Mount Hood: Reaching The Summit of Oregon’s Tallest Peak

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In this video we attempt to reach the summit of Mt Hood. This is Oregon's tallest peak at 11,249 feet. It is known worldwide and next to the big city of Portland, so it gets a lot of traffic. Because of that it has a lot of injuries, rescues, and deaths. This mountain should be climbed with caution.
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@SisterSherryDoingStuff 2 года назад

I'm glad people like you climb to the summit - so people like me can watch! It's something I'm never going to do - so thank you for the lovely sunrise over the icy snow.

@MattCookOregon 2 года назад

Thank you! Going up mountains makes me feel very good.

@brucelayman525 Год назад

Matt, thanks for another wonderful video. I have been enjoying Oregon for 57 years and I have still not seen it all.

@MattCookOregon Год назад

Thanks Bruce. I think anyone who says they have seen it all is lying. I have been visiting a lot of private forests to do drone videos for companies and think no way anyone is going here unless they own it.

@brandonb1681 Год назад

3:37 Our planet is so beautiful.

@MattCookOregon Год назад

I was just loving that colorful glassy ice, knowing I was getting some epic footage too.

@softroadingthewest 2 года назад

Amazing work Matt...gripping and beautiful as always. The music was spot-on. 👏👏 to the composer.

@MattCookOregon 2 года назад

I appreciate that! Justin did a great job. Wish he had more recorded. Thank you for bringing the offroading version cast of the fast and the furious.

@jeffreycarman2185 2 месяца назад

Great climb! Thanks for sharing!

@MattCookOregon 2 месяца назад

Thank you very much!

@hope4lifewalker739 2 года назад

Love that voice.. so soothing while learning. Great one Matt!

@MattCookOregon 2 года назад

Thank you. Wow tell that to everyone at school that called me robot voice!

@nataliehowe6213 2 года назад

Thanks!

@MattCookOregon 2 года назад

Wow. It is a great feeling when someone says these videos are worth something. Thank you very much.

@sharonwhiteley6510 Год назад

The view was outstanding. Better yet is the sage advice given about safety.

@MattCookOregon Год назад

Thanks Sharon. This one I wasn't able to hang out for long and get photography. Sometimes that happens with the tougher adventures.

@shawnfromportland 2 года назад

awesome, i miss Oregon

@MattCookOregon 2 года назад

I like it here. Miss it enough to come back?

@Coinbro 2 года назад

Hood!! Oh yeah

@MattCookOregon 2 года назад

Had to do it. I don't hang on the North side too much. Lots of good videos to be done there I bet.

@JA-xd6cs 2 года назад

You go on such awesome adventures!

@MattCookOregon 2 года назад

I am glad you enjoyed! More to come.

@SadTapir Год назад

Awesome adventure!! Thanks for taking us along for the ride!!!

@MattCookOregon Год назад

Thank you. I am glad to have done it and glad its over!

@conniewojahn6445 Год назад

Amazing! Certainly an activity for well prepared people. You earned the right to be proud of your accomplishment.

@MattCookOregon Год назад

Thank you! I am happy with it. Just one Oregon mountain left for me. Hopefully Jefferson happens this year.

@Lowellian1 2 года назад

That was intense!

@MattCookOregon 2 года назад

Agreed! Thanks Pam.

@Zoomdak 2 года назад

Fantastic video. So stoked for you to reach the highest peak in Oregon. Incredible. Hope the injured climber was able to recover well.

@MattCookOregon Год назад

Thank you. I had to go out with a bang before going into hiding.

@Zoomdak Год назад

@@MattCookOregon Fair enough. Parenthood be like that :D

@annettekendall7303 2 года назад

Wonderful work! Thank you for sharing your stories!

@MattCookOregon 2 года назад

It is my pleasure. Thank you!

@nataliehowe6213 2 года назад

Thanks Matt! I avoided Hood for years because I was worried it would be too crowded. I live closer to the central Cascades, so there are plenty of places to play down here. :) Finally just went backpacking on Timberline Trail this summer, and I see what all the hype is about. Love your videos... even though we live here, you explore places I didn't know about, or haven't been to in a while, and your photography/cinematography is beautiful.

@MattCookOregon 2 года назад

Thank you Natalie. Both my trips in this video were weekdays so not too bad at all. Over 30 years of exploring here and I still find new things.

@elflordsjourneys 2 года назад

Congrats on your summit, loved that orange snow at sunrise.😀

@MattCookOregon 2 года назад

Thank you! Those colors were sweet.

