- Ages 16+ Ages Ages 16+
- All levels Skill Level All levels
Develop the judgment needed to be an alpine climber. Acquire technical skills that support your leadership in pursuit of high alpine snowy peaks on this 2-day Mt. Hood climb.
Quick Details
Learn Mountaineering Skills in Mt. Hood
Ever wanted to summit Mount Hood but feel like you don’t have the skills to do so? Spend a day with us on the mountain developing your mountaineering skills to strengthen your ability to join a competent rope team. Learn to identify the hazards on the mountain and how to protect yourself when traveling with a team. 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.
***This course is led by the Northwest School of Survival, which operates under special use permit on the Mt. Hood National Forest and operates on a non-discriminatory basis.***
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For this single-day course, participants will meet at the predesignated location. This is a full day and typically goes from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
9 a.m.
- Meet at the designated location and discuss the day’s activities.
- Knots and rope work/configurations
- Use of ice axe and crampon technique
Mid-day
- After building a baseline of skills, we will introduce self-belay and self-arrest skills, including steep snow ascending and descending techniques.
- Anchor concepts will be introduced.
5 p.m.
- Group debrief and discussion of climbing Mt. Hood
Transportation
Kaf does not provide transportation; however, once you register, Kaf will provide information regarding meeting times, locations, and any required parking permits. If interested in carpooling, we will orchestrate a meeting place between participants.
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- 16+ with consent from a guardian and Kaf approval
- 12-18 for youth courses
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No previous experience is required. Ideally, participants will have a basic knowledge of mountaineering and climbing. We offer Rock Climbing: Beginner or Mountaineering: Beginner courses that teach the basics and are highly encouraged before taking the course
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- Ice axe technique
- Rope-handling skills
- Rope systems used for the south side of Mt. Hood
- Knots used for mountaineering
- Steep snow climbing and descending technique
- Crampon technique
- Self-belay and self-arrest technique
- Anchor placements
- Discussion of hazards of Mt. Hood
- Discussion of climbing the south side of Mt. Hood
- Emergency response on Mt. Hood
- Develop new relationships with like-minded people.
- Learn something new about yourself and your ability to overcome adversity.
- Ice axe technique
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- Professional instruction from full-time mountaineering instructors
- 5:1 client/instructor ratio
- Land management fees
- Group climbing equipment including ropes and anchors
- Professional instruction from full-time mountaineering instructors
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- Transportation. However, carpool options available.
- Personal clothing and climbing equipment
- Lunches, snacks, water carrying capacity
- Guide gratuity
- Transportation. However, carpool options available.
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You will receive a full packing list following registration, but please feel free to contact us with any gear or equipment specific questions you have.
A brief list of personal climbing gear you’ll need to provide for yourself:
- Helmet
- Harness
- Carabiners (2 locking)
- Ice Axe
- Crampons
- Multi-day pack
- Mountaineering Boots
- Weather-appropriate clothing
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Transportation and times will be coordinated by email when the pre-trip announcement is sent to all registrants.
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Mountaineering: Intermediate, or join us for one of our custom Mountaineering: Guided Climbs.
