Mount Hood Climbing Expo, Aug 4th

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Just saw this on the Timberline Lodge website:

 

Timberline Lodge Hosts "Mt. Hood Climbing Expo"

Event Will Mark the 150th Anniversary of the First Ascent of Mt. Hood

Saturday, August 4th 2007

 

One hundred and fifty years ago, on August 6, 1857, Henry Pittock, professor L. J. Powell, William S. Buckley, W. Lyman Chittenden, and James Deardorff made the first documented successful ascent of 11,239' Mt. Hood. To mark this occasion and provide a public educational opportunity, the Mt. Hood Cultural Center and Museum has teamed up with Timberline Lodge, The U.S. Forest Service, The Mazamas, The Crag Rats, and Portland Mountain Rescue to present "The Mt. Hood Expo." The event will include climbing demonstrations, information, and history, on display in and around Timberline Lodge, starting at 11:00 a.m. On Saturday August 4th. "Over the years, Timberline Lodge has served as the base for hundreds of thousands of south side climbs, and yet we've never had an event quite like this" said Jon Tullis, Timberline's Director of Public Affairs. "For Timberline, this is a real nice outreach opportunity to the climbing community... a time to celebrate the rich history of climbing and the common bond that so many Oregonians have, having reached the summit of Oregon's tallest peak."

 

The event will include programs in the Lodge's newly restored outdoor amphitheater. Featured speakers will include Jack Grauer, Mt. Hood historian and author, Bill Westbrook, District Ranger for the Zig Zag Ranger District, and yet to be named representatives from both the Governor's Search and Rescue Task Force and Portland Mountain Rescue. The NW School of Survival will conduct short classes on using a map and compass as well as GPS and Mt. Hood Locater Units. Numerous clubs, guides, and commercial vendors will also be on hand to promote the latest in climbing gear and technique. Visitors might also enjoy a ride on the Magic Mile Ski Ride to the 7000' level of the mountain.

 

People who have climbed Mt. Hood are encouraged to bring and donate a Mt. Hood summit photo of themselves to the Mt. Hood Cultural Center and Museum collection. Volunteers from the Museum will also be on hand to record people's personal stories of climbing the mountain. This recording will be preserved at the Museum to commemorate the event, and to serve as an oral history of mountain climbing on Mt. Hood. Event coordinator, Lloyd Musser said "Mountain climbing is not without its sad tragedies, but it is also filled with stories of personal achievement, dramatic beauty, and historically significant events. We want this event to focus on that good and rich history of climbing. Whether you have a close relationship to the sport and the lore of mountain climbing, or just a passing interest, we invite everyone up to enjoy an afternoon on the mountain, and to celebrate and learn more about mountain climbing." There is no charge for admission.