@DougSandburg 2 года назад

Best video of Mt Hood to date. Exceptional camera work, great narration as usual and complimentary music track! Great job Matt!

@MattCookOregon 2 года назад

Thanks Doug. When we get to the tougher mountains, it is hard to capture everything. Multiple trips help. Actually the sunset shot early on was from like 8 years ago!

@DougSandburg 2 года назад

Matt I’m a member of the Obsidians. I saw your name on a couple of trips. Did that work out? I was hoping to meet you, but was unable to go on those climbs.

@MattCookOregon 2 года назад

@@DougSandburg Nice. I was a member once but not enough climbs since covid to make it worth it to me. Most seemed to get cancelled or rescheduled this year. My only one with them was Hood.

@DougSandburg 2 года назад

@@MattCookOregon I can relate.

@HolisticHikes Год назад

💪, the bravery! We know how dangerous hood can be!

@MattCookOregon Год назад

Thank you. It takes bravery, craziness, or both.

@acro1427 2 года назад

Always killin it, bro. Love ti!

@MattCookOregon 2 года назад

Thank you! I am having a blast.

@2ddw 2 года назад

Really like your cautious preparation!

@MattCookOregon 2 года назад

Thank you. I figured my daughters would like to have a dad growing up.

@ArielleViking 2 года назад

Such beautiful views and a really wonderful documentary on climbing to this peak. ❤️

@MattCookOregon 2 года назад

Thanks Arielle! This is a tough one. I wanted to save people a trip!

@ShinyStickEC Год назад

Congratulations! That was quite the adventure, but wait you were in my backyard and we didn't get beers :) I gotta say watching that video raised my blood pressure :) Good job again! (and as usual great production value!)

@MattCookOregon Год назад

Thank you. Beers?! I barely had time to pull the camera out. I keep meaning to spend a week in Portland doing videos but haven't got the time yet.

@ShinyStickEC Год назад

@@MattCookOregon well let me know if your in the neighborhood (I'm up on the mtn tho not in Portland, thank god)

@OregonMikeH 2 года назад

Bravo Big Matt! I've been looking forward to seeing this for days now. I've been burning the candle at both ends and wall to wall busy just waiting for the break to stop in. My god man this was a beautiful climb. Fascinating story Pal and exceptional photography. Thanks a Ton, I've always wanted to see a Mt. Hood Climb. Congratulations Buddy!! ... Shared.

@MattCookOregon 2 года назад

Thanks Mike! The climb of this iconic peak should be seen by everyone. I am happy to bring that to peoples couches.

@OregonMikeH 2 года назад

@@MattCookOregon Good Man!!

@Dad_Woof 2 года назад

Loved it. That’s something I couldn’t do. Well I could if I had to, but I definitely don’t want to 😂 You’re video was good enough. Beautiful.

@MattCookOregon 2 года назад

Thanks. I am happy to save you a trip!

@marlaarceno10 Год назад

Amazing edit and narration! Looking forward to seeing more hiking videos here! All the best!

@MattCookOregon Год назад

Thank you very much. I have been trying to get every major peak in the state and almost done.

@gregsly1247 2 года назад

Congratulations on your accomplishment, glad you had a safe climb and that the injured climber is ok.

@MattCookOregon 2 года назад

Thanks Greg. It was a blast! Not much worries when you do all you can to prepare.

@neuralglitch 2 года назад

Wow, what an amazing view from up top! Thank you for sharing your experience and not getting psyched by that other climber's fall. 👍 I look forward to your Jefferson climb. Cheers!

@MattCookOregon 2 года назад

Thank you. Very important to stay focused on these. Jefferson! I like to announce a plan cause that means more reasons to stick to it.

@jacobdemartino8053 2 года назад

Superb quality as always. Your videos are a great resource. Excited to see you attempt Jefferson!

@MattCookOregon 2 года назад

Thanks Jacob. I hope it comes next year! Worst case I will do some scouting. 2 trips always makes a video better.

@jacobdemartino8053 2 года назад

@@MattCookOregon I think I am around your experience level - except I do not have N. Sister under my belt. I have been wanting to scout out the SW ridge / saddle of Jefferson. I’m a big fan of going up and poking around before deciding to summit. If you ever want to plan anything or want another person in a group, I am out of Corvallis.

@rubenbautista2124 2 года назад

Congratulations on your summit , That is very intense , thanks for sharing your hike .

