While back in Europe and even in the middle of the Alps right now, for the 5th episode of my Monday Mountains I turn back to the Pacific Northwest and to magnificent Mount Hood. For some more information about this stratovolcano and more photographs of the mountain I took over the last weeks, mostly from airplanes, continue reading after the jump….
Mount Hood, situated about 50 miles east-southeast of Portland, is part of the Cascade Range and with 11,239 feet (3,426 m) the highest peak in Oregon in the Pacific Northwest of the USA. It is a stratovolcano (aka composite volcano), which, according Wikipedia, is a conical volcano built up by many layers (strata) of hardened lava and volcanic ash. Stratovolcanoes are characterized by a steep profile and periodic explosive eruptions and effusive eruptions, although some have collapsed craters (calderas). Mount Hood is potentially still active and considered the Oregon volcano most likely to erupt. The last major eruption was in 1782, the last minor one in 1907. Mount Hood features 12 glaciers and can be skied year round. About ten thousand climbers attempt to reach the summit each year. Hikers can circumnavigate the mountain on the 41mile Timberline Trail.
The photo directly above I took while approaching PDX airport, all other ones were taken on a flight from Portland to Los Angeles. Based on my experience it is advisable to sit on the left hand side of the plane if you want to see the mountain. Then I also included the shot I took while driving a car across the Columbia River Bridge on I5.
I’m really fascinated by this majestic volcano and I’m really looking forward to take a closer look on a day trip from Portland during one of my next visits to the Rose City. I hope you liked this episode of Monday Mountains.
Have a great week!
Marcus
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Breathtaking!
Thanks, Anne 😊🙏! Marcus
hammer! Ich liebe die Berge und diese Perspektive / Aussicht machts nochmal ein bisschen genialer! Bin beeindruckt!
Dankeee 🙂 ! Bei den Hammer-Motiven konnte ich auch nicht wirklich viel falsch machen….
Du hast immerhin den Moment bestens ausgenutzt 😊
Amazing! You are quite the airplane photographer — your images from the plane windows don’t look like hastily captured shots. So, flying into Madrid or Barcelona from the USA, which side should I sit on?
Thanks Vicki, much appreciated! I’ve never been to Madrid 🙁 Flying into Barcelona (typically landing into the west) you should sit on the right side of the plane to see the city. Generally, when crossing the Atlantic, I sit on the north facing side (left going east, right going west). On a night flight that gives me a chance to spot Northern Lights, on day flights the light for photography is better as the sun shining onto the plane from the South makes for too bright and dull light to really capture great ground shots.
Oh my mountain! It’s so beautiful in every angle. 😀
It is 🙂 Glad you like it, Anne! Happy week! Marcus
thanks! love the long distance Vistas!
Thanks, so happy you love it! Marcus
We surrounded by mountains where I live; we hike in summer and autumn, we do downhill skying in winter.
I enjoy tremendously your “Monday Mountains”! Splendid photos, Marcus!
I’m always attached to mountains. We live in a hilly region (much better than just last terrain) but it is not the same. The Alps are a two hour drive away. So happy you like my Monday Mountains 🙂 !
👍🏼❤ love those mountains and thank you for capturing it so beautifully
You are so welcome, my friend. Can’t wait to drive to Mount Hood and do some hiking there. For me this will be a dream come true!
I can see why and a dream for sure. But you know what they say “Dreams do. come true” 😉
Hiking boots will be deposited in our Portland Office 😉
Awesome images Marcus! Beautiful…. 🙂
Thanks, Janet, so much appreciated!
Beautiful captures 🙂
Thanks, Lynne!
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Stunning images!
Thank you so much, Jesse!
Superb photos Marcus, thank you for sharing.
Thanks, Marion, highly appreciated! Have a good week! Marcus
Great photos! 👍🏻☺