Mountain High Snowsport Club - Events and Calendar

"The club that

really skis"

PO Box 2182

Portland, OR 97208

info@mthigh.org

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Mt. High Events

Last updated:July 15, 2025

Since 1975

NEWS

June-July Lift Lines - Mt. High Newsletter

Our club recognized as Historic.

The Mountain High Snowsport Club, then known as the Plaza Ski Club, was formed in 1975.

This year, in 2025, it was recognized by the Far West Ski Association (FWSA) as a historic, 50-year old club. The other part of our club, the EdgeSet Ski Club was formed even a bit earlier than 1975, but we don't have any surviving records of its formation. Click on the attached image to enlarge it. And see more about our club's hisotry on a still growing document: Mt. High Club History

Volunteer of the Year.

Our 2025 volunteer of the year is: Kurt Wilke. Congratulations!

Kurt has participated in our Board meetings for years.
He has been the administrator of our Facebook page and has monitored all new applications for membership in our Facebook group, keeping at bay those who want to join us just to sell us something.

Kurt has also led several activities for the club, including a kayaking trip, a pickleball session, as
well as leading multiple ski days at Timberline and Meadows.

See our Awards page for a list of past men and women of the year and other awards.

Glade Trail Day 2025 photos. Click here to see a folder on Dropbox full of pictures from the recent Glade Trail Day. All the photos have now been uploaded to this folder.

Far West Skier's Guide

Click on the image here to see this very colorful magazine. Learn all about past and upcoming Far West events, the annual Convention, winter trips, and more. See what other clubs and councils are doing.

Click on each 2-page spread to thumb through the rest of the pages.

The Councilman - Fall 2024. Find out what the Far West Ski Association has been doing and will be doing in the near future, the Convention, the ski trips and more.

NOTE TO NEWCOMERS

Our club provides numerous activities in the following categories.

a) Day trips to Mt. Hood ski areas
– currently on TRIPS page,

b) Ski trips to other ski areas in the West
-- see TRIPS page.

c) Recreational racing – RACING pages.

d) Social events, parties, etc. – on the HOME page.

e) Summer activities (Biking, Hiking, Rafting, Picnic, etc.) – usually on our HOME page.

To see what our club does, please see a whole year of photos on the PHOTOS page.

See more at: NOTE TO NEWCOMERS

Let's ski together! Join us for an informal fun day on the slopes! Our weekend skiers tend to go to Timberline and/or Skibowl. Our mid-week skiers usually go to Meadows on Thursdays or whenever there is some fresh powder. How to connect with us?

See the weekend & mid-week entries on our TRIPS page.
Click on our two FORUM buttons in the menu and see who is going skiing and when. Participate in the discussions!
See our Facebook page, where all our members can post their own messages and often invite others to come ski with them. Start by clicking on the Facebook button in our main menu.
On the mountain,
Look for people who have a triangular orange flag attachd to their ski pole. The flag has the club's name printed on it, but it's a bit hard to read.

Mt. Hood Express bus service

We have always encouraged carpooling from Sandy, and that is still an option. But, now you can take the new Mt. Hood Express bus instead. For only $2 (or just $1.50 if you prepay for 20 tickets), you can ride the bus from Sandy to Skibowl, Government Camp, or Timberline. Catch the bus right on Hwy. 26, at a park and ride bus stop half way between Champion Way and 362nd (which is the Fred Meyer traffic light in Sandy). Turn into Champion Way to park at the Information Center. The most convenient bus starts at 7:45 am and arrives at Skibowl at 8:32 and at Timberline at 9 am. Click here for the complete schedule.

Also note that Timberline runs its own shuttle between Government Camp from the Summit Pass ski area to Timberline.

Powder Alliance. Unlimited skiing at Timberline and Mt. Hood Skibowl + 3 free tickets at each of 17 other ski areas, for a total of 51 free ski days
Not valid on Saturdays.
Those 71 and over pay only $50.
All prices will increase after Nov. 5 and 26.. See more at: www.powderalliance.com and on the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/powderalliance

Season Passes compared. Compare the cost and benefits of various lift ticket passes. This was first published in Lift Lines. It is now on our Articles page.

Mt. High Cookbook available.

A great gift.

Debbi Kor put together a Club Cookbook, full of recipes contributed by many of our club members. You can purchase the book at any of our social events and ski trips, or

Contact Debbi at: ijustwannarun1@comcast.net

Ski Areas page - new & improved

The best way to get info about ski areas. The updated page contains almost all the ski areas in the West, 224 of them. It's the easiest way to get info for a trip. Just click on whatever ski resort you want.

Also find info on heli-skiing.

Also available on our Ski Areas page is an Excel Spreadsheet containing a list of all the ski areas in North America. Use it to track the places you have skied.

Join a PACRAT team

Teams are being formed in October and November, and many teams need a few new team-mates.

Camaraderie, fun, racing, après ski parties and more!

Check it all out on our Racing page and on the PACRATs web site. Contact: Racing@mthigh.org

Ski pole Inclinometers -

Attach this simple device to your ski pole and use it to measure the slope steepness.

Membership renewal. Please renew your club membership in the Fall (September, October, or early November). This is also the best time to sign up for a ski trip with the club. It is best to renew in person at the annual Ski Fair or at our annual Kickoff Party. If you do it by mail, simply print print the Dough Transmittal form and mail it in. You can find it on our Membership page and on the Forms & Docs page.

Member Benefits updated - 20% off at the Taco Shoppe Thanks to Kevin Bastin, owner of the Taco Shoppe and a Mountain High club member, we have now been offered 20% off of any item on the menu (not just the burritos). But only 10% discount during the summer months.

