 16-18, May 23-25
Cost: $575 per person.

Three Day Summit
Overnight Program
(3 Days)

The first day we will hike up to 8,900ft and establish our base camp on the Palmer Glacier. That afternoon and the second day we will conduct the Basic and Advanced Snow Climbing Courses in and around camp. On day three we will attempt the climb and collect our gear on the way down. This is another physically demanding trip.

Offered: June 7-9, July 12-14
Cost: $645 per person.

Four Day Alpine Climbers Seminar

This 4 day seminar is conducted expedition style from a high base camp. We'll cover all the skills that we teach in the Basic Snow Climbing, Advanced Snow Climbing and Crevasse Rescue Courses along with an ascent of Mt. Hood, generally aiming for one of the longer and steeper routes. This program is designed for those who want to learn the skills necessary to managing steep and heavily glaciated alpine terrain. This is our most comprehensive and strenuous program on Mt. Hood.

Offered: June 7-10, July 6-9
Cost: $820 per person.

Sunshine Route
(2 days)

This great climb on the north side of Mt. Hood has a very remote feel. After establishing a high camp at 8500 ft, overlooking the Eliot Glacier, we'll get to bed early and prepare for our climb the next morning. Descent will be made down the South Side of the mountain. A porter will come up and pick up the camp, leaving the climbers with the ability to climb with light daypacks up and over the summit. Prerequisites are the Advanced Snow Climbing Course or a Three-Day Summit Program or equivalent experience and an excellent level of fitness.

Offered: July dates arranged on request.
Cost: $500 per person

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North Side Mountaineering
(3 Days)

This is a 3-day program offered in early to mid July to optimize weather, snow and route conditions. The program is designed for those with basic mountaineering skills who want to aspire to bigger and more technical mountains. The three days are spent on the more remote north side of Mt. Hood at a base camp high on the mountain. Some of the skills covered are steep climbing techniques, glacier travel, anchors, belaying, and various roping methods. The finale is an ascent of one of the spectacular north side routes. Prerequisites are successful completion of our 2 day Summit Program or equivalent.

Offered: June 30-July 2, July 7-9.
Cost: $695 per person.

Autumn Glacier Climbing
(3 Days)

This is another three-day program conducted from a camp on the spectacular Eliot Glacier on the north side of Mt. Hood. Offered in the fall to take advantage of the best ice climbing conditions, this seminar focuses on ice climbing, glacier travel and crevasse rescue techniques. The final day is spent climbing on the spectacular terrain in this heavily glaciated alpine setting.

Offered: August 30-September 1, September 6-8
Cost: $645 per person