written by Cathy Carroll
PEAK MOMENTS Five sky-scraping adventures around the state for any fitness level—and a plan for getting ready
LOOK UP. In Oregon, things begin looking up when you are, too. With white peaks scraping our skies, our volcanic landscape calls out with an invitation. Don’t decline, don’t send your regrets. Get ready to shift your perspective by standing atop a peak later this spring or in summer. Simply planning an adventure can make you about as happy as actually doing it. Psychological research bears this out. That’s also the case with setting specific, measurable, attainable goals to get you ready for peak season. Here are five peaks to summit around the state, from easy to difficult, with expert tips on how to prepare.
50 1859 OREGON’S MAGAZINE
MARCH | APRIL 2021
MOUNT HOOD
