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Summary | Elevation: 7,794 ft

MOUNT WASHINGTON
MOUNT WASHINGTON
Mount Washington is a striking volcano is central Oregon. Its north slopes hold snow well through June. Probably not skiable from the true summit, except by the most elite, the west flank, North Flank, and South Eastern slopes offer the best ski descents. You will need a snowmobile to access Mount Washington in the winter. Even with the sled, Expect a 3-5 mile approach.
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Routes

ImageNameHardest DifficultySteepest SectionAspectSkiable VertAVG Ascent Time
  NORTH SHOULDER This Route is not officially added
WEST FACE WEST FACE Black
what's this?		 35-45 Degrees West 1300 ft. 2-3 hours


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Skiing Mt Washington's west face with three fingered jack and Mount Jefferson in the background
Taken on June 26, 2010
By powderjunky
Skiing Mount Washington's west face with the summit block in the background.
Taken on June 26, 2010
By powderjunky
  
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Powderjunky: June 26, 2010 Uphill: 3,800 ft. | Downhill: 3,100 ft.

Went out to ski the North Shoulder and West face. It couldn't have been more ideal summer conditions. Not much snow on the first leg of the trail. But the climbers cairn was buried and we passed it by...[view]
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People die skiing in the backcountry every year. Avalanches, crevasses, trees, human error, weather, tree wells, rabid sasquatches, among other things can kill you in an instant. Use this guide at your own risk, we are not responsible for any wanker getting all wanked up in the wankin' backcountry. That being said, even the most experienced backcountry skier can get caught off guard. Take avalanche classes, carry a beacon, probe, shovel and avalung AND KNOW HOW TO USE THEM. Just because you buy them, doesn't mean you get magical powers of invincibility. Many people who own beacons have no clue how to operate them. More importantly than any gear you can buy, you need to know how to safely travel in avalanche terrain, minimize potential hazards, and interpret how weather affects the snowpack. This requires time and experience. Learn from others, be safe and courteous, and when in doubt go home and live to ski another day. The amount of snow needed to be dug up to rescue a buried victim, on average weighs right around an actual ton. In North America 25% of victims die from hitting trees, rocks, and other sharp unforgiving surfaces. It only takes one miscalculation to have the mountains kick your ass. Just because you see tracks or someone else skiing a line, does not mean you should ski it. Remember, individual actions affect all of us. Take care of each other out there, we are all on the same team.