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
The persistent El Nino is still causing springlike weather in the Cascade mountains. Mild temperatures, clear blue skies and spring snow conditions make for more great groomed run carving. No lift lines meant plenty of high speed carving. Back up again tomorrow for one more day of sunny groomers, then it looks like a late … Read more
The strong El Nino conditions have brought much warmer than normal temperatures here in the Pac NW. El Nino hasn’t stopped the rain this area is well known for; until today. The weeks of rain finally came to an end and the sun actually came out. It may only stay that way for a few … Read more
Another beautiful sunny day at Meadows. Always great to be on the first chair. All lifts were open, great groomers off all the chairs and no lift lines today. Sweet!