Aug. 26 (Sat.) 2023   Mt. High Picnic

Aug. 19 (Sat.) 2023  Oregon Trail bike ride

July 22 (Sat.) 2023   Columbia Gorge ride

July   9 (Sun) 2023   Triple Crown bike ride

June 25 (Sun) 2023  BBQ party

June 24 (Sat) 2023   Springwater bike ride

June 14-18, 2023      FWSA Convention

June 14 (Wed)          Get me to The Beach

June 11 (Sun.)          Best of Vancouver     

May 28 (Sun.)           Burnt Bridge bike ride

May 24 (Wed.)          Kelley Point bike ride

May 18 and June 3  Trolley Trail North ride

May 13 and June 7  Trolley Trail South ride

April 22, 2023           Bowling Night

April 7 - 9, 2023        Bachelor Blast

March 4 , 2023          Ski the Glade Trail Day

Mar.17-19, 2023        Ashland - Shasta trip

Feb.26 - Mar.1 2023  McCall, Idaho trip

Feb. 18 (Sat.) 2023   Chocolate Party

Jan.25 - Feb.1 2023  Canada ski trip
Nov. 17-19, 2022      Snowvana

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Mt. High Picnic

 
August 26, 2023 (Saturday). Our annual picnic was attended by only 23 club members, which is only about 10% of our club members.  Still, it was a very pleasant day at Sellwood PArk.  This year, we had the option of having grilled sausages in three varieties: smoked, spicy, or super spicy.  Plus whatever else people brought to this potluck lunch.

Prior to the picnic, 9 people participated in a n option bike ride up and down the Willametter River, between Sellwood Park and the Steel Bridge in Portland.  On the way there, we also crossd the pedestrian Tilikum birde and then back again across the Hawthorne bridge.

Setting up the tables for the picnic. Still waiting for others to arrive. Mt. HIgh annual picnic  (Photo from: John Davis)

Mt. HIgh annual picnic  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

Mt. HIgh annual picnic  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

Sellwood Park provides wonderful cool shade. Mt. HIgh annual picnic  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

Even after all the food was eaten, people stayed on to chat and enjoy each others' company. Mt. HIgh annual picnic  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

Nine of us participated in the bike ride. Or maybe 10 if you count Timber, the dog that Harry brought. Pre-picnic bike ride  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

Timber was the star of this bike ride! Pre-picnic bike ride  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

Crossing the Tilikum bridge.  That's Linda dand Bruce McGavin and Gerald Woergoetter. Pre-picnic bike ride  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

Stop to rest on the Tilikum bridge.                                  Crossing the Hawthorne bridge. Pre-picnic bike ride  (Photoa from: Gerald Woergoetter and John Davis)

Group photo.  Pre-picnic bike ride  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

Group photo just before crossing the Steel bridge. Pre-picnic bike ride  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

Interesting sculpture right by the Steel bridge. Pre-picnic bike ride  (Photo from: Gerald Woergoetter)

Oregon Trail - Barlow Road bike ride

Barlow Pass to Welches

 
August 19, 2023 (Saturday).  The Oregon Trail (Barlow Road) history tour by bicycle went very well this past Saturday.  Only 9 people participated. A few more were interested but couldn't do it on this date.

We planned to cross highway 26 only two times, once at Government Camp and once at Zig Zag.  But, instead, we managed to cross the highway only once - on a marked pedestrian crossing in Zig Zag.

Also, people seemed to like the section of Barlow Road that we did between Rhododendron and Zig Zag, as well as riding on some paved roads between Zig Zag and Welches to completely avoid the noise on highway 26.  A late lunch at the Chicali Cantina was great. 

Thanks to Brenda Ackerson and John Davis for the photos.  Emilio also contributed a photo or two.

View of Mt. Hood as seen from the old highway near Barlow Pass, Oregon Trail / Barlow Road   (Photo from: Jeff and Brenda Ackerson)

Closeup of our group in front of Mt. Hood Oregon Trail / Barlow Road   (Photo from: Jeff and Brenda Ackerson)

Riding on the old Mt. Hood Loop highway, near Barlow Pass. Oregon Trail / Barlow Road   (Photo from: John Davis)

We just split off from the Pioneer Bridle Trail and we are now on Barlow Trail, just west of Govy. Oregon Trail / Barlow Road   (Photo from: John Davis)

