Saturday, May 09, 2009

Gorgeous Weather on the Hood

Today is an absolutely beautiful day in the Mt Hood area, with clear blue skies and bright green vegetation in the woods, it's a great day to enjoy just about any activity on the mountain. Everyting just seems alive and wonderful, but that's normal to those of us who live here.


It's the type of day that no one wants to work, and if you're stuck working in the coffee shop today - you're probably looking for any excuse to go beyond the entrance doors and smell the fresh, clean air.

I thought at first that the scenery was extraordinarily beautiful to me, since I had an extended visit to the Los Angeles area, where the air is brown and the people are in a rude hurry. But sitting here at the local internet hub at Java the Hut in Welches, listening to the chit-chat of the passing people, I realize that the beauty of the day has hit just about everyone here. Skiiers and snowboarders, out-of-towners, and especially the locals - people are continuously marvelling at how absolutely bright and pretty is really is up here right now.

Saturday, March 21, 2009

Just $10 to Ride the Greasebus from Portland to Meadows

Can't find a ride to Mt Hood Meadows? Wanna take a ride on the Greasebus? That's right, starting next week the Greasebus will be back in action!

The Greasebus has been making daily trips up the mountain for only ten bucks a head, as long as they have a least 10 people riding for the day. The recently took a short hiatus to accommodate other bookings and funding opportunities.

Why is it called the Greasebus?
Because this is Portland's first grease-fueled Portland to Meadows shuttle service, using loft-over restaurant fryer grease. Yep, this is a veggie-powered shuttle bus - hence the name, the "Greasebus".

The shuttle leaves Portland each day at 9:00 a.m. and leaves from Meadows each day at 4:30 p.m., arriving back in Portland around 6 o'clock. Get all the details on the Greasebus, as sign up, read Greasebus news, or browse the forum on their website.

Sunday, February 22, 2009

Stolen Snowboards and Skateboards Recovered in Sandy

Justin David Thomas Jackley, an 18-year old from Estacada, was arrested for stealing several snowboards and skateboards in Sandy. In the early morning hours of Saturday, February 21st, one of the victims called the police to report the theft of two skateboards, and offered a description of the suspect, and the escape vehicle.

It didn't take long for officers to find Jackley, who stopped him at the intersection of Hwy 26 and Bluff Rd. in Sandy. They recovered the two skateboards reported stolen, as well as two snowboards - not yet reported stolen. Jackley was charged with Theft 1, lodged in Clackamas County Jail, and bail was set for $15,000.

Blogging Mt Hood

Blogging the local Mt Hood area of Oregon. With skiing, snowboarding, hiking, shopping, wind surfing, live bands, resorts, movies, and much more to do, you'll never be bored in the Mount Hood area.