After a week of pretty heavy snowfall; the weather up on Mt. Hood is getting warmer and wetter. Weekdays see fewer and fewer skiers and snowboarders. Weekends are still crowded and the last week of March; Spring Break will be crowded; then after that it will probably only be a couple weeks left before Mt. … Read more
Today was a typical day on Mt. Hood; snowing, sunny, windy and cloudy; all at the same time. A cold storm moved in from the northwest bringing 3-4″; maybe a little more in some spots; of light, fluffy snow; something we have not seen much of in this El Nino year. Always nice to have … Read more
The kayak fishing season is right around the corner; if the weather continues like it’s been going we’ll be trout fishing in the backcountry lakes and smallmouth bass and walleye fishing in the Columbia in a couple weeks. Time to get the kayaks and fishing gear ready to go. There is a new Kayak Fishing … Read more
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
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
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
Today was a beautiful late winter day; sunny with white, fluffy clouds floating in and out of the valleys. Most of the snow at this elevation has melted and it’s starting to look a lot like spring. I rode on roads and trails that are rarely used and lead to the most remote parts of … Read more
This past week has seen some uneven weather. A sad mix of rain and wet snow has made snowboarding a hit and miss situation. One day there is 4-8″ of fresh pow, the next day it is raining. They’ve hit 100″ at Mt. Hood Meadows, but it really doesn’t look like any major winter-type snowstorms … Read more
Well, the beautiful, late winter bluebird days have come to an end. The nice weather is great; but everyone pretty much wants more snow; looks like we are going to get it. This photo of Mt. Hood was taken on the drive up to Mt. Hood Meadows; two hours later, the peak was covered with … Read more