The many wagons left a depression in the soil. These are wagon tracks. Unfortunately, a big tree fell right across Barlow Trail. Someone needs to clear the trail every summer. Oregon Trail / Barlow Road   (Photo from: John Davis)

We have reached the end of the old highway, where it was cut off by the newer highway 26. We are looking down at the new highway.  Laurel Hill is the light colored hill on the other side. Unfortunately, Laurel Hill is inaccessible from here. A pedestrian bridge across highway 26 is needed here. Oregon Trail / Barlow Road   (Photo from: John Davis)

After the blasting a few years ago when ODOT widened highway 26, very little is left of the ramp that was part of the old highway and descended right here. Just a narrow path. Oregon Trail / Barlow Road   (Photo from: John Davis)

Descending from the old highway to highway 26, west of Government Camp.. Oregon Trail / Barlow Road   (Photo from: John Davis)

On the Pioneer Bridle Trail, just for a short time, heading toward the horse tunnel. Oregon Trail / Barlow Road   (Photo from: John Davis)

Just before the tunnel. Oregon Trail / Barlow Road   (Photo from: John Davis)

Just after the horse tunnel, we rejoin the old highway, which runs above the tunnel. From here, we'll ride down past Little Zig Zag River Falls trailhead and follow Kiwanis Camp Road. Oregon Trail / Barlow Road   (Photo from: John Davis)

Everyone had a good time.  We also followed a section of Barlow Road west of Rhododendron to Lolo Pass Road. Then we road some neighborhood streets between Zig Zag and Welches. We had lunch at the Chicali Cantina, home of serious food and great margaritas. Oregon Trail / Barlow Road   (Photo from: John Davis)

Columbia River Gorge bike ride

Ellowah Falls to Viento State Park

 
July 22, 2023 (Saturday).  Eleven of us participated in this bike ride, organized by John A. Davis. This ride had several smaller hills and one big hill along the way.  7 of us had electric bikes and 4 had standard (non-electric) bikes.  Everyone made it.  There were lots of great views along the way and lots of variety, from sunny open spaces to cool shady forests.

The path from Elowah Falls led us right next to I-84 for a little while.   Columbia Gorge   (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

Linda and James, with a view of the Columbia River below.   Columbia Gorge   (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

Sandra and Lloyd in the Columbia River Gorge   (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

Columbia Gorge   (Photos from: John A. Davis)

Terri, Clary, Greg, and Sandra   Columbia Gorge   (Photo from: John Davis)

Viewpoint   Columbia Gorge   (Photo from: Sandra Kaufman)

Viewpoint Columbia Gorge   (Photo from: Sandra Kaufman)

We had to go down these stairs, braking while walking our bikes down a narrow channel on the side. Columbia Gorge   (Photos from: John Davis)

Walking our bikes down the stairs.                              At Cascade Locks, we saw this sign. Columbia Gorge   (Photos from: Sandra Kaufman and John A. Davis)

Riding away in the Columbia River Gorge   (Photo from: Sandra Kaufman)

Greg and Terri Columbia Gorge   (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

John Davis, our leader on this ride.   Columbia Gorge   (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

Sandra climbed higher to capture this image of the Hole in the Wall waterfall. Columbia Gorge   (Photos from: Sandra Kaufman)

Sandra returning from where she snapped the above photo                 Emilio pointing at the waterfall.                 Columbia Gorge   (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz, with the help of Linda Low)

James and Linda taking a slefie at the Hole in the Wall.  Columbia Gorge   (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

James and Clary at the Starvation Creek   Columbia Gorge   (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

Lunch at Gorges in Cascade Locks after the bike ride. Columbia Gorge   (Photo from: Clary DeRemer)

Triple Crown bike ride

 
July 9, 2023 (Sunday).  This was a hilly ride, suitable for e-bikes but strenuous for anyone on a regular non-electric bicycle.  So, only 5 of us showed up.  Five of us had a an electric bike, and one person (Paul) did it all on a light but non-electric bike.  This ride was organized by John A. Davis. The "triple crown" consisted of Stonehenge tower, Council Crest tower and Pittock Mansion.  We started the ride and ended it at the east end of the Sellwood bridge.

