Snowshoeing next to the Salmon River in an old-growth rainforest.
Backpacking in the winter is quite different from ‘regular’ backpacking. There’s a lot of extra gear needed to dig a base for a tent and stay warm overnight while camping on top of snow. While this was my fourth time backpacking in the winter, it was also my last.
I took two friends on their first winter backpacking trip at the White River SnoPark at Mount Hood. We spent one night and snowshoed up Boy Scout Ridge for great views.
This snowshoe route at Bennett Pass offers sweeping views of Mount Hood and the surrounding landscape.
On a clear day, this snowshoe trek above Timberline Lodge showcases expansive views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.
Snowshoers and cross-country skiers frequent this scenic Trillium Lake loop, known for its sweeping views of Mount Hood.
Trek through winter wonderlands near Mount Hood on this forested snowshoe hike to two small mountain lakes.
Crater Lake averages 44 feet of snow each year, and is a great winter snow backpacking location since it’s the only time camping on the rim is allowed.
Snowshoe hike to Tamanawas Falls through the prettiest winter forest of them all. This is an extremely popular location in the winter so go early!
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