MAMA DIARIES: There is no place like home Aug 18, 2008
Mount Hood is dramatic and pristine. We hiked woods that made us feel like we were back in the age of the dinosaurs. (Hingham Journal, MA)
NEWS IN BRIEF Aug 7, 2008
Man rescued after fall on Mount Hood. Rescuers found a man who fell Wednesday near the 8,500-foot mark on Mount Hood's southern climbing route. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Rescue under way on Oregon’s Mount Hood (67) Aug 7, 2008
Rescue under way on Oregon s Mount Hood. GOVERNMENT CAMP (AP) A rescue operation is under way on Mount Hood for a man, apparently a climber who reported leg and ankle injuries. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Hiker carrying spiritual books instead of water rrescued off Mt. Hood Aug 7, 2008
(AP) -- Crews rescued a disoriented man from Mount Hood ... Detective Jim Strovink said Stanberry told rescuers he rode a bus from Portland to Mount Hood with the intention of climbing to Illumination Rock. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Mt. Hood climber killed by rock wasn't wearing helmet Jul 31, 2008
-- Ever since Dr. Gary Lee was fatally struck by a watermelon-size rock and plunged down the north side of Mount Hood, his son, Devin, has worn his father's baseball cap, which the doctor had chosen over a helmet ... All climbers on any Mount Hood route should wear helmets, said Steve Rollins, one of the rescue team members ... But Lee's wife, Dr. Stephanie Harris, said he had climbed Mount Hood more than 40 times and knew it from all sides. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Son recounts father's death on Mount Hood's Cooper Spur Jul 30, 2008
Devin Lee, concentrated as he descended a Mount Hood snowfield Sunday afternoon: Drop a couple feet, plant the ice ax, drop another couple feet ... All climbers on any Mount Hood route should wear helmets, said Steve Rollins, one of the rescue team members ... But Gary Lee, who had summited Mount Hood more than 40 times, knew the mountain "from all angles . . . and at all times of the year," said his wife, Dr. Stephanie Harris. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Doctor's body recovered from Mount Hood after risky mission Jul 29, 2008
Dr. Gary Lee of Eugene died Sunday while descending Mount Hood with his son Tuesday, July 29, 2008 STUART TOMLINSON The Oregonian Staff. COOPER SPUR -- The relief of rescuers returning safely Monday afternoon from a dangerous recovery mission below Mount Hood's summit was tempered with sadness at the death of a recreational climber ... Hood River County Sheriff Joe Wampler said Lee was killed after a rock struck him about 3:15 p.m. Sunday at Mount Hood's 10,000-foot level. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Doctor wanted the dying to cherish life Jul 29, 2008
Lee, credited by colleagues with trying to make each day of a terminally ill patient's life worth living, died Sunday when a rock struck him as he descended Mount Hood with his 20-year-old son, Devin ... The athletic physician had pictures of himself in the Himalayas, had climbed in the Andes and had summited Mount Hood several times, Fryefield said. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Oregon Recreation Report Jul 17, 2008
For a guide to birding trails throughout the cascades, visit the Mount Hood Loop Web site. SOUTHEAST ZONE. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Insect damage adds to fire concerns on Mt. Hood Jul 17, 2008
-- On the east side of Mount Hood, a team of entomologists and foresters studying damage caused by insects said they've killed more than 150,000 acres of trees ... Those obviously have an impact on the homes in the forested area, to water sheds for cities, to the high recreation use we get on Mount Hood, said Lankford ... Foresters hope it will keep the Mount Hood National Forest from suffering a similar fate to that of Mount Adams. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
The river Styx runs through it Jul 13, 2008
To understand why the U.S. National Park Service wants the wild and scenic designation -- part of more than 2 million acres of wilderness, including 132,000 acres in the Mount Hood National Forest, likely to be protected with legislation this year -- follow a ranger inside the caves on a warm summer day. The cool air immediately chills the skin as daylight fades to near darkness and the walls gather around you like a closing fist. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
Baby boomers and gas-saving families take more day trips Jul 13, 2008
Recreation managers see signs that people looking to get outside are not driving as far, favoring places closer to home such as the gorge, Mount Hood and state parks designed to serve the urban crowd, like the new one near Vernonia. The other might be less obvious. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Local youths summer ski at Mount Hood Jul 4, 2008
