State Championship Returns Triumphantly to Mount Bachelor
- Written by Robin Cressy
- Category: High School Alpine Racing
- Published: March 22, 2018
Competitors whoop it up for the return of state to Mount Bachelor. Photo by Robin Cressy
Editor’s Note: Over 230 athletes competed as the Oregon Interscholastic Ski Racing Association returned to Mt Bachelor March 7-9 for the Oregon High School Alpine Ski Race State Championships for the first time since 2011. Reporter and videographer Robin Cressy was on the scene, and contributes the following report.
Here is the scoop on enjoying the Mount Hood sidecountry from Palmer Snowfield to Government Camp
- Written by Emilio Trampuz
- Category: Mount Hood Sidecountry
- Last Updated: March 22, 2018
There is plenty of good terrain out of bounds between Palmer and Govy.
The south side of Mt. Hood has a rich history of what we would today call "out-of-bounds" or "sidecountry" skiing - what early Oregonians simply called trail skiing.
22 Places to Buy or Rent Ski and Snowboard Gear On and Around Mount Hood
- Written by Ben Jacklet
- Category: Where to Buy Gear
- Last Updated: September 22, 2017
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Portland's Next Adventure on SE Grand is one of many independent ski and snowboard shops for Mount Hood enthusiasts.
Whether you're looking to spring for the latest super-gear or just get the kids cheap season rentals, there is no shortage of local options for buying gear on and around Mount Hood. The independent shops listed below are scrapping it out with Internet discounters and big-box giants, and they are eager for your business. I'll start with the options in Metro Portland, then list the shops from Mount Hood to Hood River.
The History of Mount Hood: A Timeline
- Written by Ben Jacklet
- Category: History and Tradition
- Last Updated: September 22, 2017
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This Digital Public Library image from the 1930s shows that Mount Hood did indeed have a summit hut in the pioneer days of outdoor recreation.
Not long after the first pioneers found their way to the Cascade Range, they started dreaming up ways to climb - and ski - Mount Hood. It's a rich tradition of ingenuity that continues to this day. This timeline should give you an appreciation for the rich history associated with Oregon's tallest mountain.
Eight Facts to Consider About the Active Volcano we call Mount Hood
- Written by Ben Jacklet
- Category: Environment
- Last Updated: January 02, 2018
Please don't erupt any time soon.
Mount Hood made news in spring of 2016 when scientists reported 77 minor earthquakes swarming the mountain over 24 hours.
Where to eat and drink on Mount Hood
- Written by Ben Jacklet
- Category: Where to Eat and Drink
- Last Updated: September 22, 2017
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It's hard to beat the hot chocolate at Timberline Lodge.
Dining and drinking options on and around Mount Hood range from an irresistably greasy bag of donuts at Joe's in Sandy to fine fondue and chardonnay at Timberline Lodge's Cascade Dining Room. A good hard day of shredding at high altitude makes everything taste better, so it's best to be open-minded about all your mountain options. I'll organize this article into three sections: Heading up to the Mountain, On the Mountain, and Heading Back Home.
The Best Spots for Family Sledding and Tubing on Mount Hood
- Written by Ben Jacklet
- Category: Tubing and Sledding
- Last Updated: October 08, 2017
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Tubing on Mount Hood can be a blast.
As hard as it is for the snow-sports diehards among us to believe, not every child loves skiing and snowboarding. That doesn't mean they don't get to take a fun trip up and out of the Oregon rain to play in the Mount Hood snow.
Asit Rathod and Friends Go All Out to Document the Seven Classic Ski Descents of Mount Hood
- Written by Ben Jacklet
- Category: Ski Mountaineering
- Published: May 12, 2017
Asit Rathod and friends, enjoying the summit of Mount Hood. Ian Bristow is on the ridge with Brian Ellsworth. Asit is in red, skiing down, while Shawn Hokkanen, Carlos Martinez and Blake McCoy wait their turns. Photos by Richard Hallman
Asit Rathod knows Mount Hood.
If Nordic is Your Cup of Tea, Teacup Has Nordic
- Written by Eileen Garvin
- Category: Nordic Skiing
- Published: February 20, 2017
Teacup Nordic grooms trails for both skate skiing and classic cross country technique.
It's a blue bird day at Teacup Lake Nordic area and the sun lights up the snowy peak of nearby Mt. Hood. I push off on a crust of perfectly groomed Nordic track on my classic skis, trying to catch up with my friend Kelly, who’s sprinting ahead of me on skate skis.