It was forecast for great weather today so I took the day off and went snowshoeing up White River on Mt. Hood. Clear day, almost no wind and warm temperatures – NOAA got it right. This was mostly the standard route up White River to the Overlook. Only difference was going up higher to get a view over to Timberline Lodge. The day started with Cascade concrete and ended with slush. If this weather continues the snow will be gone in no time. On the trail a 9 am and back at my car at 2 pm. A bonus of going on a Monday – no crowds.
Monday – Empty parking lot
Trail head starting point.
Looking up White River canyon.
Lot of tracks in the snow from this past weekend
Further up the canyon.
Trail well pounded in.
The center moraine route was well tracked.
Many routes to the Overlook
Collapsed snow caves.
Trail up to the overlook
Looking back the route up
Trails out from the top
Lots of tracks in the snow
A view from the overlook.
Track leading up through the meadow.
Lower meadow with Mt. Jefferson
Mt. Hood & Moraines.
Looking up to Mt. Hood
Mt. Hood from the top part of the meadow.
Looking up to what is left of the White River Glacier.
The Multi moraines left when the glacier receded.
Looking back down the canyon.
Snow cave entrance.
Tent plateform
Timberline Lodge
Many lateral moraines.
Mt. Jefferson.
Heading back down through the meadow.
Looking down the the white river valley.
Selfie at White River Overlook
Tracks down through the meadow.
Last Look at Mt. Hood
Heading into the dark trees
Heading down through the trees.
Deep hole – don’t fall in.
Blue diamonds but no trail
On Yellowjacket trail
Made it to the junction back to the parking lot.
Over the creek and back into the sun.
Back down and close to the car.
Back at where I started.
A few more cars at 2 in the a.m.