Group at Stonehenge tower  - Photoshopped                   Greg, James, Emilio, Terri, Paul, and John     Triple Crown bike ride   (Photos from: John Davis)

 

Group at Stonehenge tower  - original                                                   Flowers             Triple Crown bike ride   (Photos from: Terri Brooks)

   

Our group at Stonehenge tower Triple Crown bike ride   (Photos from: Emilio Trampuz)

  

Taking a break at Council Crest    Triple Crown bike ride   (Photos from: Terri Brooks)

   

Arriving at Council Crest   Triple Crown bike ride   (Photos from: Emilio Trampuz)

   

Pioneer woman at Council Crest.  She is wearing moccasins.    Triple Crown bike ride   (Photos from: Emilio Trampuz)

     

Closeup of Pioneer Woman at Council Crest     Triple Crown bike ride   (Photos from: Emilio Trampuz)

   

Pittock Mansion.  John Davis taking a picture of Paul. Triple Crown bike ride   (Photos from: Emilio Trampuz)

   

Our group on the Tilikum bridge over the Willlamette River during the Triple Crown bike ride   (Photos from: Terri Brooks)      Paul, James, Greg, and Emilio

 

BBQ Party

 
June 25, 2023 (Sunday).  What a great party at Raj's mansion!  Peaceful atmosphere. Parklike setting.  Good food (Mexican theme).  And thanks to Tanika's magic camera, we saw ourselves in an entirely different, more glamorous light.  See pictures below.

At the gazebo.   BBQ Party  (Photo from: Gerald Woergoetter)

Great view of the Willamette River.  BBQ Party  (Photo from: Gerald Woergoetter)

On the deck.   BBQ Party  (Photo from: Gerald Woergoetter)

Shelly                                                                           Scott Kelley Glamor photos at the BBQ Party  (Photo from: Tanika Bars)

Patty                                                                                   Chas Glamor photos at BBQ Party  (Photo from: Tanika Bars)

Linda                                                                                  Debra M.        Glamor photos at BBQ Party  (Photo from: Tanika Bars)

Eiko                                                                               Malcolm Glamor photos at BBQ Party  (Photo from: Tanika Bars)

Kurt W                                                                              Michele BBQ Party  (Photo from: Tanika Bars)

Springwater Corridor bike ride

 
June 24, 2023 (Sunday).  John Davis led this bike ride starting from the Sellwood bridge all the way to Gresham, along the Springwater Corridor.  Nine people enjoyed this ride.

Main City Park.  Springwater Corridor   (Photo from: John A. Davis

Springwater Corridor   (Photos from: John A. Davis

Lunch break in Gresham.  Springwater Corridor   (Photo from: John A. Davis

Far West Ski Asosciation Convention

Boise, Idaho

 
June 14 - 18, 2023 (Wednesday - Sunday). The first couple of days were just  for fun,, including a Pub crawl, a bike ride along the Boise Greenbelt, a golf tournament, a hike around Bogus Basin ski area, and a dinner at a Basque restaurant.  The convention was kicked off into serious gear with a Trade Show and a Silent auction on Friday night. Saturday was full of educational seminars, a public relations conference, judging and interviews for the Volunteer of the Year, an evening banquet with numerous awards presentations.

Awards

1. As in several previous years, our club won first place for both the newsletter and website. 
2. Debbi Kor won the Bill Berry award for the FWSA Newsletter.
3. Linda McGavin was our club's Volunteer of the Year.  She also won the title of Volunteer of the Year at the NW Ski Club Council.  Unfortunately, among the 8 candidates at the Far West level, the judges proclaimed Tony Baker, from the Bay Area Council as the overall winner.
4. Our club was also recognized as one of the several ski clubs engaged in Charitable activities and fundraisers for worthy causes.

The following pictures illustrate several events and awards, including our guest speaker Genia Fuller-Crews, one of the legends of Freestyle skiing. Genia was named Skiing magazine’s Skier of the Year three time between 1973-’78, In 1975, she won the overall Women’s Grand Prix freestyle title along with the aerial title. She competed and dominated in disciplines as varied as ski ballet, moguls, and aerials. She was recently inducted into the Skiers Hall of Fame, and she was the guest speaker at th FWSA Convention in Boise.