The Taco Shoppe is located in Government Camp, across the street from the Huckleberry Inn (but a house or two up the road), or just downhill from the Mount Hood Museum. See details on our Membership Benefits page and on our Bulletin Board page. Click here for see their full menu.

2025 EVENTS CALENDAR

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Blue: Mountain High club events

Maroon: NWSCC, FWSA, or multi-club events

Black: General events

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JULY

July 12 (Sat) Highway Cleanup at Government Camp, 10 am - noon, with lunch at noon.

July 12 (Sat) Bike Ride: Burnt Bridge Creek Greenway Trail - with Gerald

July 13 (Sun) Lloyd Musser, - Celebration of Life 1 - 5 pm, at Timberline Lodge

July 15 (Tue) Bike Ride: Triple Crown, Portland Hills- with Emilio

July 17 (Thur) Happy Hour at "Si Señor" on Bangy Rd., Lake Oswego, 4 - 7 pm.

July 19 (Sat) Bike ride along the old Barlow wagon trail, with Oregon Pioneer stories. - with Emilio. Mix of paved roads, smooth easy forest trails and some gravel.

July 19 (Sat) History Happy Hour Lost Oregon Ski Areas. Mt. Hood Museum in Government Camp. 7 - 8 pm.

July 28 (Mon) Mt. High Board Meeting at the Round Table Pizza, Lake Oswego.

July 29 (Tue) Bike Ride: Columbia River Gorge, Ellowah to Viento - with Emilio

AUGUST

Aug. 2 (Sat) Bike Ride: Woodland - the whole island next to Horseshoe Lake - with Gerald.

Aug. 9 (Sat) Bike ride: Wintler Park to Frenchman Bar - with Gerald

Aug. 9 (Sat) Steiner Cabins Tour. Details yet to be annouced.

Aug. 16 (Sat) History Happy Hour at the Mt. Hood Museum in Government Camp. History of the Civilian Conservation Corps in Oregon.

Aug. 22 (Fri) Bike Ride: Fanno Creek trail - with Gerald.

Aug. 25 (Mon) Mt. High Board Meeting at the Round Table Pizza, Lake Oswego.

SEPTEMBER

Sept. ?? (TBA) Mt. High Picnic and
50th Anniversary Celebration
Details yet to be annouced.

OCTOBER

Oct. 18 (Sat) History Happy Hour Mt. Hood Forest Fire Lookout History. Mt. Hood Museum in Government Camp. 7 - 8 pm.

See more event details in the next section below.

Club membership has steadily increased from 2002 - 2011, and has stabilized around 220 since then.

Mt. High Board meetings

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Last Monday of the month, we meet at the Round Table Pizza, 16444 Boones Ferry Rd., Lake Grove, Lake Osswego, OR. See Google map. We plan future club events & trips. If you'd like to get a bit more involved with the club, please come and join us. This is a working and planning meeting, but it's open to all. Social gathering: 6:00 pm, and the meeting starts at: 6:30 pm.

NWSCC meetings

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Representatives of local ski clubs gather to coordinate activities, plan joint events and trips. Sometimes, there's a guest speaker. These meetings are open to all.

Time: Socializing starts at 6 pm. Meeting starts at 6:30 pm..

Dates: Meetings are held quarterly on the 3rd Wednesday in October, December, March and June.

Location: At various locations around the Portland metro area. See the NWSCC web site for details.

Searching for the Perfect Ski Watch

Check out some of the features available on watches these days: Altimeter, Compass, Clinometer, Barometer, Stop-watch, and more. And water resistant to 200 meters. Sadly, not all in one watch. Read this article.

Vision for the 21st Century

A whole new vision of enhancing both safety and fun on the slopes. Read all about it (click on the "Vision" button. Get involved. Write to the ski areas. Write to ski magazines. Refer them to our website: www.mthigh.org/Vision.htm.

Mt Hood List - A great site!

Go to MtHoodList.com to post your own message, to find a carpool to Mt. Hood, to find buddies for a Meadows event, or any other Mt. Hood related activity.

Check out this content on our site!

   a) Blogs eg.: David Schor's adventures

   b) Videos (our recent trips and racing)

   c) Skis for sale on our Bulletin Board!

Our public Forum

In the Forum, post your questions, requests, offers, or help provide answers.

Bulletin Board vs. Forum

For plain text announcements or questions, feel free to post your own message in the Forum.

For more elaborate, announcements, including graphics, photos, etc. please email them to us at webmaster@mthigh.org and we'll post it on the Bulletin Board.

We Want You!

Forest Service Permits. Info about day use permits and season permits, and a list of parking spaces where you need them. These permits are needed usually from May 1 - October 31. Buy one if you will be hiking or biking there.

Fix your Zipper at Johann's (Gary's)

If the zipper breaks on your ski jacket or sleeping bag, don't throw it away. Let Gary fix it for you at Johann's Upholstery, 12205 SW Hall Blvd.,
Tigard OR 97223.   Phone: 503-620-1699.
Email: gary@johannsonline.com

ShredHood.org is a web site devoted to everything Mt. Hood. It contains the latest news, classifieds, racing, new school, old school, videos, slides, events, resources.
The web site was started by Ben Jacklet, a local journalist. Check it out: http://shredhood.org/

Video about our club

Short 5 minute summary of what our club is al about. Must see! At: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woXVvae4Iww

Proof that Straight skis were always Shaped.

Straight skis were never really straight. See proof in this video.

EVENT DETAILS

Note: Trips and Racing events have their own pages.

The events listed below are events other than ski trips and races.