@MattCookOregon 2 года назад

Thanks Ruben! It is an intense feeling when having no option but to hold on and climb.

@jackwalsh1468 2 года назад

Matt, another excellent video. Cheers, Mate.

@MattCookOregon 2 года назад

Thanks Jack. Probably last mountain video of the year but I will return!

@wildzenventures 2 года назад

Great video, info and photos! Such amazing views from the top, happy you got to experience it and that you’re all safe. Happy trails and more adventures!

@MattCookOregon 2 года назад

Thank you! I had to emphasize safety as that is a big issue there lately. I don't want to send people to their deaths!

@wildzenventures 2 года назад

@@MattCookOregon Agreed and much appreciated, I like that you emphasized turning back due to the conditions. Wish more people would listen to nature and less to their wants, it’s hard seeing all the casualties. Looking board to your Jefferson climb.

@JosephTMyers 2 года назад

nice! Gotta shoot a video of Jefferson climb!

@MattCookOregon 2 года назад

Thank you. Got any beta?

@JosephTMyers 2 года назад

keep in mind it the topography has changed a bit since the big fires of 2020

@antonioloredo8800 2 года назад

Awesome video Matt, great climb!!!!

@MattCookOregon 2 года назад

Thank you!!!!!

@eliastcobb5506 Год назад

Very cool. I’ve only been up to illumination rock. I really want to try and summit it this year

@MattCookOregon Год назад

Thank you Elias. Good luck and safe travels on the Hood attempt.

@pnwadventuresandgearreview8749 2 года назад

Sweet video Matt nice summit congrats on that. Gonna try for a summit too once i get a bit more experience behind me.

@MattCookOregon 2 года назад

Thank you. I hope you get it. Let me know if any info is needed. Practice ice axe use!

@fitdoc565 Год назад

Very informative video! Thanks for sharing (I know Danni fairly well)

@MattCookOregon Год назад

Thanks fitdoc! Danni is my fav super hero.

@scottconlon5124 Год назад

Outstanding

@MattCookOregon Год назад

Thank you! Jefferson next hopefully.

@Mssashakc 2 года назад

Hey Matt! 👋 This is such a beautiful view. It's so gorgeous!

@MattCookOregon 2 года назад

Thank you! New channel?

@ListlessSilence 2 года назад

I always appreciate your very well done videos. Nice job on the Hood summit, I skinned up Hood early July this year, it was a lot of fun but I’d like to do Hood again in the winter when the conditions are a little more extreme.

@MattCookOregon 2 года назад

Thank you. I like to make a nice experience for both beginners and experts. Some winter powder sounds nice for that. I would carry up a board. One of these days I will get into splitboarding.

@Deuce68 2 года назад

Nicely done!

@MattCookOregon 2 года назад

Thanks Mike!

@OtterMTBtech 2 года назад

Nice video, again dude.

@MattCookOregon 2 года назад

Thank you!

@shawnfromportland 2 года назад

if you have extra batteries for the camera next time, keep them inside your jacket, the body heat will make them keep their charge better. you can also briefly bring back to life batteries that succumbed to the cold that way

@MattCookOregon 2 года назад

I did that with one of the 4 batteries. Should have done all. They lost battery so quick when recording in the cold.

@Tipi_Dan Год назад

7:29-7:50 The Blush Of Venus

@MattCookOregon Год назад

Never heard that term. Whats it mean? Pretty sunrise?

@brookeshaffer4377 2 года назад

Thank you for another fantastic journey🌟Your photography is phenomenal!The narration really puts it all in perspective.Have you thought of ever becoming a climbing guide? Smart move aborting the first attempt🌟

@MattCookOregon 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed. It was a bit harder to capture everything on this one. Guide could be cool, I probably have a lot to learn first. With videos I am much more interested in giving the viewer an experience to be entertained by than a guide.

@guy53791 2 года назад

Man surprised you don’t have a video of Wolf Rock out in remote Blue River!

@MattCookOregon 2 года назад

That would be cool! I haven't climbed it. Looks pretty tough.

