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Mount Hood ascent described as North America's highest summit
The article recounts Hines and companions’ ascent of Mount Hood in 1866, detailing a grueling climb through Laurel Hill, a dangerous ice wall, and a final scramble to a peak claimed as North America’s highest. It notes spectacular views across the Cascade range toward St Helens and Rainier and describes volcanic terrain and crater conditions.
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Pasca
Rocky Mountains
Pacific
North America
Central
South Oro
H. K. Hives
Mount Hood
Cascade Range
Sierra Nevada
Oregon
Territory of
Washington
Pacific Ocean
Columbia Baa
Lines
Portland
Willamette
Laurel Hill
Hines
Cascade Mountains
Oki Oratere
Palvermaar
Murfel der Maar
Mais
Crater
Ilines
Edward Balohor
St. Eljes
Russian America
Europe
Diamond Peak
Ranier
Mourte
Umatilla
Coast Range
Willamette Valley
Columbia