582 m away
Old Chute Ski Descent
Skiing off Hood's summit ridge via the classic Old Chute route.
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 750 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 450 m
Wy'East Face
Mt. Hood
Timberline Lodge Summer
A steep and sustained line on the east face of Mt. Hood
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 5.2 km
- Ascent
- 67 m
- Descent
- 1.7 km
- Duration
- 1-2 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.6 km
- High Point
- 3.2 km
- Gradient
- 44˚
This was the original line we tested our first round of prototype poles on. Hence, how we came up with the name of our ski pole, the Wyeast Pole. A spring descent of the Wyeast face has everything you look for in a classic volcano ski descent. A short bootpack on a trail, a bit of skinning, then to some more bootpacking up the face and finally a long and sustained downhill run. All proved to be great conditions to test our extended grip.
Description
After testing our protos on the Wy’East, we made some tweaks to the grip, specifically a more ergonomic design, sent them to our factory and they arrived just in time for our inaugural season, Winter of 2021.
The approach and descent are pretty straight forward. Make your way to the top of the Cascade Express Chair in Mt. Hood Meadows. From there walk up the obvious looming snowfield to the ridge. It is worth noting that you are not allowed to enter or leave the Mt. Hood Meadows ski resort if it is open and operating. Therefore, a different approach may be necessary depending on the time of year.
Difficulty
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
Medium Exposure (E2)
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Face
- Alpine
- Ski Mountaineering
Equipment required
- Skins
- Ice axe
- Crampons
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Glade Trail Uphill
A relaxed ski tour from Government Camp up to Timberline Lodge.
Easy Ski Touring
- Distance
- 4.4 km
- Ascent
- 594 m
- Descent
- 0 m
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Alpine Trail Uphill
A popular ski tour through the woods from Summit Pass to Timberline Lodge.
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 4.6 km
- Ascent
- 599 m
- Descent
- 0 m
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