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Mt. High Events

 Last updated: September 27, 2016
Latest news in the left column,
Click on underlined events in the Calendar on the right or
scroll down for details of upcoming events.

Weather forecast for Government Camp on the right.
See bottom of this page for ski area reports.

Mt. High members at Stevens Pass

Mt. High members on Mt. Hood

NOTE TO NEWCOMERS

Biking on the Leif Erikson Drive

Leif Erikson Drive - Forest Park

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Click here for a MAP of the meetup location.

Mt. High Bicycle Ride

 Leif Erikson Drive - Forest Park

September 17, 2016 (Saturday).

TIME:    10 am 
MEET:   Wesco Distribution  (across the street from them)
               2341 NW 31st Ave., Portland..                      See MAP

The Leif Erickson Drive in Portland's Forest Park allows for a 14
mile beginner mountain bike ride consisting of one tiny uphill and
the rest mild downhill and level terrain. Mountain bikes are recommended.
Roadbed is similar to last year's Still Creek Rd.

We will meet near the Wesco Distribution building, near the corner of NW Nicolai & 31st Avenue.  Don't park in the Wesco parking lot, but across the street from them.
Only a few of us will leave our cars parked there. The majority should just wait until we are all assembled and then we'll shuttle our cars and bikes to the start of the trail on the uphill side on Germantown Road. 

Bring a water bottle, some snacks, gloves, ear warmers, and jacket just in case.

We'll have lunch at Kenny & Zuke's Bagelworks cafe & deli at the end of the ride. The place has long tables and offers a multitude of culinary choices including beer.

A good time will be had by all. This will be Mt High's September bike ride.
Leaders:  Emilio Trampuz, Linda McGavin, John Davis.

Click here for a MAP of the area.

Directions: From I-405, take the exit to Vaughn Street, then turn onto NW 23rd Avenue . Then turn right onto Thurman, and you'll see Kenny and Zuke's on your left within that same block. 

Kenny & Zuke's Bagelworks on Thurman St.  (Click on the image to enlarge it.)

Mt. High
Monthly meeting

Usually on the last Monday of the month.

Mountain High
monthly Board meeting

September 26, 2016. (Monday) - Usually last Monday of the month.

6:00 pm - social gathering;

6:30 pm - formal meeting. 

Location: Round Table Pizza, 10070 SW Barbur Blvd., near Capitol Hwy. (by McDonald’s).

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.

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the flyer

Directions:

I-84 East to exit 16. Turn right @ top of exit.
Follow approx 3 miles to SE Burnside. Turn left on Burnside
Follow 1 mile to Gresham Village Shopping Center.
Hillcrest Sports is located on the right hand side.

14^th annual

Hillcrest Race Night

September 27, 2016  (Tuesday) -  4:30 - 8:30 pm

Best prices of the year from all the top companies!  Factory reps will be present to answer your questions. As always, the folks at Hillcrest are your contact for: Rossignol, Fischer, Atomic, Marker, Leki, Blizzard, Tecnica, Nordica, POC, Smith and Volkl.

All athletes (U-12 and older), High School, Masters, and PACRATs to Hillcrest’s annual Race Night.

This is THE time to order all the gear you will need at low, low competition pricing. You know the drill. Race reps will be on hand to answer all your questions and help in fitting all your equipment for the upcoming season.

A second Race night on a strict order only basis will occur October 13th without the reps and gear.

Parents of younger athletes, please stop by for information on our Junior Lease Program.

Special discounts on in-store product for racers, coaches and attendees of race night.

Don’t hesitate to call anytime with questions, but plan to be at Hillcrest on 2506 SE Burnside, Gresham on Wed. Sept 30th.

More info at:

http://www.tetongravity.com/films/tight-loose/tour/portland-premiere-of-tight-loose
 

Teton Gravity Research Ski Film

"Tight Loose"

September 30, 2016 (Friday). 

Location:     Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave., Portland, OR

Early Show: Doors 5:30pm, Show 6:30 pm
Late Show:  Doors 8:15pm, Show 9:00 pm

Tickets:  Tickets: $15 Adult
              Kids 16 & Under just $7 (Early Show Only)

BUY TICKETS: Online HERE or locally at: EVO, US Outdoor Store or  Mountain Shop at 1510 NE 37th Avenue,

Come join us to celebrate TGR's 21st Birthday. The tighter your show the looser you can be. "Tight Loose" is TGR's highest achievement to date. From India to Alaska, come discover unridden spine walls, massive airs, and full throttle riding in some of the wildest and most spectacular places on earth.

