Snowshoeing on Mt Hood
This past week Vicki came out for a week long visit. This would no doubt be her last visit to Oregon for some time. We visited with some friends from Lattice the Kendricks and our previous boss Clement Lee and his wife Mary. Both evenings were really nice. They are all such great people.
This past sunday Vicki and I were invited by Keith Westrum, a friend at work who had arranged the Mt Adams climb last summer, to go snowshoeing on Mt Hood. We have had a lot of snow in the Cascades this year and it had been some time since I had been snowshoeing. Vicki had barely heard of snowshoeing.
So we drive out with some friends of Keith's (Glen and Christi and Brian). Hire some snowshoes and drive up to Timberline Lodge on Mt Hood. The parking lot is at 6000ft. It was 25 degrees F and there was a 20 mph wind blowing. Fortunately Vicki and I brought warm enough clothes. In the parking lot the snow depth was apparent as seen below.
The snow was really deep!
We then strapped on the snowshoes and headed up the mountain. They worked very well and despite the 16ft of snow; we sunk in just a few inches. After a few minues we were comfortable and confident on the new shoes.
Keith and Brian wait for Glen and Christine
The day was pretty clear so the views were spectacular. Most of this entry will be just the photographs. The next mountain in the Cascades is called Mt Jefferson. It was clearly visible to the south.
View to the south (Mt. Jefferson)
We hiked up the hill to some trees toward Mt Hood.
Mt Hood behind the trees
We took a side trip into some trees to get out of the wind. Here it was warmer and quieter.
Vicki and Glen pause to rest
After we were done we came back to the parking lot.
Vicki and I after snowshoeing
Since Vicki and I hadn't been to the lodge everyone decided we should go. Vicki and I were keen for a G&T. Timberline Lodge is a WPA (Work Projects Administration) building constructed in 1932. It is massive with hewn stone and timberframing.
Timberline Lodge
The atmosphere is amazing there. We went to the bar on the third floor, passing the second floor windows buried completely in snow. Here we sipped our drinks while watching the view and the setting sun.
View out the Timberline Lodge window
View from Timberline Lodge of Mt Jefferson
The setting sun made for some incredible colors.
Sunset
Sunset over Mt Jefferson
Mt Hood
As the sun set we had to return home but were treated to these scenes as we drove down the hill.
The sky deepens in colour
More colour
This past sunday Vicki and I were invited by Keith Westrum, a friend at work who had arranged the Mt Adams climb last summer, to go snowshoeing on Mt Hood. We have had a lot of snow in the Cascades this year and it had been some time since I had been snowshoeing. Vicki had barely heard of snowshoeing.
So we drive out with some friends of Keith's (Glen and Christi and Brian). Hire some snowshoes and drive up to Timberline Lodge on Mt Hood. The parking lot is at 6000ft. It was 25 degrees F and there was a 20 mph wind blowing. Fortunately Vicki and I brought warm enough clothes. In the parking lot the snow depth was apparent as seen below.
The snow was really deep!
We then strapped on the snowshoes and headed up the mountain. They worked very well and despite the 16ft of snow; we sunk in just a few inches. After a few minues we were comfortable and confident on the new shoes.
Keith and Brian wait for Glen and Christine
The day was pretty clear so the views were spectacular. Most of this entry will be just the photographs. The next mountain in the Cascades is called Mt Jefferson. It was clearly visible to the south.
View to the south (Mt. Jefferson)
We hiked up the hill to some trees toward Mt Hood.
Mt Hood behind the trees
We took a side trip into some trees to get out of the wind. Here it was warmer and quieter.
Vicki and Glen pause to rest
After we were done we came back to the parking lot.
Vicki and I after snowshoeing
Since Vicki and I hadn't been to the lodge everyone decided we should go. Vicki and I were keen for a G&T. Timberline Lodge is a WPA (Work Projects Administration) building constructed in 1932. It is massive with hewn stone and timberframing.
Timberline Lodge
The atmosphere is amazing there. We went to the bar on the third floor, passing the second floor windows buried completely in snow. Here we sipped our drinks while watching the view and the setting sun.
View out the Timberline Lodge window
View from Timberline Lodge of Mt Jefferson
The setting sun made for some incredible colors.
Sunset
Sunset over Mt Jefferson
Mt Hood
As the sun set we had to return home but were treated to these scenes as we drove down the hill.
The sky deepens in colour
More colour
Comments
wow, that's so cool. snowshoeing looks really fun. We went up to mt. hood a few weeks ago and had a blast! me and bailey learned how to snowboard for the first time, and wow, did we get sore!
wow, when did you go on that awesome trip? all that cool war stuff...
great to see what you guys are up to! say hi to reddington for me!
Austin