What to Bring 1. A tire repair kit, a spare inner tube. 2. A chain or cable to lock your bike if we make a stop somewhere, such as for lunch. 3. Water to keep yourself hydrated.	Mt. High bike ride Camas / Washougal Washougal River Greenway, Waterfront Park, Cottonwood Beach June 15 (Sunday) - Meet at 9 am. Leave at 9:30 am. Start Time: 9:30 am Map: Camas/Washougal - Google Maps Meet at: Lacamas Creek Trailhead On NE 3rd. Avenue in Camas Near the junction with E 1st Avenue. Use exit 12 off of Hwy 14 heading east. For your car navigation system or for Google Maps on your mobile phone, use this address: 1641 NE 3rd Ave, Camas, WA 98607. NOTE: The parking lot is not visible if you are coming from the east, from Vancouver. Your navigation system might tell you you have arrived, but where do you turn to park? It's OK to drive past it, then make a u-turn, and as you are driving back west, you will finally see the parking lot on your right, a bit below the street level. Route: Lakamas Creek Trailhead parking l ot at 3rd Ave, Camas. Then down to the Port of Camas/Washougal and along the Captain William Clark Park Trail all the wy to the East End (there is a closed gate).- and back. Type of bike: gravel bike - no skinny road race tires recommended. Electric assist optional but not required or necessary. . Restroom at S 32nd St. Pub stop: Either at the Puffin at the port or drive to The Grapes of Wrath pub in Camas. To sign up, RSVP to Gerald Woergoetter, ski2di4@comcast.net .
Kayaking, Canoeing, Paddleboarding There will be a prize of a $50 gift card to Next Adventure. Click on the flyer to enlarge it.	NWSCC and Next Adventure invite you to the Kayaking, Canoeing, Paddleboarding event at Scapoose Bay June 19 (Thursday.) - starting at 10 am. Location: Scapoose Bay Paddle Center 57420 Old Portland Rd. Warren OR, 97053 - See Google Map. About 33 miles (45 minutes) north of Portland along highway 30. To all kayakers, canoers, SUPers, or wannabes in all ski clubs - Northwest Ski Club Council will host a kayak day at Next Adventure Scappoose Bay on June 19, starting at 10 am. Bring your own water toy or rent from Next Adventure (group discount if we get enough people). We plan to have several groups go out exploring the bay. Great time for newbies to try it out with friends! High tide is at 11:30 am. We will provide a BBQ lunch afterwards. Please RSVP to Linda McGavin at editor@nwskiers.org ASAP for numbers for renting and for food preparation. NOTE: Limited parking in the Next Adventure lot is free for those renting equipment, otherwise it’s $10 to park in the Scappoose owned lot.
Road sign just 2 miles before Government Camp. POSTPONED TILL JULY 12	Mt. High Highway Cleanup POSTPONED ONCE AGAIN DUE TO RAIN THE NEW DATE IS SATURDAY JULY 12. June 21 (Saturday) - 10 am. Click on the map to enlarge it. Our club has adopted a 2-mile section of Highway 26, mileposts 51-53. We'll meet in Mt. Hood Skibowl's parking lot a few minutes before 10 am. Then we'll earn some good karma cleaning up our two miles of the highway. Bring some gloves for your own protection. Safety vests and yellow garbage bags will be provided. 12:00 (noon) - approximately - The club will cover the cost of lunch in Government Camp, right after we are done with the cleanup. We'll go either to the Brew Pub or the Taco Shoppe. Let's replenish our energy and enjoy each other's company. Note: We need just 8 volunteers for this. Those who plan to help, need to read the Highway Safety brochure from the State Highway Department, Please pay particular attention to the secton titled: "Speical Hazards". See: Highway safety brochure - a PDF file Debbi will have the waivers we all need to sign on the day of the event. POSTPONED TILL JULY 12 RSVP to Debbi Kor at: ijustwannarun1@comcast.net or call 503-314-7078.
Mountain Rescue The Mt. Hood Cultural Museum preserves and showcases the rich history of Mount Hood through interpretive exhibits and educational programming. The museum features six galleries that highlight the history of the mountain’s early exploration, winter sports, settlement and natural history. The museum, the Mt. Hood Information Center and the Museum Gift Shop are open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The museum is closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.	Social History Happy Hour at the Mt. Hood Museum in Government Camp Crisis on Mt. Hood 100 Years of Mountain Rescue June 21 (Saturday.) 7 - 8 pm. Be entertained and learn something new. Doors open 6:30, presentation starts at 7 pm. Beer, wine and soft drinks available to purchase. Topic: Mountain Rescue on Mt. Hood. Stories from 100 years of rescue on Mt. Hood. The presentation is free. A $5 donation to the Museum is suggested and very much appreciated. For more information about the lecture series, please call the museum at 503-272-3301. Mt. Hood Cultural Center and Museum 88900 E. Government Camp Loop Government Camp, OR 97028 ph: 503-272-3301, info@mthoodmuseum.org www.mthoodmuseum.org Social History Happy Hour events take place on the thrid Saturday each month at the museum. Topics range from Mount Hood photography to ski fashion, to volcanic activity on the mountain, and more.
	Mt. High Happy Hour Socialiizing. Just for fun! June 26, 2025 (Thursday) - 4 pm - 7 pm. Come join your ski buddies at a Happy hour event at: Location: Food Carts in downtown Portland at SW 5th and Oak Street across from "Big Pink" You can use this address for navigation: 310 SW 5th, Portland OR 97204 See Google Map We'll be there from 4 to 7 pm. Come join us for a beverage and/or some food. Spend the afternoon with friends, RSVP Debbi at ijustwannarun1@comcast.net or 503-314-7078 so we can ensure we have enough spots saved.
