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Trip Distance: 8 miles/km (3 days)
Trip Elevation: 3,870’ ft/ 1,177m
Season: June-October
Custom Dates Available: Give us a call or send us an email to schedule a trip.
Cost: *Price includes guides, transportation, climbing permits, climbing equipment, meals and tents.
Client to Guide Ratio: 5:1
About the Climb
Mt. Thielson, an extinct shield volcano is the 7th highest peak in Oregon. It’s distinctive horn-like peak and precipitous slopes were created through the heavily erosive forces of glaciation. The spectacular summit pinnacle, comprised of Basaltic Andesite was at one time the interior plug of the volcano. Glaciation and erosion have exposed the plug and created one of the prominent “lighting rod” summit features of the Cascade Range.
In the early days of European settlement, it was called Big Cowhorn to differentiate it from Little Cowhorn to the north. About 1872, it was named Mt. Thielsen by John A. Hulburt of Portland in honor of Hans Thielsen, a prominent railroad engineer and builder. The Native American name for Mt Thielson was His-chok-wol-as. The first recorded ascent by a European was done by Ensign E. E. Hayden. Hayden was a member of a US Geological Survey party which made a detailed inspection of the southern Oregon Cascades in the summer of 1883.
Skill Level
While it is not necessary to have previous mountaineering experience for this trip, this is a strenuous and steep climb on varied terrain. Therefore, it is advisable to be in peak physical condition so that you can focus on learning and enjoying the adventure. You will also be required to carry a portion of the group’s equipment which can weigh as much as 50 lbs. to base camp. Previous hiking and camping experience is recommended but not required.
Learning Objectives
Our goal at Rare Earth Adventures is to assist participants in gaining the technical skills and knowledge necessary for alpine climbing and mountaineering.
- Anchors
- Ascending fixed lines
- Belay techniques
- Cramponing
- Expedition camp life
- Hazard identification
- Ice axe use for self-belay and self-arrest
- Rappelling
- Route selection
- Running belays
- Weather assessment
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