Forty-six years ago Mt. Hood Meadows opened and has been Portland’s busiest winter ski resort. During the summer the Timberline Ski Area and Mt. Hood Skibowl were the mountains only options for fun. Due to changes in Congress, lots of applications and planning Mt. Hood Meadows is in the summer recreation game starting this year. Read about the summer activities that will be taking place at Mt. Hood Meadows below.
The inaugural “Mt. Hood Meadows Uphill Challenge” is a 1.2-mile running (or walking) event, to be presented Saturday, Aug. 16. A Kids Day Camp featuring outdoor activities and education will be presented Saturday, Aug. 23.
In addition to the two events, Meadows will operate the Stadium chair for scenic chairlift rides, and offer a BBQ on the Sun Deck on those two days.
SRC: Read more about summer recreation activities for Mt. Hood Meadows at: http://www.oregonlive.com/travel/index.ssf/2014/07/mt_hood_meadows_gets_approval.html#incart_river
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