Three Pocatello gradeschoolers and ski racing pals are heading to Mount Hood in Oregon this weekend to attend the Mount Hood Summer Ski Camp. Landry Walker and Brook Chilton, both 9, along with Jake Gebo, 8, will ski the still ample snow on the mountain s glacier at 10,000 feet. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
The road to recovery Jul 3, 2008
After testing the leg for doctors on Mount Hood in early August, she will head to New Zealand with her teammates on Aug. 15 for a technical camp. She plans to free ski and do drills for 20 days and not worry about running gates and will skip a speed camp in Chile. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
10 wonders of the West Jun 17, 2008
A great combination of beauty and danger, Mount Hood is the second-most climbed peak in the world ... The unique landscape of Mount Hood is especially treacherous. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Mt. Hood hiker rescued Jun 11, 2008
On Sunday afternoon, Chad Tabler, 33, began hiking the Hunchback Mountain Trail on the foothills of Mount Hood ... Search & Rescue coordinators had established their command post at the Zig Zag Ranger Station on Mount Hood. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Utah Skiing Hires Two Assistants Jun 10, 2008
Following graduation from Bates, McKenna took a year off to work in finance before returning to ski racing, working with the Mount Hood Summer Ski Camps and most recently with the Crested Butte Academy team. "We are excited to have Sean join us as assistant alpine coach," Brown said. (Utahutes.com)
Cycling legend to ride Iron Horse May 24, 2008
Most recently, Longo is coming off a second-place overall finish in the Mount Hood Cycling Classic last weekend ... Mara Abbott, the defending champion in the women's pro division of the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic road race, finished fourth overall at the Mount Hood Classic. (Durango Herald)
Heat raises avalanche danger, boy injured, road closed May 18, 2008
A 16-year-old boy was injured slightly Saturday in an avalanche on Mount Hood, east of Portland, Ore. Two others climbing with the teen near Hogsback Ridge managed to avoid being hit by the slide around 11:30 a.m., and the boy was able to walk down the mountain without assistance, Clackamas County sheriff's Detective Jim Strovink said. (USA Today -- Weather)
Record heat brings mountain, river rescues in Oregon May 18, 2008
The scorch turned mountaintops mushy, boosting the avalanche danger in much of the Northwest, with slides closing at least one highway and injuring a Eugene man on Mount Hood. The 18-year-old was with two other climbers near an area known as the Pearly Gates at 9,000-foot elevation when the avalanche began about 11:30 a.m., the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office reported. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Counting on spring May 15, 2008
If temperatures today and this weekend soar into the 70s on Mount Hood, as predicted, The Great Drip may finally begin in earnest ... Today, there are still 4 or 5 feet burying higher-elevation campgrounds in the Mount Hood National Forest. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
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Lady Devils split twinbill with Mount Hood ... Lower Columbia College s fifth- through ninth-place hitters managed one hit and struck out six times in 14 at-bats in the opening game of Saturday s NWAACC Southern Division softball doubleheader with Mount Hood at Tam O Shanter Park ... Mount Hood (38-7, 26-4 league) claimed the Southern Division title and plays Blue Mountain in the tournament s opening round on Friday. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Oregon's outdoor adventures a 'blast' May 9, 2008
But we were determined to include biking on a three-day trip to enjoy outdoor adventures in Oregon, including visits to Multnomah Falls, the Mount Hood region, the Sea Lion Caves near Florence and the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area ... We picnicked in the park, returned our bikes to the shop and drove out of town on the Mount Hood Scenic Byway (Highway 35) ... Powderhounds can be found on Mount Hood year-round, including skiers and snowboarders at summer camps on the upper slopes at... (CNN -- Travel)
Winter's worn out welcome: Snow delays campground openings May 9, 2008
This photo shows Mount Hood during a good snowpack year. Campers should anticipate that some of the campgrounds at and above 2,000 feet will open at least two to three weeks later. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Climb every Mountain Apr 20, 2008
