Park crews crank out new creations for 2013-14
- Written by Ben Jacklet
- Category: Terrain Park News
- Published: October 21, 2013
- Last Updated: October 21, 2013
Brian Stanford is putting the finishing touches on the latest features for Timberline's freestyle terrain parks.
When it comes to new rails to ride in Timberline's freestyle parks, Brian Stanford's preference is to build them himself. "It's way cheaper," he says. "Plus when you do it yourself you can build it any way you want.”
Recreational racing on Mount Hood opens to younger competitors
- Written by Ben Jacklet
- Category: Adult Racing
- Published: October 24, 2013
- Last Updated: December 12, 2013
PACRAT racers Farzin Ghezel and Colleen Heffernan Walter go head-to-head on the Magic Mile.
Racers of all ability levels aged 18 and over will be eligible to compete in PACRAT recreational races on Mount Hood starting in January 2014.
Warm enough for you? Why more riders and resorts are rallying to protect winter
- Written by Ben Jacklet
- Category: Environment
- Published: September 22, 2013
- Last Updated: November 23, 2014
Mount Hood's glaciers are shrinking.
Freeriding legend Jeremy Jones can shred it with the best of them. A top snowboard racer in his youth, he switched from salted ice to big mountain riding for films such as "Further" to rip the steepest and deepest powder he could find. All that time in deep snow got him to wondering how much of it will be around in the future.
Aerial Tram Emerges as People's Choice
- Written by Ben Jacklet
- Category: Transportation
- Published: September 27, 2013
- Last Updated: October 07, 2013
The view sure would be sweet.
Like the idea of an aerial tram connecting Government Camp to Timberline Lodge? If so, you aren't alone.
Box store partnerships bring down gas prices and open up options
- Written by Ben Jacklet
- Category: Cheap Gas
- Published: September 29, 2013
- Last Updated: September 29, 2013
Fuel costs can add up in a hurry.
Whether you like to admit it or not, transportation may be your biggest expense when it comes to heading up to enjoy the mountain. There's simply no skimping on four-wheel drive and good snow tires. But when it comes to gas, the less spent the better. That's why new competition from low-price box stores selling gas and/or partnering with gas stations is a good thing.