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MT. ADAMS MAZAMA GLACIER ROUTE
The Mazama Glacier Route is the second most popular route on Mt. Adams. It is
suitable for intermediate climbers and requires roped travel with ice axes and
crampons. It is a three day trip. Hike and climb 12 miles round
trip with 6,000' elevation gain. We can do this climb on weekends!
Rates:
1 person: $850, 2 persons: $600 each, 3 -10 persons: $550 each. Includes guide(s), transportation, climb permits, climbing
equipment, meals, tents.
Scheduled Climb: July 28-30, 2009
We can arrange a trip at your convenience given availability of
guides. Sign-up using our
secure form, give us a call at (877) 965-5100, or send an e-mail.
THE SCHEDULE:
We pick-up in Portland starting about 6 AM. We’ll drive as close as we can get to Bird Creek Meadows parking lot
(5,700’) on the Yakima Nation. We’ll pay the fees, load up, and head
up to Sunrise Camp (8,300’). After setting-up camp and having a snack,
we’ll cover glacier travel techniques. Then, while your guides prepare dinner, you
can relax, enjoy the amazing scenery, and prepare your summit packs for the climb. We’ll
turn-in after dinner for
a 5 AM wake up and breakfast with departure around 6 AM. We should summit by Noon and to
return to camp by 4:00 PM. Then we relax and have some refreshment until a great dinner is
served. Post climb is a great time to savor the summit and enjoy the incredible views. Day
three we’ll get up about 7 AM, have breakfast, break camp and return to our vehicle
by Noon. We should be back to Portland by early evening.
THE APPROACH
From the parking lot at Bird Creek Meadows, we hike westerly up trail T20
following the ridge between Bird Creek and Hellroaring Creek drainages. From the
end of the trail, we head up through loose rock and snow to Sunrise Camp at the northwest end of the Ridge of Wonders where the Mazama and
Klickitat Glaciers divide.
THE CLIMB:
This is a technical climb to extent that we’re traveling on a steep glacier and need to
be roped up. This is highly pleasing steep climb with amazing views and a
variety of terrain. We will move at
comfortable steady pace. Please be in good enough condition to enjoy the climb.
From Camp we work our way west onto the Mazama Glacier. Here we rope-up to
travel on the Glacier. Toward the top of the Glacier, we do a rising traverse
left to
the 11,657' South (False) Summit. Here we unrope and cross a relatively level area and then make the final
grunt up to the 12,276' Summit. After some time (how long is generally determined by
weather conditions) on the summit, we’ll descend to the false summit area,
tie back-in, and retrace
our route back down the Mazama Glacier.
Client Mark van Wagner said -
"The trip on Mt. Adams was awesome. John
did a great job as guide and the summit day was my best day in the mountains
ever".
EQUIPMENT LIST
CLOTHING for possible rain, snow, wind and cold nights:
Climbing/plastic boots with lug soles (need to be able to hold crampons); gaiters;
2 Pair Wool or polypropylene socks with liners; Thermal underwear (wool, polypropylene, or
equivalent); Warm sweater, fleece jacket, or wool shirt; Warm pants (Not jeans!); Gore-Tex
(or other water-resistant material) Parka; Wind pants/climbing bibs; Mittens or gloves
with shells; Sun hat; Balaclava or warm hat and scarf/neck gaiter, shorts/T-shirt for the
hike in and out, Clean clothes to change into at the vehicle.
TEN ESSENTIALS - IN SUMMIT PACK
Whistle; Map of area: (I have the USFS Mount Adams Wilderness, 1988 and Mt. Adams
East & West, USGS, 1970); Compass; Headlamp/Flashlight (with extra batteries and bulb
or another flashlight); Extra food and Clothing (wool socks, more warm things); Sunscreen
and lip protection; Pocket knife; Lighter or matches in waterproof container and
firestarter; First aid kit (Absolutely no drugs or medicines that will make you drowsy or
dizzy.)
OTHER
Large Backpack for hike to Sunrise Camp, Summit Pack, Ice ax*, Crampons*,
Climbing Harness*, at least two
Locking Carabiners*, one short and one long Prussik*, Trekking Poles*, Liquids (at least 2 ½ qts.); Cup, Bowl, and Spoon; Handkerchief; Toilet paper; Crazy Creek Chair or small
insulation pad for sitting on (attach it to your pack), Sunglasses/goggles, Camera and
Film/ memory card, Camp Shoes.
CAMPING GEAR
Sleeping bag and pad
Oregon Peak Adventures can make arrangements for you to rent any needed equipment.
Please call if you have any questions.
*We provide climbing equipment, tents and all cooking gear.
Porter Support is available!
For
Equipment Recommendations click here.
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