Mount Hood Climb Saturday

Chiva and I will attempt to climb this volcano Saturday

Tour de Dog continued yesterday from Goldendale along the raging Klickitat River to its outlet into the Columbia River. 13 additional miles of pedaling West in the gorge got us to the endpoint of the day: Hood River, OR.

After Satus Pass on Wednesday, this predominately downhill stretch was much appreciated. A fierce headwind in the gorge reminded me as to why this area is home to world-class kite and windsurfing.

Once we reached White Salmon on the Washington side of the river, a sign notified and warned me that pedestrians and cyclists are not permitted to cross the bridge into Oregon. I debated making a run for it but ultimately hopped into the bed of a crossing pickup truck.

With good weather expected Saturday, my attention is focused on climbing Mount Hood. My plan is to get a ride to Government Camp today, near the base of Oregon’s high elevation point, and make a summit attempt early tomorrow morning. Several friends will also be doing the climb.

Here are a few photos from yesterday:

Chiva with some other mammals

A nice little river canyon town

I downed a quart of chocolate milk, a banana, and a big bag of fritos at this market


The wild and scenic Klickitat River

Should I have gone for it?

I took this route