Debbi Kor (in pink) wins the Bill Berry award for the FWSA Newsletter, which she edits Debbi was also the the Convention Chairperson. Far West Ski Association Convention in Boise, Idaho   (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

Genia Fuller-Crews auctioned off several posters, including one showing her performance in aerials Far West Ski Association Convention in Boise, Idaho   (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

Each Council submitted one Volunteer of the Year. Our Northwest Ski Club Council nominated Linda McGavin (4th from the left, just under the podium). The overall winner was Tony Baker from the Bay Ara Council of Ski Clubs (2nd from the left). Far West Ski Association Convention in Boise, Idaho   (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

Genia Fuller-Crews meets the Big White mascot (the bear). Big White sponsors the Vounteer of the Year award. Sherri Parshall (on the right) was the chairperson overseeing the Volunteer of the Year award. Far West Ski Association Convention in Boise, Idaho   (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

These are the representatives of the ski clubs engaged in charitable activities. Bill King (4th from the right in the back row) represented our Mountain High club. Sheri Parshall (3rd from the right) represented the Skiyente Ski Club from Portland, Oregon. Far West Ski Association Convention in Boise, Idaho   (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

On Sunday, the last day of the Convention, we elected a new Board. These are the leaders of the Far West Ski Association.Among them are several people you might know: 1. Randy Lew, in white, 4th from the left in the back row. 2. Debbi Kor, in white, in the middle of the back row. 3. Bill King, first on the right in the back row. Far West Ski Association Convention in Boise, Idaho   (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

Get Me to the Beach bike ride

 
June 14, 2023 (Sunday).  From the Beaches Restaurant, past Vancouver Lake, to Frenchman's Bar and Hewlett Point. 18 miles round trip.  Ten of us enjoyed this ride.

Riding westward along the Columbia River` Get Me to the Beach  (Photo from: Gerald Woergoetter)

Get Me to the Beach  (Photo from: Gerald Woergoetter)

An old canoe, dug out of a tree trunk. Get Me to the Beach  (Photo from: Gerald Woergoetter)

End of the trail.  Get Me to the Beach  (Photo from: Gerald Woergoetter)

Lunch break.  Get Me to the Beach  (Photo from: Gerald Woergoetter)

Clary enjoyed the dessert!  Get Me to the Beach  (Photo from: Gerald Woergoetter)

Best of Vancouver bike ride

 
June 11, 2023 (Sunday).  We rode our bikes along the Columbia River, from Wintler Park to the Vancouver waterfront park. We saw Wendy the Welder. There were eleven of us on this ride.

Harry Scribner (standing) tells us about the route we'll take. Best of Vancouver bike ride  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

View of the Columbia River.  Best of Vancouver bike ride  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

There were 11 of us on this ride.  Best of Vancouver bike ride  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

All 11 of us at "Wendy the Welder" sculpture. Note that Wendy has a red scarf on her head. Best of Vancouver bike ride  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

Sculpture of a Chinook woman on the banks of the Columbia River. Best of Vancouver bike ride  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

Fort Vancouver.  Best of Vancouver bike ride  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

Kids playing in this water playground in the heart of Vancouver. Best of Vancouver bike ride  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

Burnt Bridge Creek bike ride

 
May 28, 2023.  This is a greenway through Vancouver, connecting many parks along the way.

This was the end of the trail. We took pictures only on the return trip. Burnt Bridge Creek bike ride  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

Burnt Bridge Creek bike ride  (Photo from: Gerald Woergoetter)

Harry Scribner was our leader on the Burnt Bridge Creek bike ride  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

The Eastern part of the trail was wider.   Burnt Bridge Creek bike ride  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

We stopped at a pond.  Burnt Bridge Creek bike ride  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

Burnt Bridge Creek bike ride  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

Kelley Point bike ride

 
May 24, 2023.  This ride started at Kenton Park in North Portland and we rode our bikes to Kelley Point, where the Willamette River meets the Columbia River.

Start of the ride at Kenton Park.  Kelley Point bike ride  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

Oh, yeah!  Emilio was there too!  Kelley Point bike ride  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

Harry gave us some instructions at the start of the Kelley Point bike ride  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

Picnic table at Kelley Point.  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

Large anchor at Kelley Point  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

Under St. John's bridge, returning from Kelley Point.  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

A mural that says "Kenton" near Kenton Park.  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

Trolley Trail NORTH bike ride

 
May 18 and June 3, 2023.  The entire trolley trail is a bit too long, so we spit it into two halves, both of them starting from Milwaukie.  The North part of the trail goes to the pedestrian Tilikum Bridge in Portland.  Retruning back to Milwaukie, we rode along the opposite bank of the WIllamette River.

