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West Side Climbing

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Routes in West Side

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	Cathedral Ridge AI2-3 Steep Snow
	Leuthold Couloir Mod. Snow
	Reid Glacier Headwall AI3 Steep Snow
	Sandy Glacier Headwall T AI2 Mod. Snow PG13
	Yocum Ridge AI3 Steep Snow R

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Elevation:	5,477 ft	1,669 m
GPS:	45.37416, -121.73658 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Description

This area includes routes from Illumination Saddle (SW) to Cathedral Ridge (NW) that can be taken to the summit of Hood. This side of the mountain typically features lower angle routes that get heavily rimed, which can make them hard to climb and protect depending on conditions. The most (in)famous route is probably Beckey's Yocum Ridge. Leuthold makes a good step-up from the South Side for novice mountaineers (or a good ski). The Reid makes a great romp in the right conditions for the experienced climber looking for some moderate mileage.

Getting There

Most of these routes are approached from Timberline to Illumination Saddle and then involve traversing the Reid and maybe the Sandy Glacier to reach your desired line. There are other options for the adventurous purists.

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Classic Climbing Routes at West Side

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

Mod. Snow 53 ● Leuthold Couloir Snow, Alpine
AI2 Mod. Snow PG13 8 ● Sandy Glacier Headwall Trad, Ice, Snow, Alpine
AI3 Steep Snow 36 ● Reid Glacier Headwall Ice, Snow, Alpine
AI3 Steep Snow R 6 ● Yocum Ridge Ice, Snow, Alpine