Luscher s first summit was 11,235-foot Mount Hood with the Mazamas, Oregon s largest climbing club. The next year, again with a Mazamas group, he traveled to Argentina to climb Aconcagua. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Mount Hood climb changed her view Apr 16, 2008
In 2006 she climbed Mount Hood with Reach the Summit and discovered something she truly loves ... She plans to climb as much as possible before the Mount Jefferson trip, including another trek or two up Mount Hood. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
Bicyclists plan 61-mile fundraiser Apr 5, 2008
Klebe plans to climb Mount Hood in Oregon at the end of June. Klebe, 36, an avid bicyclist and park ranger with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, has pledged to raise 3,000 for Summit for Someone. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Portland gets late-season snow Mar 29, 2008
Snowflakes dust the daffodils in what is Portland's latest measurable snowfall in 57 years, and powder is added to Mount Hood ski areas ... The latest dusting of powder is icing on the cake for the three major Mount Hood ski resorts, which are at or near season records for snowfall and visitor totals. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Man BASE jumps off Engineer: Watch the Video Mar 28, 2008
Giraud performed the first known BASE jump off Mount Hood in Oregon. . (Durango Herald)
Pipe dream Top-ranked snowboarder seeking national title Mar 19, 2008
During the summer, when there is no snow to be found around here, he heads to Oregon and snowboards at Mount Hood ... You get to go out there and ride Mount Hood for a week and a half. (Scranton Times, PA)
The Tuesday Inside Scoop Mar 5, 2008
"SIGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Florida guard Jai Lucas came up with the idea to shave an "F" into the side of his teammates' heads before Saturday's game against Mississippi State.It was meant to be a sign of unity as the Gators tried to state their case for making the NCAA tournament. Looking Eastlindyssports.comWith Tournament Week approaching, we enlisted the help of our own Bracketologist, Ken Cross, to see how the NCAA Brackets and first round matchups might look at 6 p. m. on Sunday, March... (Oregon Sports -- Rivals.com)
Daring skier base jumps off 250 ft cliff at Mt. Hood Mar 1, 2008
Most people might look at skiing off a 250 foot high cliff at Mount Hood as a bad thing. That is unless you are doing it on purpose, sporting a parachute, and videotaping the whole thing. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Climb to Fight Breast Cancer Offers Peaks for Every Skill Level Feb 14, 2008
Peaks include: -- Mount Adams in Washington (12,276 feet) -- Mount Baker in Washington (10,781 feet) -- Mount Elbrus in Russia (18,510 feet) -- Mount Hood in Oregon (11,237 feet) -- Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania (19,340 feet) -- Mount Rainier in Washington (14,411 feet) In addition to "Volcanoes," AAI will lead expeditions to Mount Elbrus, Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Rainier and Mount Baker. Guides from Portland Parks ation will lead teams up Mount Adams and Mount Hood. (PR Newswire)
Storms block road, close Hoodoo (68) Feb 1, 2008
Trucks diverted from Highway 20 onto Highway 26 and Interstate 84 were compounding congestion problems, that began when drivers stopped to install tire chains to get through the Columbia Gorge and Government Camp on Mount Hood. Truck traffic diverted out of Washington was also adding to congestion, according to an ODOT press release. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
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The World Link: Two climbers brought to safety on Mount Hood ... Two climbers brought to safety on Mount Hood ... TIMBERLINE LODGE A pair of climbers who misjudged the weather and got caught in whiteout conditions on Mount Hood were brought to safety Tuesday after a night in a snow cave. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Life sentence still possible for Padilla Jan 16, 2008
Oregon Climbers rescued from Mount Hood TIMBERLINE LODGE - A pair of climbers who misjudged the weather on Mount Hood and got caught in whiteout conditions were brought to safety yesterday after spending a night in a snow cave. They said they didn't make it to the summit of the 11,239-foot mountain as they planned Monday because the weather closed in when they were at about 10,000 feet. (Boston Globe)
Climbers lost in storm on Oregon's Mount Hood reach safety Jan 16, 2008