@guy53791 2 года назад

@@MattCookOregon shoot man after seeing all the peaks you have knocked out Wolf Rock would be totally up your alley! There’s an amazing scramble route, heck if you’re ever around Blue River I could even show you the way up as I just summited it this past week. Love your videos as I’m becoming way more into mountaineering. Been taking note of your Middle Sister route along with some others to hopefully summit it here very soon

@magnusjohannesson2765 Год назад

Don't build Jefferson into something more difficult than it is in your mind. You've become an accomplished climber and will do just fine on Jefferson. Climbing with a good team, picking the right day and knowing when to turn around are three keys and you've mastered all of them. Hood can be tricky as you found out during your first attempt but with the right conditions it's an awesome climb!

@MattCookOregon Год назад

I thought you were about to call me a wuss haha. Thanks for the encouraging advice. The main challenge is finding a good day that works for people to go with. Should be no prob!

@raquelphillips3985 Год назад

You’re videos are amazing man, keep it up & network. You could definitely do something with this !

@MattCookOregon Год назад

Thank you very much. I would like to see where this can go, while keeping it fun and my own vision.

@orionsbelt2369 2 года назад

Great video Matt and congrats on all your summits! I appreciate your safe approach. I'm curious about the logistics of protecting the top of pearly gates. Did you descend the rope with a prussik and build an anchor at the bottom so the last man had protection after taking out the top anchor?

@MattCookOregon 2 года назад

Thank you! Wish my camera didn't crap out so I could show and talk more of the descent. New GoPro coming soon! Only a picket anchor at the top. The last climber was a very experienced mountain rescue person and did not feel the need for protection. But your method sounds nice and safe.

@rickalexander2801 Год назад

Tried climbing Hood about 30 years ago with some friends but only made it about 400 feet past top of Palmer glacier. Then had to turn back as weather conditions worsened. Be respectful of the mountain because it seems that every year someone dies up there.

@MattCookOregon Год назад

Sounds about like my first try. Yeah respect the mountain and yourself. Always another day to try again.

@booAHHHH Год назад

One of the easier mt. I run up and down a few times before lunch. I recommend noobs wearing crampons(tampons). But for the more seasoned mountaineers (basically nobody) chuck Taylor’s will do just fine.

@MattCookOregon Год назад

I'm a little girly man

@toandfro2377 2 года назад

Which side of the ice axe do you use for the self arrest?

@MattCookOregon 2 года назад

The sharp side of the head into the snow and the other side of head into your shoulder.

@toandfro2377 2 года назад

@@MattCookOregon good to know. Have you practiced that or had to actually self arrest using your axe while climbing?

@MattCookOregon 2 года назад

@@toandfro2377 Only practiced. Anytime I can when going down a mountain. Good to try all types, face first on back/stomach, feet first on back/stomache.

@Zane5804 2 года назад

Hey Matt. When did you successfully summit this? This is one of my goals for next season

@MattCookOregon 2 года назад

June.

@brandonb.5304 2 года назад

Do you think the climb up and down would have been easier if you took two ice axes? I see a lot of people climbing with two, and I'm just wondering if you climb it again would you take a second with you?

@MattCookOregon 2 года назад

Good question. Can go either way and its all about what the climber is comfortable with. I had two on the first trip because the path was going to be icier and no foot steps carved out. 2nd trip had easier conditions, soft snow, steps carved. We did use rope on most of the climb down so 2nd axe wouldn't have been possible there either. If going again without rope I would bring a smaller 2nd ice axe.

@brandonb.5304 2 года назад

@@MattCookOregon Thanks for the response. I'm hoping to climb Hood in the spring and trying to figure out what gear I need/what's necessary. I have moderate experience using an ice axe and crampons (climbed Adams earlier this year when it still had snow).

@MattCookOregon 2 года назад

@@brandonb.5304Good luck! If solo I would go with 2. One a smaller one able to throwaway during a fall. Practice some self arrest from a climb/fall position cause many fallers fail to do it.

@northcoastoutdoorchannel 2 года назад

Great work Matt, This video was very well put together! It seemed like a good idea to bail the first time. Glad you got another opportunity! I really enjoyed this summit. Mt hood is such an incredible mountain. Excited to see your Jefferson Summit!

@MattCookOregon 2 года назад

Thank you! I am proud of the summit and video. This is probably the end of my season. About to be very busy with a baby.

@nataliehowe6213 2 года назад

My son and I always say that trail decision making is one of the most important things to get right. I know that is a big "duh". You can have all the latest gear, and have all kinds of skills, but if you make bad decisions, it won't matter. It is heartbreaking sometimes to have to scrap your plans after all the time, effort and money you put into it. Had to cancel a PCT section hike that I had requested PTO for a year ago, but just have to remind myself that there will be other trips.