What to Bring 1. A tire repair kit, a spare inner tube. 2. A chain or cable to lock your bike if we make a stop somewhere, such as for lunch. 3. Water to keep yourself hydrated.	Mt. High bike ride Lacamas & Round Lake June 27 (Friday) - Meet at 9 am. Leave at 9:30 am. Start Time: 9:30 am. Map: Lacamas & Round Lake - Google Map Meet at: Lacamas Creek Trailhead On NE 3rd. Avenue in Camas Near the junction with E 1st Avenue. Use exit 12 off of Hwy 14 heading east. For your car navigation system or for Google Maps on your mobile phone, use this address: 1641 NE 3rd Ave, Camas, WA 98607 Best to use this link to the parking lot on 3rd. Ave. NOTE: The parking lot is not visible if you are coming from the west, from Vancouver. Your navigation system might tell you you have arrived, but where do you turn to park? It's OK to drive past it, then make a u-turn, and as you are driving back west, you will finally see the parking lot on your right, a bit below the street level. Route: Up through Lacamas Park, crossing NE Everett St (500) over to NE Goodwin Rd parking lot - and back. Surfaces: Moderate up hill from 3rd St., wide gravel path through Lakamas Lake Park, a few steeper hills getting along Round Lake (that requires a bit more skillful handling of your electric bike if you are not used to it yet, switching back to lower gears and setting different power assist levels - if not comfortable, just walk it). Then crossing Everett St. and finally flat gravel trail along Lacamas Lake to the Lacamas Heritage Trailhead at NE Goodwin Rd (Restroom there) Plenty of restrooms along the way. On the way back we can swing a few different trails through the wooded Lacamas Park if desired. Type of bike: Electric assist bike not required, but it may help getting up from 3rd Ave. and over a few hills along Round Lake as mentioned. To sign up, RSVP to Gerald Woergoetter, ski2di4@comcast.net .
Mt. High Monthly Board meeting Usually the last Monday of the month.	Mountain High Monthly Board meeting June 30, 2025 (Monday) Meet for socializing at 6:00 pm. Meeting starts at 6:30 pm. This is an organizational and planning meeting, attended mainly by Board members, trip leaders, activity organizers etc., but it is open to all. Anyone wanting to get more involved with the club is welcome. Place: Round Table Pizza, 16444 Boones Ferry Rd., Lake Grove, Lake Oswego, OR. See Google map.
Road sign just 2 miles before Government Camp.	Mt. High Highway Cleanup We need just 3 more volunteers! Spend a couple of hours outdoors, then enjoy lunch! July 12 (Saturday) - 10 am. Click on the map to enlarge it. Our club has adopted a 2-mile section of Highway 26, mileposts 51-53. We'll meet in Mt. Hood Skibowl's parking lot a few minutes before 10 am. Then we'll earn some good karma cleaning up our two miles of the highway. Bring some gloves for your own protection. Safety vests and yellow garbage bags will be provided. 12:00 (noon) - approximately - The club will cover the cost of lunch in Government Camp, right after we are done with the cleanup. We'll go either to the Brew Pub or the Taco Shoppe. Let's replenish our energy and enjoy each other's company. Note: We need just 8 volunteers for this. Those who plan to help, need to read the Highway Safety brochure from the State Highway Department, Please pay particular attention to the secton titled: "Speical Hazards". See: Highway safety brochure - a PDF file Debbi will have the waivers we all need to sign on the day of the event. RSVP to Debbi Kor at: ijustwannarun1@comcast.net or call 503-314-7078.
East side of the trail West side of the trail. Lots of trees providing shade. What to Bring 1. A tire repair kit, a spare inner tube. 2. A chain or cable to lock your bike if we make a stop somewhere, such as for lunch. 3. Water to keep yourself hydrated.	Mt. High bike ride Burnt Bridge Creek Greenway Vancouver Greenway July 12 (Saturday) - Meet at 9 am. Leave at 9:30 am. Start Time: 9:30 am Map: Burnt Bridge Greenway - Google Map Meet at: We will NOT meet at the west end of the trail, at the junction of Stewart Glen Rd. and NW Bernie Dr. It might not be safe to park along Bernie Drive at the West end of BBCreek, as there have been car break-ins. There are no houses within visible range, That's why the hucksters feel nobody is watching. NEW MEETUP LOCATION: We'll meet at Harry and Lisa's place at: 1915 NW 90th St. Vancouver, WA just about a mile North of where we start the planned bike ride. Be there at 9:00. Put that address into your navigator and meet Lisa and Harry there, then ride down about 9:30 to the west end of the trail, Gerald will be there at Stewart Glen, the start of the ride, watching for anyone who did not RSVP and/or did not receive this email in time. Here is a map of the 1.4 miles of road to come from Harrey and Lisa's place to the start of the trail. See Google Map. Route: From Stewart Glen/Fruit Valley Road East to Meadow Brook Marsh Park and NE Burton Rd. This route passes through many different parks. Surface and Type of bike: All paved. Very few uphill/downhills - crossing a few roads on cross walks. Electric assist not required. To sign up, RSVP to Gerald Woergoetter, ski2di4@comcast.net .
Lloyd Musser	Celebration of Life of Lloyd Musser July 13, 2025 (Sunday.) From 1 - 5 pm. Location: Timberline Lodge Lloyd Musser was the curator and heart and soul of the Mt. Hood Museum and Cultural Center in Government Camp. He passed away on March 1st, 2025, just a few months after his wife Maureen died. It is interesting that he passed away on the same day that the annual Ski the Glade Trail Day was held -- an event that Lloyd himself created some 22 years earlier. Please join us in honoring the lives of Maureen and Lloyd A. Musser on July 13th, 2025, at Timberline Lodge, from 1–5 PM. This celebration of life is open to all whose lives were touched by Lloyd and Maureen. As Maureen wished, it will be a joyful gathering filled with laughter, shared memories, and stories that celebrate their legacy and the many lives they impacted. Feel free to spread the word to anyone who may want to attend.