(AP) -- A pair of climbers who misjudged the weather on Mount Hood and got caught in whiteout conditions were taken to safety Tuesday after spending a night in a snow cave ... Votos and Pitts said they had reached the summit of Mount Hood in previous climbs ... Mount Hood, Oregon's tallest peak, attracts thousands of climbers. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Two missing climbers brought to safety on Mount Hood Jan 16, 2008
-- A pair of climbers who misjudged the weather and got caught in whiteout conditions on Mount Hood were brought to safety Tuesday after a night in a snow cave ... Detective Jim Strovink of the Clackamas County sheriff's office said the location was reported when the hikers were near Enid Lake -- less than a mile from U.S. 26, the major highway south of Mount Hood ... The two said they had reached the summit of Mount Hood in previous climbs. (North County Times)
Missing climbers call, say they’re coming down Jan 16, 2008
PORTLAND (AP) A pair of climbers missing in treacherous weather on Mount Hood used a cell phone today to report that they had spent the night in a snow cave and were on their way down the mountain. The men, described as experienced climbers, had been due off the mountain Monday afternoon. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Mount Hood hikers found safe Jan 16, 2008
Missing Mount Hood climbers call and say they're safe ... (AP) A pair of climbers missing in treacherous weather on Mount Hood reported by cell phone Tuesday that they were on their way off the mountain after getting lost and spending the night in a snow cave ... More than 35 climbers have died on Mount Hood in the past 25 years. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Climbers recount blinding descent Jan 16, 2008
Rescuers safely guided two men out of the snow-covered forest Tuesday morning, after the pair got lost in whiteout conditions while climbing on Mount Hood. Video: Climbers recount rough night. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Former Vermonters survive night on Mt. Hood Jan 16, 2008
(AP) - Two missing climbers are safe after spending the night in a snow storm on Mount Hood in Oregon. Twenty-7-year-old Justin Votos and 28-year-old Matthew Pitts, who grew up in Burlington, Vt. (WCAX.com, VT)
Officials fear climbers lost on Mt. Hood Jan 16, 2008
More than 35 climbers have died on Mount Hood in the past 25 years. Comment Blog - Note: All Comments Subject To Approval. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
More storms in forecast Dec 27, 2007
Hoodoo Mountain Resort on Santiam Pass reported 12 inches of new snow on Wednesday, while Mount Bachelor received 14 inches, Willamette Pass got 8 inches and Mount Hood Meadows received 14 inches. Subscribe Now. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Hiker becomes first to complete 'Great Western Loop' Dec 22, 2007
By June, Skurka was on to Oregon, where the scenery was beautiful but the snow pack was heavy, and a winter storm battered him on Mount Hood. Skurka hiked for up to 15 hours most days on the loop, eating more than 4,000 calories in two-hour increments. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Skibowl opens Friday Nov 30, 2007
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Southwestern women get first win since 2006 Nov 28, 2007
The Southwestern Oregon Community College women s basketball team won for the first time in more than a season on Saturday, beating Grays Harbor at the Mount Hood tournament in Gresham. They didn t win a game last year, so we were happy that we got a win, said new Southwestern coach Stacia Rustad. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Roses 'N' Razzies Nov 23, 2007
Mount Hood and Mount Bachelor-area ski. resorts are open, and Hoodoo Mountain Resort plans to open in a week or so. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
GCU basketball keeps up-tempo style Nov 13, 2007
and swingman Jack Glisson from Mount Hood (Ore. Community College. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Haunted ski resorts Nov 1, 2007
On the hulking shoulders of Mount Hood, at , stands the majestic Timberline Lodge. This wooden hotel, built by hand during the Great Depression by the Federal Works Progress Administration, is one of the most beautiful timber structures of its time. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Prices soar, hops disappear, leaving a bitter taste for beer connoisseurs Oct 31, 2007
Last year, a slim supply of bittering Hallertau hops forced them to substitute the Mount Hood variety, slightly altering their three lagers. The brewery contracted for hops a year in advance, allowing it to switch back again this year, the lead brewer, Eric Rode, said. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
That tear in your beer may be because of rising prices Oct 27, 2007
