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Sandy Glacier Headwall, Mount Hood (3 429 m / 11 250 ft)

North America, United States (USA): (Oregon)

Mountain:	Mount Hood (3 429 m / 11 250 ft)
Activity type:	Mountaineering
Activity level:	Challenging
Elevation:	3 429 m / 11 250 ft
Duration:	10 Hour(s)
Expenses:	from$ 800

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Route Name:	Sandy Glacier Headwall, Ледник Сенди
Activity type:	Mountaineering
Activity level:	Challenging
Type of Climb:	Snow & Ice
Location:	North America, United States (USA): (Oregon)
Starting Point:	45°19'51.458''N -121°-42'-40.625''W
Parent Range:	Cascade Range
Mountain:	Mount Hood (3 429 m / 11 250 ft)
First Ascent:	Please update

Duration:	10 Hour(s)
Max. Elevation:	3 429m / 11 250 ft
Vertical Gain:	Please update
Length:	10km / 6 miles
Climbing Season(s):	01 Apr-31 Jul;
Nearst Airport(s):	Portland International Airport (PDX)
Convenience Center(s):	Portland
National Park(s):	Mount Hood National Forrest

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North America, United States (USA): (Oregon)

45°19'51.458''N -121°-42'-40.625''W

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Sandy Glacier Headwall is beautiful side of the mountain that few see up close. Due to inaccessability, it is the most remote of the "trade routes" on Hood. Seldom will you find company on this route, even in perfect conditions. Conditions can dramatically change the risk and feel to this route too.
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From Timberline Lodge, begin as for the South Side (Hogback) route, then travers west toward the saddle across the Zig Zag Glacier at about 9000 feet. If you start early enough you can hike up beside the ski lift, then veer northwest from its top more directly to the saddle. Your route to the saddle will be obvious and straightforward, whichever way you go. Avoid the ski lift area during operation if you know what's good for you. Illumination Saddle is a popular base-camp site for west-side routes. Illumination Rock, a crumbly spire, may be climbed by several routes, nearly all of wich have moderate Class 5 climbing on shattered rock. A direct route climbs from the saddle directly up the East Arete or around to the west and up; a less direct route climbs the West Arete from the Zig Zag Glacier.
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From Portland, Oregon the quickest way to reach Mount Hood and the Timberline Lodge is to follow US Highway 26 East to Government Camp. From there take the Timberline Lodge 6 miles up a curvy road to the aforementioned building.
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Cellular Network: No (Guided Tours)

Do not attempt without previous experience in mountaineering. Recommend going with climbers that have previously summitted.

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Accommodation above Base Camp:	Please update
Number of Camps:	Please update
Avg. Cost:	800 USD
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Descent Route:	Same
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Accomodation
- Mt Hoodtiny House
Guided Tours
- Timberlinemt Guides
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- https://www.mountainproject.com/v/sandy-glacier-headwall/105794747
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Last update: Slava Shevtsov (02 Jul 2018) • History

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