Everyone in attendance wins, with a comp M-F non-holiday lift ticket to Mt Bachelor AND 2-for-1 mid-week ticket to Stevens Pass .
 

See movie trailer  at:

http://www.tetongravity.com/films/tight-loose   

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For more info see:

http://www.mhsss.com/?src=mtnhigh
 

For questions, see the

Frequently Asked Questions

or email:

info@mhsss.com

or contact our very own Kurt Krueger at:

telek2@frontier.com

This would have been the 9^th annual MHSP

Mt. Hood Snow Sports Swap

Benefiting the Mt. Hood Ski Patrol

The Mt. Hood Ski Patrol is no longer holding this annual
Snow Sports Swap.

The last one happened in October 2015.

October 1, 2016  -- There will be no event and no Ski Swap.

Friday:     4 pm -9 pm

Saturday: 9 am -6 pm

Washington County Fairgrounds

873 NE 34th Avenue

Hillsboro, Oregon 97124.

Google map

To learn more about the patrol or to make a direct donation, please visit http://mthoodskipatrol.org

The Mt. Hood Ski Patrol is no longer holding this annual
Snow Sports Swap.

Wilsonville Senior Center

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or

Click here for

Google map

DIRECTIONS

From the north     See MAP:

- Take Interstate 5 (I-5) SOUTH

- Look for building number 7965.

Mt. High

Seafood Spectacular 

(Just a party)

October 8, 2016 (Saturday) at 6:30 pm.

(If you want to help with the setup, please come at 5:30 pm.)

Our annual end-of-summer Seafood party is coming up. Pete Troy has been in Alaska all summer long and will be bringing home some excellent seafood for us to try.

We'll be getting together at the Wilsonville Senior Center, which is just a short distance off of I-5 at the South Wilsonville Exit. A map is attached. See below.

The cost to our members again this year will be $10 per person. Guests (non-members): $15.

For your $10, you'll have an incredible dinner of Pete and Ann’s incredible homemade sushi, Bruce McGavin’s fantastic smoked salmon spread; steamed mussels, clams, and salmon. Gordy will be putting his personal touch to the salmon to fix it just the way we like it! 

This is a BYOB event, and you can bring a side dish or dessert to share. We expect to have our usual crowd of 65-75 in attendance.

This year we'll do the opposite from last year. If your last name begins with:

          N - Z :  bring a dessert;

Exception:  If your last name happens to be Krueger or Moon, you should bring some dessert.  For those who don't know, our past President, Kurt Krueger and his wife Chris Moon bake wonderful chocolate desserts and in most years end up winning one of the 3 prizes at our Chocolate parties (even though all the entries in the contest are anonymous.)

Location:

Wilsonville Senior Center

7965 SW Wilsonville Rd

Wilsonville, OR 97070

See Google map.

EVERYONE PLEASE RSVP by October 1 to Debbi Kor for a headcount:  ijustwannarun1@comcast.net  or  (503) 314-7078.

Riverside Trail near the Discovery Center

Mosier Falls Swimming Hole

Twin Tunnels trail - Mosier to Hood River

Click here for a MAP of the area.

Mt. High Bicycle Ride

 The Dalles to Columbia Gorge Discovery Center

Optional:  Mosier Swimming hole + Twin Tunnels Trail

October 9, 2016 (Sunday).

TIME:    10 am 
MEET:   Lewis & Clark Festival Park by the riverfront         See MAP

               in The Dalles. Parking accessible from Union Street.

We will bike along the Riverfront Trail from The Dalles to the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and back, along the Columbia River. We might stop to take a look at the Discovery Center. It is only about 6 miles in one direction, or 12 miles total round trip. Paved bike trail.

We'll have lunch in The Dalles at the end of the bike ride at the Baldwin Saloon, on Court Street, in the area where Chinatown used to be.

The plan for the day might consist of 4 or 5 separate stages, all of the later ones being optional add-ons.

1. First we’ll do the ride along the Columbia River. Paved bike trail.

2. Either before or after lunch, we can also ride our bikes around the old part of town to see the famous “talking murals”.. Among the historic sites is a place called “the end of the Oregon Trail”. That’s because most of the early Oregon pioneers drove their wagons only up to The Dalles, and from there they had to construct a raft to float down the Columbia River. That was the only way until 1946, when Samuel Barlow constructed the Barlow Road around Mt. Hood. So, until the Barlow Road was open, The Dalles was indeed like the end of the wagon trail.