Council Crest (Click on image to enlarge it) Sellwood to Stonehenge tower (Click on the map to enlarge it) Stonehenge tower to Council Crest Council Crest to Pittock Mansion Pittock Mansion to Sellwood	Mt. High bike ride The Triple Crown Ride Stonehenge Tower, Council Crest, Hoyt Arboretum, Pittock Mansion and more. July 15, 2025 (Tuesday) - Meet at 9:30 am. Leave at 10 am sharp. There is some considerable elevation gain on this ride. An e-bike is highly recommended. Or strong muscles! In a few places, we might have to walk our bikes uphill. But we'll ride socially, as a group, and we'll stop frequently to regroup. People can ride faster to the next meeting point if they wish. And we won't leave anyone behind. Start & Finish: Oaks Pioneer Church, near Sellwood Park 455 SE Spokane St, Sellwood, OR 97202 A cute little chapel on the corner of Grand Ave. See Google Map. Directions: On the east end of the Sellwood bridge,turn North onto 6th Avenue, and then West onto Spokane St. . You can park on the street, or use the parking lot lower down under and near the bridge, where we usually park for our picnics at Sellwood Park. From Sellwood we will climb thru Riverview Cemetery to the Stonehenge Tower. 5.7 miles Then over to Council Crest, 1.6 miles. Then down past the Zoo and Hoyt Arboretum and up to Pittock Mansion, 5.7 miles. From Pittock Mansion we will follow residential streets down thru NW Portland to Old Town to the Esplanade circa the Steel Bridge. From there back to Sellwood via the Esplanade. 8.7 miles with no hills on this section. Total distance = 21.2 miles. Approximate riding time is 4 hours, plus many breaks and a 1 hour lunch break, adding up to about 6 hours total. Lunch at Little River Café, or bring your own, The Google Map has time-to-destination for bicycles approximately 1 hour 25 minutes. We need to hear from you. RSVP before showing up. We need to be able to notify you of any changes. Please RSVP. Give us a call, or text: Emilio: 503-510-1477 or Emilio2000@earthlink.net Pittock Mansion NOTE 1: Please make sure your bike is roadworthy before you show up for the ride. All bike riders need to carry a patch kit, a spare inner-tube and tools to make any necessary repairs and don't count on others to fix your bike if it breaks down during the ride. NOTE 2: The bike ride will be held weather permitting. We will cancel it if it's raining, or temperatures near 100ºF, or very windy. NOTE 3: We will be stopping for a lunch break so you will need to bring your own bike lock.
	Mt. High Happy Hour Socialiizing. Just for fun! July 17 2025 (Thursday) - 4 pm - 7 pm. Come join your ski buddies at a Happy hour event at: Si Señor 14991 Bangy Rd. Lake Oswego. OR We'll be there from 4 to 7 pm. Come join us for a beverage and/or some food. Spend the afternoon with friends, RSVP Debbi at ijustwannarun1@comcast.net or 503-314-7078 so we can ensure we have enough spots saved.
Barlow Pass - the start of our ride. Just one of many markers along the way. Hwy. 26 plowed its way right across the original wagon trail. We'll be riding along mostly paved roads, but also some smooth forest trails. Please RSVP to Emilio Trampuz at: Emilio2000@earthlink.net or 503-510-1477.	Mt. High bike ride History Tour along Barlow Road The original wagon trail Please RSVP to Emilio Trampuz at: Emilio2000@earthlink.net or 503-510-1477. July 19, 2025. (Saturday) Meet at 8:45 am at the Barlow Trail Roadhouse. See map. 69580 US-26, Welches, OR 97067 Leave at 9 am and drive to Barlow Pass (on Hwy. 35) Start the bike ride from Barlow Pass. End the ride and have lunch at 3 pm. We will take you along the path the settlers took to cross the Cascades in search of a new life. Ride the route that the settlers used to make it across this rugged mountain range. Historical stopping points and views all along the way. NOTE: A Forest Service pass is now required at the Barlow Pass parking lot. If you have a pass, bring it. Also, if you have an "America the Beautiful" senior pass to National Parks, bring it, since it is also valid here. But, we also have the alternative to not leave our cars at Barlow Pass. Instead, we could leave our cars at the Trillium Lake snowpark on Hwy. 26 (not far from Snow Bunny), where no pass is required. We will make the decision on where to park our cars on the spot. There are several factors involved. We'll explain it on Saturday morning. Each year, this tour is a bit different as we discover new trails. This year, we will follow Lucy's trail for a little while. Just for something new and to avoid biking along a section of highway 26. We will cross highway 26 only once, and that will be at a marked pedestrian crossing with a flashing light alert for motorists in Zig Zag.. Where exactly is the Oregon Trail (Barlow Road) around Mt. Hood? Would you be able to show family or friends which way the wagons went? Come on this free guided bicycle tour and find out. And see the last traces of the Oregon Pioneers' wagon wheel ruts. Barlow Road was the only way to get around the south side of Mt. Hood for 71 years, until the old Mt. Hood Loop highway was built in the 1920s. Both roads are now abandoned (except for a few short segments). When Timberline Lodge was built in the late 1930s, all the building materials and tools were brought up along the old Mt. Hood Loop highway, which we will also ride on. This is all part of Oregon’s history, but it is being neglected. Find out where these roads are, hear some of the pioneers’ stories, and maybe consider adopting a section, clearing it of fallen trees and branches every year. This was usually the job of the first wagon train of the season. Also, hear a few short stories and excerpts from the pioneers' diaries. A few points of interest along the way: 1. Barlow Pass and junction with the Pacific Crest Trail 2. The best view of Mt. Hood (seen from the old highway) 3. Pioneer Woman's Grave 4. Pioneer Cemetery and hear the the ghost of Perry Vickers. 