Harry Scribner, giving us instructions for the Trolley Trail North bike ride.  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

That's a train behind us!  Trolley Trail North  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

Part of the trail gos by the train tracks.  Harry in the lead.  Trolley Trail North  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

Trolley Trail North  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

Trolley Trail North  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

Trolley Trail North  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

Rest stop by the Willamette River.  Trolley Trail North  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

The pedestrian Tilikum bridge in Portland.  Trolley Trail North  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

We found this sign on the bridge.  Trolley Trail North  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

Terri contemplating the sign.  Trolley Trail North  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

Interesting flowwring bush.  Trolley Trail North  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

Trolley Trail North  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

Top of the Sellwood bridge.  Trolley Trail North  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

Trolley Trail North  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

Trolley Trail North  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

Trolley Trail North  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

Lunch at a food carts place in Milwaukie.  Trolley Trail North  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

Trolley Trail SOUTH bike ride

 
May 13 and June 7, 2023.  The entire trolley trail is a bit too long, so we spit it into two halves, both of them starting from Milwaukie.  The South part of the trail goes to Oregon City, and we also added an excursion to the top of the hill to see the view of Willamette Falls.

Group photo with the Willamette Falls in the background.  Trolley Trail South  (Photo from: Harry Scribner)

Willamete Falls in Oregon City.   Trolley Trail South  (Photo from: Harry Scribner)

Harry's bike in front of the Falls.   Trolley Trail South  (Photo from: Harry Scribner)

Our group at an old gas station, just a museum piece now.  Trolley Trail South  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

Check out the price of gas, and the tax.   Trolley Trail South  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

At the bottom of the Oregon City elevator.   Trolley Trail South  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

The McLaughlin House in Oregon Sity.  Trolley Trail South  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

John, Clary, Harry, and Malcolm at viewpoint, with Willamette Falls in the background  Trolley Trail South  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

Emilio was there too.   Trolley Trail South  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

Lunch at the Food carts in Oregon City.  An appropriate cart name: "Stretching the Waistline" Trolley Trail South  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

End of the Oregon Trail in ORegon City.   Trolley Trail South  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

Harry works wit the oxen at the end of the Oregon Trail.   Trolley Trail South  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

Clary and HArry inspect the old wagon.   Trolley Trail South  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

Harry and Jim on the wagon.   Trolley Trail South  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz)

Bowling Night

 
April 22, 2023.  We haven't been bowling in years, but some 20 of us got together for a night of fun and games.  And we ended the evening at a pizza place.

Linda McGavin.  Bowling night  (Photo from Emilio Trampuz )

Linda McGavin,  Linda & Steve Coxen,  Debbi Kor.   Bowling night  (Photo from Emilio Trampuz )

Lisa Scribner.  Bowling night  (Photo from Emilio Trampuz )

Bowling night  (Photo from Emilio Trampuz )

Lilly, our youngest bowler, with her father.   Bowling night  (Photo from Emilio Trampuz )

Lilly rolls the ball, with a little help from dad.   Bowling night  (Photo from Emilio Trampuz )

Watching the ball roll.  Bowling night  (Photo from Emilio Trampuz )

Bowling night  (Photo from Emilio Trampuz )

Bowling night  (Photo from Emilio Trampuz )

Lilly turns to the camera.   Bowling night  (Photo from Emilio Trampuz )

Bachelor Blast

 
April 7 - 9, 2023.  An annual multi-club event organized by the NW Ski Club Council  Specifically, organized by our Linda McGavin.

Kurt, Lisa, and Clary at the Bachelor Blast.  (Photo from: Kurt Wilke)

Ski the Glade Trail Day

 
March 4, 2023.  The first Saturday in March is the Glade Trail Day, a tradition for almost 20 years. It is organized by the Mt. Hood Museumin Government Camp, in cooperation with Timberline SKi Area and the Forest Service.  Participants use shuttle buses for transportation up to Timberline, and then they ski the whole 3 miles of the Glade Trail down to Government Camp. This is how people skied before there were any ski lifts.  This is the only day of the whole year that the Glade trail is groomed and patrolled.

