A ‘peak’ into climbing Mt. Hood with Portland Mountain Rescue

Mountain climbing always hits peak activity this time of the year with milder mountain conditions and breathtaking summit views.

This week, Kelley talks with Theresa Silveyra of Portland Mountain Rescue. They consist of a team of people dedicated to promoting safety on Mt. Hood for climbers and skiers, alongside life-saving rescue missions. Hear how the team works to keep all people safe on the mountain and Theresa’s experiences climbing on Mt. Hood.

Theresa works full time as a mountain climbing guide with Timberline Mountain Guides. She has climbed Mt. Hood over 113 times. You can follow her adventures on social media at @theresasilveyra.

Bayern also shares the outdoor recreation forecast for all of the weekend warriors hitting the forest trails, waterways, and parks in the region.

Stay with the KOIN 6 Weather Team for your latest forecast.