Last year, a slim supply of bittering Hallertau hops forced them to substitute the Mount Hood variety, slightly altering their three lagers: Alpine Glacier Lager, Butt Head Bock and Ornery Amber Lager. The brewery contracted for hops a year in advance, allowing it to switch back this year, lead brewer Eric Rode said. (USA Today -- Money)
Salmon And Trout Hatcheries Cause 'Stunning' Loss Of Reproduction Oct 6, 2007
This research was conducted through use of 15 years of DNA tracking technology of fish breeding in Hood River, a mountain stream that flows northward off Mount Hood into the Columbia River. DNA analysis with scales was done with about 15,000 fish since 1991. (Science Daily)
Oregon in the fall Sep 25, 2007
The 40-mile drive between Hood River and Government Camp, located on Mount Hood, is a lovely, leisurely ride past numerous farmstands and wineries, perfect for a lazy weekend outing with plenty of stops along the way. The drive, along Route 35, is part of the Mount Hood Scenic Byway ... At Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood, the Timberline Lodge Art Show takes place Oct. 3-23. (Yahoo News)
Searchers find no sign of vanished Mount Hood climbers Sep 11, 2007
(AP) The weekend search for two climbers who vanished on Mount Hood last fall ended Sunday with no trace of the men. Search teams were looking for the bodies of Brian Hall, 37, of Dallas, Texas, and Jerry Nikko Cooke, 36, of Brooklyn, N.Y., who had reached the summit with a third man whose body was found in December. (Yreka Siskiyou Daily News, CA)
Missing Texas Climber May Never Be Found Sep 10, 2007
The two vanished in a storm after making it to the summit of Mount Hood in December ... Hall and Cooke went to Mount Hood with 48-year-old Kelly James, of Dallas. (KWTX.com, TX)
Searchers Find No Clues On Mount Hood Sep 9, 2007
Search and rescue teams had hoped to find the remains of Brian Hall, 37, of Dallas and Jerry "Nikko" Cooke, 36, of Brooklyn, N.Y., who vanished in a storm after making it to the summit of Mount Hood ... The two went to the summit of Mount Hood in early December along with Kelly James, 48, also of Dallas. (CBS 11, TX)
Peak Performance Sep 9, 2007
From the state s highest mountain, Mount Hood, elevation 11,239 feet; to the lowest on the list, Crook Peak, elevation 7,834 feet in the Fremont National Forest in southeastern Oregon, Otley has climbed them all ... By 2002, when Otley and Avery decided to scale the 100 highest peaks, she had already climbed 16 of them, including the five highest Mount Hood, Mount Jefferson and the Three Sisters all above 10,000 feet ... Mount Hood, 11,239 feet. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Search resumes for missing Mt. Hood climbers Sep 9, 2007
-- Northwest mountaineers will head up Mount Hood at pre-dawn on Saturday in search of the bodies of two climbers missing since early December. About 80 searchers and support staff will be looking for Brian Hall, 37, of Dallas and Jerry Nikko Cooke, 36, of New York City, who vanished after reaching the summit. (KHOU.com, TX)
Saturday search set for climbers' bodies Sep 8, 2007
-- Northwest mountaineers were scheduled to head up Mount Hood at pre-dawn on Saturday to search again for the bodies of two climbers missing since early December. About 80 searchers and support staff were expected to look for Brian Hall, 37, of Dallas, Texas, and Jerry "Nikko" Cooke, 36, of New York City, who vanished after reaching the summit. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Climber injured Friday on Mt. Hood Sep 8, 2007
(AP) -- A rescue team headed up Mount Hood Friday to meet two climbers, one of whom fell about 300 feet down the south side but reported only minor injuries. KGW File. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Locals climb to new heights Aug 31, 2007
We have plans now to climb Mount Hood next summer, but we re going to do it with a guide, he said. Bob wants to climb Mount Borah again too, but (also) with a guide. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Peak Experience Aug 29, 2007
Both are in their first week of law school at Lewis College in Portland, where Mount Hood dominates the skyline. The reporter can be reached at or (559) 441-6218. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Search to resume for missing climbers' bodies Aug 24, 2007
(AP) -- Searchers will try again next month to find the bodies of two climbers missing on Mount Hood since December. KGW photo. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Scream all the way down these ski slopes Aug 8, 2007
The Tubby runs average about 200 riders at day at Oregon's Mount Hood Ski Bowl and about 100 per day at North Carolina's Sapphire Valley Resort. There are also Tubby runs at Massanutten in Elkton, Va. (MSNBC -- Travel)
