His up-and-down record, traveling just under seven miles round-trip, bested the 1 hour and 44 minutes set by Jason Dorais in 2014.The average time to ascend Mount Hood and come down is usually ...

This hike looked like a great way to get as high up (Barrett Spur measures 7,851 feet) and close to Mount Hood as possible without embarking on a hardcore mountaineering expedition.

MOUNT HOOD, Ore. — This week's Let's Get Out There is the conclusion of our three-week series taking us to the top of Mount Hood. Whether you have aspirations to climb it someday or you simply ...

Before reaching the summit, please show your permit. One of the world's most-climbed glaciated peaks will soon require proof-of-purchase: a Mount Hood Summit Special Recreation Permit, issued by ...

A 43-year-old man climbing on Mount Hood on Tuesday tripped in a steep area and sustained injuries, leading to an almost-eight-hour rescue operation spearheaded by the Clackamas County Sheriff's ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – In the future, scaling the icy summit of Mt. Hood might not only take guts, gear and determination — it could also require a permit. The U.S. Forest Service and Mt Hood ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — An injured climber was rescued Tuesday near the summit of Mount Hood. Around 7:15 a.m., the 43-year-old climber attempting to summit tripped in an extremely steep area, known as ...

Climbing Oregon’s tallest mountain will likely require a new permit beginning in 2023. The U.S. Forest Service will propose a rule this month requiring anyone heading above 9,000 feet on Mount ...

Even on a clear day, however, Mount Hood’s winter is a severe and unforgiving environment. Climbing in these conditions requires technical equipment and advanced mountaineering skills.

In this Dec. 13, 2009, photo, a cloud forms over Mount Hood as seen from Government Camp, Ore. Climbing Oregon’s tallest mountain will likely require a new permit beginning in 2023.