Oregon's Classic Difficult Routes 

Sandy Headwall
Mt. Hood
(2 days)

Framing the impressive west face of Mt. Hood, Sandy Headwall is one of the most beautiful snow and ice routes anywhere. Due to its more remote location, it is not often climbed. The steep ice shown here is the 1937 variation to the route.

Season: April-May dates arranged on request.
Cost: $450/person (2 people), $700 (1 person).

Coe Glacier Icefall
Mt. Hood
(1 day)

Many steep ice pitches lead to the top of the icefall, providing the climber with a great adventure. This is certainly Mt. Hood's most difficult ice climb.

Season: July-October Dates arranged on request.
Cost: $275/person (2 people), $350 (1 person).

West Ridge
Mt. Washington
(1 Day)

One of Mt. Washington's premier rock routes, the West Ridge is one of the most sustained routes on the mountain. Containing 7 pitches of technical rock up to 5.8 in difficulty, this climb places the climber in incredible positions on the ridge with sweeping views down either side. Significant previous climbing experience is required.

Season: June-October arranged on request.
Cost: $275 per person for groups of 2 or more

Jefferson Park Glacier
Mt. Jefferson
(3 days)

This route is the quintessential alpine climb of the Oregon Cascades. The Jefferson Park Glacier route encompasses significant steep climbing in all mediums, snow, ice and rock. Steep glacier ice followed by a long rock ridge leads to moderate snow climbing to reach the summit pinnacle. A few pitches of moderate but exposed rock on the pinnacle lead to the summit of Oregon’s most difficult peak. Significant previous climbing experience is required.

Season: By special arrangement in early to mid-July
Cost: $645/person (2 people), $1,050 (1 person).

Private Guiding

Please contact us if our dates do not fit into your schedule. All climbs can be scheduled according to individual needs. See our Private Guiding page for more information.