5. Wagon tracks, still barely discernible in a couple of places. 6. The only bat cave on Mt. Hood. Actually a horse tunnel. 7. Several historic wagon trail markers along the way. Meet a few minutes before 9:00 am at the Barlow Trail Roadhouse, about half way bnetween Welches and Zig Zag, on the south side of Hwy. 26. This Roadhouse is located just before the Fire Station on highway 26 (west of the fire station). We will need some carpooling from there to transport everyone and all our bicycles up to Barlow Pass. We will arrange this on the spot. Most people will continue driving in their own cars. We will leave only 2 or 3 cars in Welches. At the end of the bike ride, we’ll have refreshments and/or lunch at the Barlow Trail Inn, and then we’ll use the 2 or 3 cars to take us back to fetch our cars at Barlow Pass. We’ll ride on a mix of surfaces, mostly paved, but also some forest trails, and about a mile of gravel road. And later on, another bit of gravel road. Most of the 18 miles will be downhill, but there will be 2 uphill sections. Almost any bike will do, including a commuter bike, a mountain bike, or an e-bike. As a general rule of thumb, thicker tires would work better. Only a racing bike with those super-thin tires is not recommended. Bring some water and a snack - like maybe some trial mix, or a small sandwich, or some fruit or a power bar. We will all need some nourishment before lunch, especially if you haven't had any breakfast in the morning. Also, the ride alwasy takes longer than expected, and we will need to have a snack along the way. If you want to participate, please contact Emilio Trampuz at: Emilio2000@earthlink.net or 503-510-1477.
Mountain Rescue The Mt. Hood Cultural Museum preserves and showcases the rich history of Mount Hood through interpretive exhibits and educational programming. The museum features six galleries that highlight the history of the mountain’s early exploration, winter sports, settlement and natural history. The museum, the Mt. Hood Information Center and the Museum Gift Shop are open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The museum is closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.	Social History Happy Hour at the Mt. Hood Museum in Government Camp Lost Oregon Ski Areas July 19 (Saturday.) 7 - 8 pm. Be entertained and learn something new. Doors open 6:30, presentation starts at 7 pm. Beer, wine and soft drinks available to purchase. Topic: Lost Oregon Ski Areas Including a slide-show presentation. The presentation is free. A $5 donation to the Museum is suggested and very much appreciated. For more information about the lecture series, please call the museum at 503-272-3301. Mt. Hood Cultural Center and Museum 88900 E. Government Camp Loop Government Camp, OR 97028 ph: 503-272-3301, info@mthoodmuseum.org www.mthoodmuseum.org Social History Happy Hour events take place on the thrid Saturday each month at the museum. Topics range from Mount Hood photography to ski fashion, to volcanic activity on the mountain, and more.
Waterfall near the start of the trail. Barge and locks Bike trail View of the Columbia River Our destination: Viento State Park	Mt. High bike ride Best of Columbia River Gorge Elowah Falls Parking to Viento Park July 29 (Tuesday) - Meet at 9 am. Leave at 9:30 am sharp. Meet at the Ellowa Falls parking lot on Frontage Rd., very near I-84. Take exit 35 off of I-84, and then continue on Frontage Rd. This little known bike and eBike trail winds thru the best part of the Columbia Gorge where the cliffs are the highest, the vegetation smothers the sides of the trail, and the occasional Bald Eagle or Osprey flies by. Total distance = 20 miles. Just one long uphill in the middle of the ride has an elevation gain of 561 feet (170 meters). But there are several other short uphills and downhills , and the total uphill elevation gain (when you add them all up) is 1,795 feet. It sounds like a lot, but it will be done in short increments. And all that uphill will also become a downhill of approximately the same elevation loss. That's because we will start at the river level and end at the river level. So, the amount of uphill will be approximately equal to the amount of downhill. We will carpool the 20 miles between start and finish. We just need to take 2 or 3 cars to Viento State Park at the start of the day. Then at the end of the day, those cars will be used to transport the drivers of the other cars back to Elowah Falls parking lot to fecth their cars. All the cars will then come back to Viento to pick up all our bicycles. Views of the Bonneville Dam and it’s inner working from way above. Bike on parts of the Old Columbia River Hwy. Scoot thru downtown Cascade Locks on a bike trail and make potential stops for IPA at Thunder Island Brewery and/or ice cream cone at the local soda fountain. Bring a lunch or partake in Thunder Island’s menu of vast choices after the ride. All types of bikes and riders welcome. Pace will be determined by Classic bikes. Race aheads will be allowed. We will shuttle our cars Begin: Elowah Falls Parking Lot (Exit 35 off of I-84, then turn left and follow the old highway eastward, which then becomes Frontage Rd., parallel to I-84 ) https://goo.gl/maps/c6kdHnyncaGGP8mw7 The parking is on Frontage Road, parallel to I-84. End: Viento State Park Day Use Parking (Exit 56, turn left under freeway) and get closer to the river. https://goo.gl/maps/cNtdajQAtwAkQr2V8 Please RSVP. Give us a call, or text: Emilio: 503-510-1477 or Emilio2000@earthlink.net
