Safety - Avalanche Reduction Operations

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Mt. Hood Meadows Permit Area Avalanche Awareness

Status for Summer 2010

Thank you for another safe winter season. If planning to travel within the permit area during the off season please check back here for possible periodic updates. Powder to the People.

Designated hiking routes are:

  1. North Boundary - Turn right at the first Heather Canyon Runout sign to exit the Mt. Hood Meadows / Forest Service permit area towards the Newton drainage. Please do not go further uphill into the Canyon.
  2. South Boundary – Proceed along Mitchell Creek boundary accessing along the tree line skiers right of Buttercup Lift (to your left has you climb uphill).

Ask Ski Patrol for additional information.


Mt. Hood Meadows has created this page in an effort to inform backcountry skiers and snowboarders of current Avalanche Reduction efforts within the Meadows permit boundary. Meadows uses remote delivery systems, including Artillery, for avalanche reduction. This work may be in progress at any time within the permit area. Information about current avalanche control work can be found on this web page, as well as by phone at (503) 337.2222 ext. 1705.

Obey all posted signs and closures.

This information may change as conditions warrant so please check back for updates. Backcountry avalanche forecasts and information are available at www.nwac.us .

Recco advanced rescue technology at Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort Mt. Hood Meadows is equipped with the RECCO avalanche rescue system. Being equipped with RECCO reflectors can assist rescuers in helping you.