Mountain climbers ascend the Palmer Glacier en route to the snowy summit of Mt Hood in the Oregon Cascades
Climbing up Palmer Glacier toward summit of Mt Hood

Mount Hood via Palmer Glacier—Hogback—South Chute (Oregon Cascades, OR)

Trip Date: April 9, 1976

WHS ALPINE CLUB OUTING

Mt. Hood Day Climb

Silcox Hut
The Hogback
Mount Hood aka Wy’east (11,253 ft)

—————– Trip Report Summary —————–

Region: Oregon

Sub-Region: Northern Oregon Cascades

Sub-Sub-Region: Mt. Hood Massif

Area: Mt. Hood Wilderness

Starting & Ending Point: Timberline Lodge parking lot at end of Timberline Road (Elev. 5900 feet)

Way Points: Palmer Snowfield & Silcox Hut (snow hike)

Summit: Mt. Hood (snow climb via Palmer Glacier—Hogback—South Chute)

Approximate Stats: 7 miles traveled; 5400 feet gained & lost.

—————– Related Post —————–

>>>  Mount Hood via Palmer Glacier—Hogback—South Chute – May 31, 1998

————— Photo Gallery (click to enlarge) —————-