Omar and the Green Dream
- Written by Ben Jacklet
- Category: Business
- Published: December 13, 2018
- Last Updated: December 13, 2018
Omar Akahloun in his Green Dream bus.
Omar Akahloun is on a mission to bring back that good mountain vibe of relaxation in a beautiful, stress-free environment.
Meadows evacuates 150 people from Old Blue after ice wreaks havoc
- Written by Ben Jacklet
- Category: Resorts
- Published: December 12, 2018
- Last Updated: December 12, 2018
Ski patrol helping snowboarder Adam Ski to safety after a rough morning on Mount Hood.
Mt. Hood Meadows had to evacuate 150 skiers and snowboarders from its Blue Chair today after a serious ice and snow storm upended lift operations.
Introducing the Mount Hood Fault Zone
- Written by Ben Jacklet
- Category: Environment
- Published: November 28, 2018
- Last Updated: November 30, 2018
A visualization model of the newly discovered Mount Hood Fault Zone, images courtesy of study co-author Ashley R. Streig
The newly discovered Mount Hood Fault Zone adds an admittedly ominous but also quite fascinating layer of underlying complexity to one of the most climbed, skied and beloved mountains on the planet. So what is the Mount Hood Fault Zone? Where exactly is it located? How was it discovered, and what can we learn from the research?
Meadows storms into 2018-19 with upgrades and big plans
- Written by Ben Jacklet
- Category: Resorts
- Published: December 10, 2018
- Last Updated: December 14, 2018
Meadows is now open seven days a week, with Cascade running as conditions permit.
Mt. Hood Meadows is gearing up for the peak winter season with fresh snow, increased transportation options, and a variety of operational upgrades.
Skibowl invests in above-freezing-temp snowmaking technology
- Written by Ben Jacklet
- Category: Resorts
- Published: December 07, 2018
- Last Updated: December 14, 2018
It's hard to beat a pow day on the Upper Bowl - when there's snow.
Mt. Hood Skibowl has some of the best runs on the mountain - when there is snow.
The History of Mount Hood: A Timeline
- Written by Ben Jacklet
- Category: History and Tradition
- Last Updated: December 07, 2018
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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.
Wolves are returning to Mount Hood
- Written by Ben Jacklet
- Category: Environment
- Published: November 25, 2018
- Last Updated: November 25, 2018
Breeding wolves have returned to Mount Hood.
Decades after they were run out of Western Oregon by human encroachment, wild wolves have found their way back to the Mount Hood wilderness, where they are breeding, hunting, and surviving.
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: December 07, 2018
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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.
Cougars on Mount Hood (the non-exclamation-point version)
- Written by Ben Jacklet
- Category: Environment
- Published: September 17, 2018
- Last Updated: November 25, 2018
Nice kitty. Please. Pic courtesy US Fish & Wildlife, through Creative Commons
Before we wade into a discussion of the beautiful, powerful creatures known as pumas or mountain lions or cougars, we should first acknowledge that it would be absolutely terrifying to be stalked and mauled by a wild cat that large, powerful, and quick.