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It's starting at the 1400 elevation and it looks like a big one. Riders and skiers, this is going to be a good one!
Here is a handy link to current conditions at our three local ski areas:
If you've ever been stuck in a traffic jam during holiday times on the mountain, you might want to attend this open house meeting to discuss Highway 26 road improvements above Rhododendron.
Here are details on the plans.
Meeting info is below.
It's that time of the year. Snow is falling in Welches and Christmas tree cutting permits for the Mt. Hood National Forest are available for $5.00. This is a great way to go out to enjoy the forest with family and friends. Up to five permits are available per household! Be sure to bring the hot chocolate and your saw. Permits may be purchased at Mt. Hood area Ranger Stations plus some local vendors:
Christmas tree permits sold at these locations:
This Saturday, November 13th is the Welches School Auction at the Mt. Hood Village Resort in Welches. This is a free event and the Silent Auctoin is from 5 to 7 pm. The dinner is from 6 to 8 pm and the LIVE AUCTION is at 7 PM.
The dinner is $10.00 and will be Asian Cuisine: Featuring Chicken, Yakisoba Noodles, Stir Fry Veggies, Fried Rice and Egg Rolls.
This auction helps benefit the Welches School kids and auction items include weekend getaways, local artist works, lift tickets and many local services.
Keep the date open for the weekend of November 13 from 10 AM - 8 PM and Sunday, November 14 from 10 AM - 5 PM. It's the 21st Annual Holiday Art, Wine & Music Festival at the Resort at the Mountain.
Here are some of the wineries and artisans that will be there over the weekend. A passport for the wine tasting is $15.00 and the event benefits the Oregon Humane Society.
And take a peek at just some of the confirmed artisans you'll enjoy too. If you have time -- study up on their websites before you come! You'll enjoy their beautiful work more than ever!
U.S. Forest Service planners of the Mt. Hood/Government Camp land swap have just held a public meeting in Portland on Tuesday to present the exchange plan and to take comments by the public. This swap of 769 acres of land owned by Mt. Hood Meadows Oregon LLC and includes the Cooper Spur Ski area and lodge would be traded for around 120 acres of National Forest land on the South side of Mt. Hood.
Proponents of the swap include the Hood River Valley Residents Committee who want to protect the Crystal Springs watershed that services around 25% of the Hood River Valley drinking water. Details of the discussion can be found here
The recent media bash for homeownership by Time Magazine was disappointing to read. The housing bubble and crash was not created by "homeownership" it was created by EASY CREDIT and LENDING PRACTICES.
A recent article in the Wall Street Journal by Brent Arends explains why this is the perfect time to purchase a home. Here is a summary:
This Saturday celebrates the Mt. Hood Heritage Day in Government Camp. This is a local fund raising event for the Mt. Hood museum in Government Camp.
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