Mt. Adams climb 3 day

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Mt. Adams climb 3 day

duration: 3 days

difficulty: Moderate

group size: 6

experience: Intermediate

Overview

The three-day Mt. Adams climb itinerary gives you a relaxed pace and time to summit without pressure. You'll be taught how to use crampons and an ice axe, be rewarded (on a clear day) with views of Mt. Rainier, Mt Hood, and Mount Saint Helens in the distance, and get to glissade (slide) down the mountain which is both amazingly fun and a quicker way to get down while saving your knees!

This Mt. Adams adventure is a great mountaineering beginner trip on which you will learn the skills and techniques of mountain climbing and will also get a chance to learn about and test out all the gear provided by the guides.

Highlights:

- Two-day of comprehensive learning experience

- Summit Mt. Adams

- Proper usage of crampons and ice axes, as well as techniques for glissading.

- Winter route skills for conquering volcanic summits

- Winter shelter construction

Note:

- This trip requires a minimum of 6 participants to run.

- The sign-up deadline for this trip is 60 days before the trip start date

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Itinerary

Day 1: Gear check and hike to Base camp

On your first day of this epic adventure, you'll meet at the guide's office in Oregon to organize gear before traveling to the trailhead and starting your hike. You'll be hiking about 3 miles with about 4,000 ft. of elevation gain before setting up camp and being taught how to use crampons and ice axes for your summit.

If you are from Washington or any other State, a different meeting point can be arranged with the guides.

Distance: ~ 3.8 mi/6.1 km

Elevation Gain: ~ 4,000 ft/1,219 m

Day 2: Summit attempt

Day 3: Pack out

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Accommodations

On day 1, for 2 days

You will be camping at the basecamp on double occupancy basis. All group gear, including tents, stoves, can be rented upon request for an extra cost.

Pricing

Included:

Transfers

Accommodation

Admission fees

Guide fees

Local guide

Some meals

Excluded:

All meals

Alcoholic beverages

Gratuities

Flights

Porter

Visas

Travel insurance

Personal gear

Luggage transfers

Airport transfer

International flights

Domestic flights

Do not forget to arrange for the requisite passport, visa and travel insurance, if you are booking an international trip.

We try our best to ensure accurate and up-to-date guide information, but in some cases this may change due to emergencies or other unforeseen guide scheduling challenges. In any case, another highly-rated, certified guide with similar experience would lead your trip and you will be kept informed of any such case.