This page provides links to Videos covering topics related to Mountain Safety.
The following three videos were by KOIN News 6 teaming up with Portland Mountain Rescue on the topic of wilderness safety.
Wilderness Safety – Part 1 of 2
Wilderness Safety – Part 2 of 2
What to pack when hiking – more safety tips
This informational video explains how to acquire a wilderness permit and complete the climbers registration forms prior to climbing Mt Hood in Oregon.
Climbers Registration Mt Hood (What You Should Know)
A brief overview of Mt. Hood’s south side routes and associated hazards.
South Side Routes on Mt. Hood
This video illustrates a above average response time for a typical rescue on the south side of Mt Hood.
PMR Rescue Timeline
Great tips from the Forest Service for anybody interesting attempting to climb Mt. Hood. Learn about some of the most critical things you need to know to stay safe and have an enjoyable time climbing and where you can go to get more information.
Climbing Mt. Hood – Key Points to Know Before the Climb
Comedic video about the errors climbers can make when planning a climb. This climb planning centers around Mt Hood, however many of the take home points apply to any location.
Mountain Rescue (it could happen to you)
More videos will be added as we they are developed – please check back.
