April 28, 2007, Wyeast Face, Mt Hood

4/28/07

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Posted by Jeff Huber on 4/29/07 2:49am

The Wyeast face is one of the best descents on Mt Hood. Until this weekend we really haven't had adequate weekend weather this spring to do it. This weekend we did. We started from the main MHM lodge. Getting to the base of the face there is a bit of hiking along the moraine (which will increase with time). The snow was a bit soft at the top of the face, but it wasnt too problematic. We skied all the way to the base of Heather canyon for a 5400vft descent. I wish I was doing it again today.

Wyeast face seen yesterday morning from MHM/35 overpass:

Above the clouds at the top of face:

Me near the base of the face:

4/29/07 12:40pm

normanclyde

What happens if you summit via Timberline, then ski down Wy'East? Long traverse required? Does approaching from Mt Hood Meadows save time and trouble?

4/29/07 1:19pm

jeff-huber

author=normanclyde link=topic=6963.msg27958#msg27958 date=1177904417]
What happens if you summit via Timberline, then ski down Wy'East?

Getting from the summit to the top of the Wyeast face is pretty spicey from what I understand. You could ski the NC headwall though.

4/29/07 2:27pm

zap

Nice trip Jeff. It's been a few years since I've skied the Face. It is a wonderful line with spring corn.

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