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Summary | Elevation: 12,281 ft

MOUNT ADAMS
MOUNT ADAMS
Mount Adams is the third highest in the Cascade Range and is the second most massive volcano. Mount Adams offers some of the longest vertical descents in the lower 48 states and is often skiable year round. The Southwest Chute is the must do and offers 4000+ feet of continuous fall line skiing. Other lines like the South Face/Rib,Mazama Glacier and North Ridge also offer good skiing options. Many other option exist on this behemoth.

Depending where you start, expect at least a 7000 foot day to the summit.
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Routes

ImageNameSteepest SectionAspectSkiable VertAVG Ascent Time
SOUTHWEST CHUTES SOUTHWEST CHUTES 35-45 Degrees Southwest 4000+ ft. 6-7 hours to Pikers Peak


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July 9, 2011
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July 9, 2011
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July 9, 2011
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July 9, 2011
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June 1, 2009
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Powderjunky: July 9, 2011 Uphill: 7,500 ft. | Downhill: 7,500 ft.

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Skiprince: June 7, 2009 Uphill: 6,100 ft. | Downhill: 6,100 ft.

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