Dike Road near Woodland What to Bring 1. A tire repair kit, a spare inner tube. 2. A chain or cable to lock your bike if we make a stop somewhere, such as for lunch. 3. Water to keep yourself hydrated.	Mt. High bike ride Woodland bike ride August 2 (Saturday) - - Meet at 9 am. Leave at 9:30 am. Start Time: 9:30 am Map: Woodland bike trail - Google Map Meet at: Woodland Information Center (with a restroom) right off West of I-5. Take exit 21 off of I-5, and then lurn left on Lewis River Road. The Woodland informqtion Center will be on your left, at the intersection of Goerig St. and Lakeshore Dr. Route: the whole island next to Horseshoe Lake. 16.9 miles total. We will stop at Red Leaf organic coffee - It has some food also. Surfaces: All flat and paved, very little traffic, but it can be windy...if so, either electric help or good 'beer-powered' legs may be helpful. Type of bike: Any bike will do. To sign up, RSVP to Gerald Woergoetter, ski2di4@comcast.net .
Vancouver riverfront What to Bring 1. A tire repair kit, a spare inner tube. 2. A chain or cable to lock your bike if we make a stop somewhere, such as for lunch. 3. Water to keep yourself hydrated.	Mt. High bike ride Wintler Park to Frenchman's Bar August 9 (Saturday) - - Meet at 9 am. Leave at 9:30 am. Start Time: 9:30 am Map: Wintler Park to Frenchmans Bar Meet at: Wintler Community Park. Vancouver, WA 98661 Route: From Wintler Park we'll go west along the waterfront, past Beaches/McMenamins, then WhoSong&Larry's, West under I-5 to the new Vancouver Waterfront, then go zigzag up through downtown Vancouver and all the way out to Frenchmans Bar. Terrain: There are a few inclines that require muscle or battery, but it's pretty much all paved and can be done on any road bike. There is a restroom at Frenchmans Bar and I think also at Wintler Park. Type of bike: Any bike will do. Lunch: AT Heathen Brewery in Vancouver. To sign up, RSVP to Gerald Woergoetter, ski2di4@comcast.net .
Click on the flyer to enlarge it.	Mt. Hood Cultural Center & Museum in Governemnt Cqmp, invites you to participate in the Steiner Cabins Tour 20th anniversary of this tour August 9 (Saturday.) . NOTE: Tickets go on sale on July 1, 2025. Contact the Mt. Hood Cultural Center at 503-272-3301. The Mt. Hood Cultural Center & Museum (MHCCM) proudly announces the return of its beloved Steiner Cabins Tour on Saturday, August 9, 2025, marking the event’s 20th anniversary. This walking tour invites the public inside some of the Mt. Hood region’s most iconic, handcrafted homes, built by legendary craftsman Henry Steiner and his family. It’s an opportunity for tour attendees to invest in supporting museum operations and to preserve the rich heritage of the area. Tickets go on sale at 8:00 a.m., on July 1, 2025, and are expected to sell quickly. For full details and to purchase tickets, visit: mthoodmuseum.org/events. This is your chance to explore the artistry, history, and enduring charm of the Steiner cabins. Please note: This tour is not ADA accessible. No children or pets are allowed, and no refunds will be issued. Each year, the tour features a different selection of privately owned Steiner cabins—offering fresh glimpses into their rustic charm, skilled craftsmanship, and enduring design. This year’s walking tour covers approximately one mile and includes seven distinct cabins, each highlighting the creativity and practicality that define Steiner’s architectural legacy. Between 1927 and 1953, the Steiner family built around 100 cabins and two churches in the Mt. Hood area. Approximately 84 structures remain today; many are lovingly maintained by private owners. Working without electricity or modern tools, the Steiner family relied solely on hand tools and materials sourced from the surrounding forest, rivers, and streams. While Henry and his sons built the cabins, Henry’s wife Mollie and younger children assisted by peeling bark from Douglas fir logs. The cabins are famed for their handcrafted details—massive river stone fireplaces, curved handrails, signature “bookmark doors,” and the distinctive Steiner Sunburst motif adorning many gables. Aside from windows and a few fixtures, everything was made by hand. This year’s tour is dedicated to Nancy Dougherty and Lloyd Musser, the passionate visionaries who launched the event. Nancy, a Steiner cabin owner, and Lloyd, former curator of the Mt. Hood Cultural Center & Museum, unfortunately passed away earlier this year. They recognized the cultural significance of these cabins and sought to share them with the wider community. Their dedication to preserving and celebrating local heritage laid the foundation for this cherished annual tradition. Visit: mthoodmuseum.org/events to purchase your tickets now.
The Mt. Hood Cultural Museum preserves and showcases the rich history of Mount Hood through interpretive exhibits and educational programming. The museum features six galleries that highlight the history of the mountain’s early exploration, winter sports, settlement and natural history. The museum, the Mt. Hood Information Center and the Museum Gift Shop are open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The museum is closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Social History Happy Hour events take place on the thrid Saturday each month at the museum. Topics range from Mount Hood photography to ski fashion, to volcanic activity on the mountain, and more.	Social History Happy Hour at the Mt. Hood Museum in Government Camp History of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in Oregon August 16 (Saturday.) 7 - 8 pm. Be entertained and learn something new. Doors open 6:30, presentation starts at 7 pm. Beer, wine and soft drinks available to purchase. Guest speaker: Glenn Voeltz Glenn served as an Army Intelligence officer for 25 years, held senior leadership positions at the Pentagon on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the White House Situation Room, and at NATO headquarters in Brussels Belgium. He is currently a professional ski patroller at Mt Bachelor and lives with his family in Bend. He has written over a dozen books including The History of Mt Bachelor, The Oregon Skyline Trail, and Oregon Search and Rescue. His book on the history of the CCC in Oregon is due to be published in the summer of 2025. The presentation is free. A $5 donation to the Museum is suggested and very much appreciated. For more information about the lecture series, please call the museum at 503-272-3301. Mt. Hood Cultural Center and Museum 88900 E. Government Camp Loop Government Camp, OR 97028 ph: 503-272-3301, info@mthoodmuseum.org www.mthoodmuseum.org