Sally Niedermeyer was the director of this event. With Lloyd Musser the Assistant Director. Glade Trail Day  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz )

There was some powder skiing at the upper elevations on the Glade Trail.  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz )

Glade Trail Day  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz )

At lower elevations, there was a great view of Skibowl.  Glade Trail Day  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz )

Refreshments served at the end of the trail.   Glade Trail Day  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz )

Lunch at the museum.  Delicious sauerkraut soup and more.  Glade Trail Day  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz )

Wine was available too.  Glade Trail Day  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz )

Sallly Niedermeyer making announcement at the end of the day. Glade Trail Day  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz )

Sally and Lloyd.  Glade Trail Day  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz )

Glade Trail Day  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz )

Marc Galt and Erika Hansen won prize for the best costume. A 1980s theme. Glade Trail Day  (Photo from: Emilio Trampuz )

Mt. Shasta  & Mt. Ashland ski trip

 
March 17 - 19, 2023.  A drive to trip, everyone driving their own car or carpooling. At Mt. Shasta Ski Park, some of us skied the newly opened terrain on Gray Butte.  Not everyone went there, because access to it is difficult.  It involves either skiing a steep and ungroomed hillside or taking a long walk with a steep uphill at the end.   At Mt. Ashland, some of us witnessed the ski patrol setting off explosives at the top of The Bowl, to prevent avalanches.

A view of Mt. Ashland and the day lodge.    (Photo from:  Emilio Trampuz  )

Emilio, Linda, and Bruce at Mt. Ashland.   (Photo from:  Emilio Trampuz  )

The ski patrol was setting explosices at the top of the bowl to make sure the cornice will not break off by itself. Mt. Ashland  (Photo from:  Emilio Trampuz  )

Bruce, Linda and Emilio on the Caliban trail at Mt. Ashland.    (Photo from:  Emilio Trampuz  )

Mt. Shasta Ski Park. The 3 older Buttes are clearly seen. The new Gray Butte is approximately behind the taller hill - Coyote Butte -  which looks a bit like a pyramid in this photo. The new lift goes up to the saddle where the trees end.  (Photo from:  Emilio Trampuz  )

Sylvia and Andy at the top of Douglass Butte, with a view of Coyote Butte in the background. Mt. Shasta  (Photo from:  Emilio Trampuz  )

A closeup of Sylvia and Andy. Behind Andy's head is Coyote Butte, with its own lift. The thinned trees on the right and higher up is where the new Gray Butte lift is located. Mt. Shasta  (Photo from:  Emilio Trampuz  )

Well, just for the record, Emilio was there too, with Sylvia and Andy. Mt. Shasta  (Photo from:  Emilio Trampuz  )

Lunch break.  Linda McG, Sylvia, Andy, Bruce, and Emilio. Mt. Shasta   (Photo from:  Emilio Trampuz  )

McCall trip - Brundage & Tamarack

 
February 26 - March 1, 2023.  This was a drive to trip, everyone driving their own car or carpooling. It was a flexible trip, but most people spent 2 days skiing at Brundage Mountain and 2 days skiing at Tamarack.

Just a few of us at Brundage Mt.  (Photo from Tom Rodrigues)

Chocolate Party

 
February 18, 2023 (Saturday).  This year's Chocolate party was held at Terry and Brad's place. As usual, several people submitted their chocolate desserts for judging.  Winners of the various categories were: 

      1.  Most Decadent dessert --  Steve & Edie
      2.  Most Healthy dessert   --   Linda McGavin
      3.  Most Creative             ---   Sarah Goodlin

Chocolate Party (Photo from: Debbi Kor)

Yummy desserts at the Chocolate Party (Photo from: Debbi Kor)

Chocolate Party (Photo from: Debbi Kor)

Chocolate Party (Photo from: Debbi Kor)

The winners in the 3 categories of desserts: Steve, Edie, Linda, and Sarah. Chocolate Party (Photo from: Debbi Kor)

Canada trip - Whitewater & Red Mountain

 
January 25 - February 1, 2023.  A busfull of people, 42 of us, spent 2 days skiing at Whitewater and staying in the town of Nelson, then one day of rest, enjoying the Ainsworth Hot Springs, and finally 3 days skiing at Red Mountain. 

Our bus, arriving at Whitewater    (Photo from Wendy Luo  )

A group of us on top of Whitewater ski area in British Columbia   (Photo from Wendy Luo  )

Lunch in the day lodge at Whitewater    (Photo from Wendy Luo  )

That's a long trail ahead of us on the back side of Whitewater    (Photo from Wendy Luo  )

Group photo at Whitewater.  This is only a few of us.  (Photo from Wendy Luo  )

Whitewater ski area, British Columbia.    (Photo from Wendy Luo  )

Our bus in front of our Best Western hotel in Nelson, BC.   (Photo from Wendy Luo  )

A day of rest, soaking in the Ainsworth Hot Springs.    (Photo from Wendy Luo  )

