I've been reading up about mountaineering for a while and finally bought myself some boots, an ice ax and crampons. While one day I dream of summitting Mt Hood, I guess I shouldn't try it on day one. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions of places not too far from Portland that might offer the sort of steep snowy conditions I'd need to practice some basic techniques in a reasonably safe setting?
Where to try out new gear
in Oregon Cascades
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I've been reading up about mountaineering for a while and finally bought myself some boots, an ice ax and crampons. While one day I dream of summitting Mt Hood, I guess I shouldn't try it on day one. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions of places not too far from Portland that might offer the sort of steep snowy conditions I'd need to practice some basic techniques in a reasonably safe setting?