Weekend Events on Mt. Hood

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Looking for that perfect event for the whole family? How about cutting your own Christmas tree in the Mt. Hood National Forest. Permits are only $5.00 and for an economic weekend event, this is a great activity to enjoy on Mt. Hood. Permits may be purchased at the Zig Zag Ranger Station or the Hoodland Thriftway. All details on where to find trees and to collect boughs are listed below.

Looking for an adventure this weekend? Snow will be falling on the mountain and it's the perfect fall weekend to come for a fun event at the Resort at the Mountain in Welches. This is the 22nd Annual event! Details are here:

Looking for a great calendar for the 2012 season? Look no more. Here is a great local historic calendar for sale through the Mt. Hood Women's Club. Funds go for local projects. Details may be found here:


On November 9th, next week, there will be a nationwide emergency test coordinated by multiple government agencies for a three minute period. We've all heard this on radio and TV when the announcement comes on and obnoxious white noise filters into the airwaves. This test will be for three minutes so spread the word. What's different? The length of the test and the number of agencies involved.
Now that the cooler weather of fall is upon us, the first frost is on it's way, and the leaves are coming down like crazy in my yard, it's obvious winter will soon be on it's way. Rumor has it we are in another La Nina year! What does that mean for locals in Government Camp, Welches, Brightwood and Rhododendron? Get the firewood in and the soup on the stove.
Here is a great run down of what La Nina means to locals and Portland folk who visit the mountain.
Great news for Mt. Hood Meadows skiers with the new addition of the Stadium chair coming online!
Find details about the new Mt. Hood quad here.
This quad will load up 2,000 people per hour. It also gives a second quad for night skiing plus helps restore sensitive wetlands areas at the area!
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