Arriving at the Josie hotel at Red Mountain, BC.   (Photo from Wendy Luo  )

The slopes of Granite Mountain as seen from the Josie hotel at Red Mt.  (Photo from Wendy Luo  )

The slopes near the top of Granite Mountain at Red Mountain ski resort.  (Photo from Wendy Luo  )

A group photo at Red Mt.    (Photo from Wendy Luo  )

A view from Granite Mountain.  Red Mt. is the smaller hill in the background.   (Photo from Wendy Luo  )

This looks interesting.  A warming hut at the  Red Mt. ski area.  (Photo from Wendy Luo  )

Inside the warming hut at Red Mt.  That's a stove in the back.  (Photo from Wendy Luo  )

Snowvana 2022

 
November 18 - 20, 2022.  (Firday - Sunday)  The NW Ski Club Council had a booth at Snowvana, representing all the local ski clubs in Oregon, Washington and Hawaii.  Several of our club members volunteered to staff the booth for a 2-hour shift.

Also present in their own booths were the PACRAT racers, the Mt. Hood Ski Patrol and Ski Hosts.

Ski areas represented were Timberline, Skibowl, Meadows, Hoodoo, Brundage Mt. and Tamarack.

There was also a large ski swap, and several local ski shops were there, including Next Adventure, the Mountain Shop, and Hillcrest Sports.

Barbara Brady staffing the NWSCC booth at Snowvana 2022  (Photo from Emilio Trampuz)

The Cascade Prime Timers (Sue Rimkeit) decorated a corner of the NWSCC booth. (Photo from Emilio Trampuz)

Emilio Trampuz and Bill King at the NWSCC booth at Snowvana 2022  (Photo from Sue Rimkeit)

PACRAT racers inviting us to join one of the teams for this season.  Snowvana 2022  (Photo from Emilio Trampuz)

Ski hosts staffing the Mt. Hood Ski Patrol booth at Snowvana 2022  (Photo from Emilio Trampuz)

A Tucker Snowcat on display at Snowvana 2022  (Photo from Emilio Trampuz)

Marc Galt from "Ski the Northwest" at Snowvana 2022  (Photo from Marc Galt)

Marc's wife run over by a Tucker snowcat at Snowvana 2022  (Photo from Marc Galt)

Another view of a Tucker snowcat, made in Oregon.  Snowvana 2022  (Photo from Emilio Trampuz)

Mt. Hood Skibowl offers the largest night skiing area in the US.  Snowvana 2022  (Photo from Emilio Trampuz)

Bigfoot  promoting Hoodoo at Snowvana 2022  (Photo from Emilio Trampuz)

Carptet skiing for kids.  Kids under 12 got free admission to Snowvana 2022  (Photo from Emilio Trampuz)

Dog sledding at Snowvana 2022  (Photo from Emilio Trampuz)

Jackie, Sue, and Bill at the NWSCC booth.  Snowvana 2022  (Photo from Emilio Trampuz)

Kickoff Party

 
October 24, 2022.  (Monday)  Over 60 people attended our annual Season Kickoff Party.  People renewed their membership and received new membership cards. Some signed up for trips. Some were looking for a team to participate in PACRAT racing.

We also held club elections.  Bill King was voted in as our President.  Debbi Kor became our Vice-president,  Nancy Pratt remained our Treasurer, and Michele Gunness is still our Secretary.  All the other appointed positions remain the same as before.

Debbi Kor switched from President to Vicepresident, and Bill King became President.  (Photo from Emilio Trampuz)

Linda McGavin talked about the upcoming trip to McCall, Idaho, at the Mt. High Kickoff Party. (Photo from Emilio Trampuz)

Karen Michels was in charge of the registration, where people renewed their membership and signed up for trips.   (Photo from Emilio Trampuz)

Scott is a nice guy, despite his fierce look here. And Nancy and Karen are nice too.   (Photo from Emilio Trampuz)

Janice, Debbi, Alice, Blaise, and Marv at the Mt. High Kickoff Party.   (Photo from Emilio Trampuz)

Janice, Debbi, Alice, Blaise, and Marv at the Mt. High Kickoff Party.   (Photo from Emilio Trampuz)

Mt. High Kickoff Party.   (Photo from Emilio Trampuz)

Dave Myers at the mini ski swap at the Mt. High Kickoff Party.   (Photo from Emilio Trampuz)

Mt. High Kickoff Party.   (Photo from Emilio Trampuz)

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