Portland 1/25-1/26
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- binvers2
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Portland 1/25-1/26
I'll be visiting Portland and would be interested in climbing something nearby and looking for a partner(s). Maybe St Helens? I have limited winter experience, but all of the gear, so hopefully able to pair with someone with more hands on experience for the short time I'm there.
Re: Portland 1/25-1/26
Bring me back Deschutes, please.
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"There have been joys too great to describe in words, and there have been griefs upon which I cannot dare to dwell; and with those in mind I say, 'Climb if you will, but remember that courage and strength are nought without prudence, and that a momentary negligence may destroy the happiness of a lifetime. Do nothing in haste, look well to each step, and from the beginning think what may be the end.'" - Edward Whymper
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Re: Portland 1/25-1/26
So pedestrian...SurfNTurf wrote:Bring me back Deschutes, please.
Bring me back 2 growlers from Hair of the Dog.
Bill W.
Time for the next great losing streak to begin.
#forcedrefocus
Time for the next great losing streak to begin.
#forcedrefocus
Re: Portland 1/25-1/26
Seriously. If you go, visit Rogue Brewery. I'll GLADLY pay for a few bombers of Dead Guy and Integrity.
Good luck with your trip! Last time I was up there, I remember permits being needed for St. Helens. Might want to research that.
Good luck with your trip! Last time I was up there, I remember permits being needed for St. Helens. Might want to research that.
Re: Portland 1/25-1/26
I actually don't care what she brings back. She'll finally be out of the picture for a whole weekend and Remy and I can officially become BFFs.wildlobo71 wrote:So pedestrian...SurfNTurf wrote:Bring me back Deschutes, please.
Bring me back 2 growlers from Hair of the Dog.
“There are two kinds of climbers: those who climb because their heart sings when they’re in the mountains, and all the rest.” - Alex Lowe
"There have been joys too great to describe in words, and there have been griefs upon which I cannot dare to dwell; and with those in mind I say, 'Climb if you will, but remember that courage and strength are nought without prudence, and that a momentary negligence may destroy the happiness of a lifetime. Do nothing in haste, look well to each step, and from the beginning think what may be the end.'" - Edward Whymper
"There have been joys too great to describe in words, and there have been griefs upon which I cannot dare to dwell; and with those in mind I say, 'Climb if you will, but remember that courage and strength are nought without prudence, and that a momentary negligence may destroy the happiness of a lifetime. Do nothing in haste, look well to each step, and from the beginning think what may be the end.'" - Edward Whymper
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Re: Portland 1/25-1/26
Yeah, permits are needed. They're free in winter, but you have to get them in person at the Lone Fir Resort, instead of through their online system.Kiefer wrote:Last time I was up there, I remember permits being needed for St. Helens. Might want to research that.
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Re: Portland 1/25-1/26
Note the permitted trail head is from the south side of the mountain which a different road to the the park visitors center on the north side.
I dont think the north road is even open in the winter. The road is about 25 miles in from I-5, so you dont want to take the wrong one.
I dont think the north road is even open in the winter. The road is about 25 miles in from I-5, so you dont want to take the wrong one.
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Re: Portland 1/25-1/26
You will need a permit,it is free you will also need a snow park pass and it is not free, roughly $5 per day. You should be able to get them both at the Lone Fir Resort in Cougar. The trail head starts at the Marble Mount Snow Park parking. This is the only access that has been open the last few years.
It is roughly a 4 mile ( give or take a bit) one way hike with about 5K foot elevation gain, most of it above tree line.
I have not been up this year so do not know for sure but usually there is a fair boot path up the hill.
email me if you want more info.
SG
It is roughly a 4 mile ( give or take a bit) one way hike with about 5K foot elevation gain, most of it above tree line.
I have not been up this year so do not know for sure but usually there is a fair boot path up the hill.
email me if you want more info.
SG