Standing over 11,000 feet and the highest peak in Oregon, reaching the summit of Mount Hood is a great accomplishment with great reward. The views on the top can take in many peaks in Oregon and Washington. To reach the summit, you must be comfortable with glacier travel and route finding. You must take a helmet, crampons, a rope, and ice axe. The ascent begins with a groomed trail from Timberline Lodge to the top of the Palmer chairlift. After this, there are no marked trails. Once in Devil's Kitchen, rocks may fall as the weather becomes warmer. After this, follow the climber's path to Hogsback, a steep snow ridge and also the path above the bergschrund, a large glacial crevasse. Finally, once above the bergschrund, follow the standard route to get through the Pearly Gates to reach the final ascent to the summit. Once on the summit, do not stray to overhangs on the northeast as they may break off.