Fanno Creek trail What to Bring 1. A tire repair kit, a spare inner tube. 2. A chain or cable to lock your bike if we make a stop somewhere, such as for lunch. 3. Water to keep yourself hydrated.	Mt. High bike ride Fanno Creek Trail August 22 (Friday) - - Meet at 9 am. Leave at 9:30 am. Start Time: 9:30 am Map 1: Fanno Creek Trail map Map 2: Add-on Bonita Park to Tualatin Lake Meet at: The Garden Home Recreation Center on Olesson Rd. 7475 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223 Directions to meeting point: Exit 5 from I-217 onto SW Greenburg Rd., and turn North. Follow Greenburg Rd. north for 2.1 miles. Note that after crossing Hall Blvd., the road changes its name to Oleson Rd. The destination will be on your LEFT. We will park away from the buildings slighlty north-east from the Garden Home Rec. Ctr., and next to the open green area. Route: From the Garden Home Rec. Center, we will be rolling south along Fanno Creek Trail to Bonita Rd. park and further to the Tualatin Commons -- and then back. Terrain: All paved no electric assist necessary. Skinny road bike tires are OK too. Type of bike: Any bike will do. Lunch: We can stop for refreshment pn our way south to Tualatin Lake at the Commons, a big restaurant/condo complex with that artificial lake (pond) in the middle of it, at SW Nyberg St.South of SW Boones Ferry Rd. Or bring your own lunch to eat at the park just North of Bonita Rd and go back from there. To sign up, RSVP to Gerald Woergoetter, ski2di4@comcast.net .
Lige Colemnan on Fire Lookout The Mt. Hood Cultural Museum preserves and showcases the rich history of Mount Hood through interpretive exhibits and educational programming. The museum features six galleries that highlight the history of the mountain’s early exploration, winter sports, settlement and natural history.	Social History Happy Hour at the Mt. Hood Museum in Government Camp Mt. Hood Forest Fire Lookout History October 18 (Saturday.) 7 - 8 pm. Be entertained and learn something new. Doors open 6:30, presentation starts at 7 pm. Beer, wine and soft drinks available to purchase. Topic: The history of the Fire-Lookout at the top of Mt. Hood. The presentation is free. A $5 donation to the Museum is suggested and very much appreciated. For more information about the lecture series, please call the museum at 503-272-3301. Mt. Hood Cultural Center and Museum 88900 E. Government Camp Loop Government Camp, OR 97028 ph: 503-272-3301, info@mthoodmuseum.org www.mthoodmuseum.org Social History Happy Hour events take place on the thrid Saturday each month at the museum. Topics range from Mount Hood photography to ski fashion, to volcanic activity on the mountain, and more. The museum, the Mt. Hood Information Center and the Museum Gift Shop are open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The museum is closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.
	Mt. High Bowling Night POSTPONEDD Date to be announced. Starting at 7 pm. Ending around 9-ish. We have reserved 5 lanes, with up to 5 people per lane. This means participation is limited to 25 people. See Google Map for the location. Allen's Crosley Bowl 2400 E. Evergreen Blvd Vancouver, WA The Bowling Nigh has been cancelled due to not enough signups. We'll try to reschedule it for some other time. The cost will be $15 p/person + $5 for shoes. Some of us plan to head over for some pizza nearby after the bowling. Please feel free to join us. Please RSVP to Debbi to let her know if you plan to bowl with us. It's always been a lot of fun, and will continue to be! Please RSVP to: Debbi Kor, at: ijustwannarun1@comcast.net or 503-314-7078.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Want to get into Snowvana for free, or just help out your ski club or council? Volunteer for a two-hour shift staffing the Northwest Ski Club Council booth. We have the following shifts available. The number in parenthesis indicated how many people are needed. Friday 2-4 PM (need 2 people) 4-6 (2) 6-8 (1) Saturday 11-1 (1) 1-3 (2) 3-5 (2) 5-7 (1) Sunday 11-1 (1) 1-3 (2) Contact Bill King - willie2k@ymail.com	Snowvana Ski & Snowboard Show October 24 - 26, 2025. (Friday Sunday) Location: Portland Expo Center, 2060 Marine Dr W, Portland, OR 9721 See Google Map. Hours: Friday: Noon – 8pm Saturday: 11am – 7pm Sunday: 11am – 4pm A winter celebration with ski and snowboard films, local ski shops holding their annual sale event, live music, fun contests, and also a ski swap. This is Snowvana’s 9th season. Explore the manufacturer’s village, tune into the year’s biggest ski movie premiere, pick up a free pair of Next Adventure kid’s skis, and choose between a huge list of ways to engage and enjoy the show. It also includes the Mt. Hood FilmFest including the best films from Level 1, Teton Gravity Research, Matchstick, and more. Tickets: A single day ticket costs $17 + processing fees. 3-Day Pass $27 + processing fees, Kids 12 & under are FREE. Parking: $13 per car. Buy tickets HERE. Also: Mt. Hood Film Festival Gear Sale & Swap Gear Kids' Zone Over 50 manufacturers' reps and their boths. Live music, acoustic artists. Alpine Artist Gallery - Region artisans. Snowvana will also be held in Seattle, at Magnuson Park Hangar 30 on October 17-19, 2025. See more details at: https://snowvana.com/

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