Skiing, snowshoeing, and adventure in the Northwest and beyond
Skiing, snowshoeing, and adventure in the Northwest and beyond
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While thousands of downhill skiers are packed into the groomed slopes on the south and east sides of Mt Hood, we’ll take the whole north side for ourselves. If you haven’t been to Cloud Cap in the winter before, with the right snow, it is magical and definitely worth the climb. We’ll start at Cooper […]
Head in Cloud Cap – Advanced Tour Read More »
Intermediate Back Country Ski Friday and Saturday night stay in the historic Tilly Jane A-Frame cabin. You’ll back country ski to the ONC-PDX managed shelter on the Northeast side of Mt. Hood, a 3 mile ski with a 1,900-foot gain up the Tilly Jane Ski Trail to the cabin at 5,700 feet elevation. Experienced intermediate
Tilly Jane A-Frame Cabin, Mt. Hood, OR Read More »
On Saturday April 15 (Weather Permitting) we are planning a Telemark ski day at the North Santiam Pass. Skiing North on the PCT to the slopes of Three Finger Jack. I am planning on a one day trip. For those interested in carpooling, I am planning on Meeting at 7 AM at the Bridgeport Village
April 15 Telemark day ski at North Santiam Pass with Ken Wenzel Read More »
On Wednesday 19th, Andrew Black will lead a loop tour from Bennett Pass SnoPark, along the Bennett Ridge Trail, across the “Terrible” traverse, and down the Fat Lady (should really be the pregnant woman trail!) into the E. Fork Hood River drainage. From there we return to the SnoPark via the (mis-named) Pocket Creek Trail.
Fat Lady Trail — Wednesday 19th April Read More »
Come Ski With Ted on FRIDAY! This next week, let’s ski on Friday, April 21. We will meet at the Gateway Park & Ride, 1st floor, SE Side, facing Fred Meyer, for departure at 8:30 AM. This will be an easy intermediate level of trip, less than 8 miles, where the snow and weather is
Come Ski With Ted on Friday! Read More »
Let’s explore a local park in the morning while it is still cool. Last week I saw Iris and Camas Lillies in bloom along with lots of tiny flowers. This area is part of the wildlife corridor and is known for its birds. The pace will be casual–about an hour and a half to do
Explore Cooper Mountain Nature Park Read More »
Join us to help maintain the ski trails on Mt. Adams. This is a two-day camp out. Come for one or both days. Contact Ken to arrange. Meet at Old Town Troutdale at 8 am sharp (see map below). No overnight parking at Troutdale. Most trail tending work parties involve light brushing, tree limbing, and
Mt. Adams South Side – Brushing and Limbing Read More »
Join us to help maintain the ski trails at Atkisson Sno-park. Meet at Old Town Troutdale at 8 am sharp (see map below). We will work until about 2:30 pm with return to Portland about 5 pm. Most trail tending work parties involve light brushing, tree limbing, and the hanging of blue diamonds. We’ll supply
Trout Lake – Ice Caves Loop – Brushing and Limbing Read More »
A Great Bike Trip Returns! The famous July 4th bike trip is going to Victoria, Canada! Plans are to drive to Port Angeles on Friday, July 1, take the 12:45 PM (or 5:15 PM) ferry to Victoria with only our bicycles (a current passport is required for entry and re-entry). After we check in at
Vancouver Island Bike Trip 2023 Read More »