Who enforces the rules and regulations on Mount Hood?
There are several government organizations that have jurisdiction on Mount Hood. The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office (South & West sides) and Hood River Sheriff’s Office (North & East sides) are the state law enforcement agencies for their respective portions of the mountain. The USDA Forest Service creates the rules and regulations for the entire mountain, as the mountain is part of the Mount Hood National Forest. PMR does not create or enforce rules and regulations. Our role is to provide SAR services, to the extent we have available volunteer members, when the appropriate government authorities request our help. PMR does assist the USDA Forest Service in educating climbers about Leave No Trace and other wilderness issues, as well as informing unprepared or inexperienced climbers how to seek professional instruction on safe climbing techniques.
