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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.
Current Weather in Sisters, OR Fair 5°F
Recent Snowfall Avalanche Info Forecast Web Cam
Base: 84 in
48 hours: 24 in

Mt. Hood
Fri low 8°F high 30°F Mostly Sunny
Sat low 14°F high 32°F Sunny
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Routes

ImageNameSteepest SectionAspectSkiable VertAVG Ascent Time
  NORTH SHOULDER This Route is not officially added
WEST FACE WEST FACE 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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