3. Then we’ll have lunch in The Dalles.

4. On the drive home, just a few miles west of The Dalles, we’ll stop on the outskirts of Mosier and do a very short hike (about half a mile or less) to the Mosier Falls Swimming Hole. Bring a swimsuit, just in case. If the weather is nice, we might take a dip in the pool. The locals like to think of this swimming hole as a secret of their own, but it is shown on Google Maps and it is quite easy to find.

5. Refreshed by the swim and the lunch, we just might find the energy to bike another 5 miles from Mosier to Hood River, along the Twin Tunnels trail. There is plenty of light in those tunnels; completely different from the dark tunnels on the Hiawatha trail. It is only 5 miles from Mosier to Hood River.

Not sure if we will actually do all the 5 things. They are optional.

Directions to the start:

1. Take exit 84 off of I-84 into The Dalles downtown. The exit merges with the Mosier - Dalles highway, which then turns into 2nd Street.

2. Traffic flow will take you to 3rd street when 2nd becomes one way in the opposite direction. 

3. Follow 3rd street for just 2 more blocks to the first traffic light.

4. Turn left into Union Street.

5. After just two blocks, cross the railroad tracks and immediately

6. Turn right into Lewis & Clark Festival park. Park there.

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NWSCC Kickoff Social and PACRAT 101

Introduction to Racing

Recruiting new racers

Oct. 13 (Thurssday), 2016   6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Location: 

PACRAT 101

The PACRAT Board cordially invites you to PACRAT 101.  This is a recruitment and education class, open to everyone. Bring friends who might be interested in racing!  Find out what's new for this racing season.

Come learn more about PACRAT Racing, join a team, and hear why we love it so much.

Some of the benefits of the PACRAT Racing League:

• Snowboarders and skiers are welcome

• Join a 10-person team

• Discounted lift tickets on race days

• Run some gates.  5 races.  5 parties

• NASTAR races (2 of them) - open to the public

• Door prizes

• See yourself improve

• Great camaraderie.  Lots of fun!

Road sign just 2 miles before Government Camp.

Click here for official announcement

:Location

 Lake Oswego High School – east gym
2501 Country Club Road
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
Admission $2/person;$5/family

42^nd annual

Lake Oswego Ski & Snowboard Swap & Sale

Oct. 15 (Sat.)  Ski Swap held at Lake Oswego High School in the east gym. Benefitting Lake Oswego and Lakeridge High School Ski Teams

Doors open at 9 am and close at 1 pm

Admission is $3 for individuals and $5 for families.

Location: Lake Oswego High School’s East Gym,

                2501 Country Club Road, Lake Oswego.

Winter Sports enthusiasts will find a variety of “slightly used” ski and snowboard gear – both equipment and clothing, as well as a selection of new equipment and clothing from area vendors. Equipment for children, racers and recreational skiers and snowboarders will be on sale at terrific prices.

Individuals wishing to sell their gear on consignment can drop it off at the East Gym of Lake Oswego High School on Friday, October 10th, from 4-7 pm. Sellers will receive 70% of the sale price, with the remaining 30% split between the LOHS and Lakeridge Ski Teams.

Parking: Limited parking will be available at Lake Oswego High School but there will be ample parking at LO Junior High across the street.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to get new and used equipment for the entire family!

Warren Miller's new film:

"Here, There, and Everywhere"

Click on the image above to see the movie trailer

The movie is at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall,  1037 SW Broadway,

Portland, Oregon, 97205.

MAP (click to enlarge):

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Dinner and/or drinks at the Hop City Tavern http://hopcitytavern.com. It is located at the bottom of the Hilton Hotel and is very close to the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall (almost across the street from it). It is the former Bistro 921, but is totally remodeled.
 

NOTE

The price of the ticket to see the movie is high, but it will be more than offset by the free lift ticket to Mt. Bachelor, plus all the other discount coupons we'll receive.

Plus, you'll also get a free subscription to Ski Magazine!

The price still needs to be confirmed. Please email Sandra first, tell her you are coming, and ask her to confirm the price.

E. John B. Allen, ski historian

Experience a bit of history.

Experience the Mt. Hood Museum!

Mt. Hood Cultural Center and Museum

Government Camp, Oregon
ph: 503-272-3301, info@mthoodmuseum.org 
www.mthoodmuseum.org 

Mt. Hood Museum History Happy Hour Social

"History of Skiing"

(A monthly gathering at the Museum)

Ski Historian E. John B. Allen Featured at October Lecture

October 29, 2016 (Saturday.)  

Doors open at 6:30 pm. Talk starts at 7:00 pm.

