Windy, Cold Weather Returns

Was looking forward to a solid week of snowboarding with cold temps and new snow; unfortunately; the snow arrived with blustery winds that closed down the top of Mt. Hood Meadows Monday and Tuesday. With more than half the mountain closed; it’s not really worth the drive up for a few inches of new snow. … Read more

The Full Effect

It was another beautiful day for snowboarding. My long-time snowboard bud; Don S finally got a chance to get up to the mountain for a little shredding. After a few runs down the groomers off Cascade; we decided to have a look at Heather Canyon. Not really ideal conditions; but Don doesn’t get up here … Read more

Changing Conditions; Still Great Snowboarding

The unpredictable PacNW weather is living up to it’s reputation recently. Snow, rain, sun, mild and cold; we’ve seen it all; and in only a few days. In the photo below you can see a storm front approaching Mt. Hood from the southwest; clouds engulfing the mountain peak. Today was a spectacular day; at least … Read more