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Mount Hood
Mount Hood, situated in northern Oregon, is a stratovolcano in the Cascade Volcanic Arc. It is positioned about 50 miles (80 km) from the city of Portland, on the boundary of Hood River counties and Clackamas.
It is also known as Wy'east.
Mount Hood's some peaks remain snow-covered, and are up to 11,249 ft (3,429 m) in height. These peaks are abode of twelve glaciers.
Its height is considered to be the maximum in entire Oregon, and it comes fourth when it comes to the Cascade Range.
Mount Hood is thought to have erupted; however, when one looks at the history, an eruption was very unlikely. Still, the possibility of an eruption is 7% in the next 30 years. That is why it is considered as a potentially active volcano.
Timberline Lodge, a Historic Landmark, is situated on the southern edge of Mount Hood, just underneath the Palmer Glacier.
The mountain consists of six ski areas: Timberline, Ski Bowl, Cooper Spur, Mount Hood Meadows, Summit, and Snow Bunny. The total area they cover is more than 4,600 acres (18.6 km²). Timberline offers very good opportunities for skiing in North America.
The glaciers can be found almost completely above the 6,000 feet (1828 m) level.
Most of the glacial area is above 7,000 ft (2133 m).
Mount Hood is prone to accidents also. Till date, about 130 people have died in climbing activities here. Although, this mountain is not so vulnerable, but still, the past incidents report some deaths. Mount Hood, on the other hand, is a very attractive place to visit.
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