Ski Historian and author E. John B. Allen is the featured speaker at the October monthly lecture at the Mt. Hood Cultural Center and Museum. Allen is a professor emeritus of history at Plymouth State University and the author of several books on the culture and sport of skiing.

Did you know skis are older than the wheel?  Allen will share the history of skiing around the world and in America from ancient times to the 1940s. He will also share his experience researching and writing two major ski history books and many articles.

See the event's Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/events/247696782294651/

The Social History Happy Hour takes place at 7 pm the last Saturday of the month at the museum, featuring local history topics.
Oregon beer and wine are available to purchase.
Admission to the lecture is $5, which benefits the Mt. Hood Museum, a non-profit community organization.

The Mt. Hood 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 in the center of Government Camp, 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.

For more information,

contact Janet Paulson at

503-970-3810.

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More info at:

http://portlandskifever.com/

Other features of the SkiFever Ski & Snowboard Show include the “Saturday Night SkiFever Pray For Snow Party” features the Famous Phasous live cover band; other live music throughout the show; dance performances; X-Games athletes; aerial performances; scuba demo; and more.

Nov.4-6, 2016 (Fri - Sun.)  

Biggest annual ski show at the Expo Center. Great deals on ski clothing and equipment. Save Up To 70% on new Ski and Snowboard Gear. Many freebies.

Also included a giant Ski Swap, where you can keep 80% of the sale value when you sell your used equipment. Thursday is the ONLY day to drop off your gear for the Ski Swap.  Last chance to sell your old gear.

Our Mountain High club will have a booth at the Show.  Note that there will be no Ski Far this year, so instead, please come to the Ski Fever Show and visit our booth, where you will be able to renew your club membership, signup for ski trips, etc.

Admission: $12 at the gate.

Juniors (6 - 12 years old) pay only $3.  Under 6 is free.

Show hours are:

Friday 1 pm - 10 pm
Saturday 10am - 9 pm
Sunday 10am - 6 pm

.More info at: http://portlandskifever.com/ .

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:  We need several volunteers to help staff our Mountain High club's booth for a 3-hour shift.  Each volunteer will receive free admission to the Show.  To volunteer, please contact Karen Michels, skiklynn@gmail.com , 503-984-9210.

Local ski clubs will have their booths in the yellow highlighted area in the middle of the show floor. Click on the floor plan to enlarge it

Nov. 7, 2016 (Monday).   6:30 - 9:00 pm.

Click on the image for more info.

There is an admission charge of $2 per person or $5 per family for the entire weekend.  For that charge they are rewarded with free hot dogs/cider/popcorn and the chance to win some small door prizes.  

There will be both new and used equipment available for purchase.

More info at:

http://grantclevelandskiteam.com/?page_id=8

SKI SWAP

by Grant/Cleveland High schools

Nov. 11 - 13, 2016  (Sat.- Sun.)  

This Ski swap benefits the Grant, Cleveland,  Madison, and Benson high school ski racing teams.

       Drop off:     Friday:  7:30 pm - 9 pm

Buy! Sell! Swap!

* Lots of kids gear

* Items from skiers like you.

There is a consistently good selection of clothing and equipment at yard sale prices. All proceeds help support the high school racing programs at Grant and Cleveland. The team's commission on goods sold is 30% (donated goods are especially cherished).

This year, we have skis and other equipment coming from three reps - Fischer, Blizzard, and Atomic - as well as a lot of community support.

See flyer for more info. (NOTE: The flyer is from last year. Soon to be updated.)

Location: Portland Adventure Boot Camp
               1606 NE 37th (Between Broadway and Sandy Blvd.).

If you have something to sell, bring it in on Friday, November 13th, 7:30 - 9 pm, or  Saturday, Nov. 14, between 10:30 am - noon.

Questions: Grantskiraceteam@gmail.com .

PACRAT Racing

Pacific Northwest Area Clubs

Recreational Alpine Teams

Northwest Ski Club Council

www.nwskiers.org

NWSCC Meeting &

PACRAT team captains'

bib pickup

Dec. 14, 2016 (Wed.): 6:00 pm  (Starts with Happy half-hour 6 - 6:30 pm)

This will be a combined PACRAT and NWSCC meeting.

PACRAT Team Captains will pick up the racing bibs for their team if all their team-mates have paid their PACRAT dues and submitted all the paperwork, signed liability forms, etc.  If a team captain cannot attend in person, please send one of your team-mates to collect the bibs for your team.

Location:  Columbia Flagship Store (upstairs room)
                  911 SW Broadway, 

                  Portland, OR 97205