John: I think the challenge of climbing Mt. Hood should require a certain level of comfort and experience climbing on steep snow with exposure at a minimum. The surface on those sections can vary from soft snow to hard alpine ice, depending on the conditions. This last portion has some steep sections above fumaroles (volcanic steam vents), where the consequence of a fall can be fatal. Climbing Mt Hood via the standard South Side Route (easiest route) is mostly just a long walk with a lot of elevation gain, with the exception of the final 1,000 feet or so. Max: This is a product of one’s experience, current fitness level, the conditions, and the route choice. By the end of your read you can determine whether you will go solo or hire John for a successful summit. Hood and give you the confidence you need to make the climb. I interviewed Max and John to get their tips for the perfect guide to climbing Mt. Since then, he has made 20 total climbs and is the first person I’d turn to as a guide for a technical climb of Mt. John, who is an instructor and guide for Kaf Adventures, first successfully summited Mt. Max is Fit For Trips’ very own outdoor consultant and has climbed Mt. Max Krieger and John Barkhausen are two experienced climbers and are the perfect outdoor experts to provide information about successfully climbing Mt Hood. But it is truly a classic route that is one of the best in the entire country.By Max Krieger and John Barkhausen MaMountain Climbing Leave a comment With 9,000 feet of elevation gain throughout, there are plenty of ups and downs. Timberline Trail: Backpackers will love this 38-mile trail that takes them deep into the wilderness, circumnavigating Mount Hood in the process.At 3.3 miles in length, this is a fairly easy out-and-back stroll through the forest that will immerse you in the backcountry throughout. Tamanawas Falls: While this hike doesn't offer the trademark views of the mountain it does take trekkers to an amazing waterfall instead.
The views of Mount Hood from the summit are fantastic, too, only adding to the sense of satisfaction. Mount Defiance: This 12-mile long route takes hikers up more than 4800 feet in elevation, providing breathtaking views of the national forest along the way.The payoff is another pristine mountain lake with Mount Hood dominating the skyline. Mirror Lake: Although this trail is just 2.1 miles in length, it does feature more than 700 feet of vertical gain, providing a good workout along the way.The route is a favorite among photographers looking to capture the mountain reflected in the clear waters. Trillium Lake Loop: This two-mile long loop trail makes for a short, but scenic hike, with picture-perfect views of Mount Hood at nearly every turn.
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