Moderator YamaHead Posted February 26, 2006 Moderator Share Posted February 26, 2006 Well it's been 3 or 4 years since I've been skiing @ Mt. Hood Meadows resort......always liked this view from just the parking lot .... It definitely coulda been clearer for weather, but the temps & wind I sure couldn't complain about! For my fellow 2-wheel Compadre's.....This is only 1 reason I Love to Ski! ... As you can see, Mt. Jefferson & the 3 Sisters are fairly clear in view..... Those mountains are halfway down the state of Oregon. But on a really clear day, I've seen Mt. Shasta waaay off in the distance ......that's over an 8 hour drive clear down in California! 1 more from a different, more challenging run..... These were taken somewhere around 6,500ft. elev. There's also a chair lift that takes you up to the 7,500ft. mark.....which is a brilliant place for pics on the right day. But that lift doesn't run @ night due to lack of lighting up that high. My friend & I had decided to take a break halfway through the shift & head back down to his truck for some refreshments.....on the way there, we found a new cafe/bar....trailside @ about 6,000ft .....great place for a Beer & to give the legs a rest. Best part about Mtn. side pubs.....is the Beer's ALWAYS Cold! Also found out that a Frank Thomas rainsuit makes 1 helluva 1-piece ski suit!....Stayed dry & warm all evening. I would highly recommend for any of you to try Snow Skiing if you get the chance........Very similar skills to MotorBike riding & it really hones the foot/eye coordination....& the acceleration rate can be surprising with the right ski/hotwax & steepness combo. Can't see El Mucho Twato(Pete) ever doing this though.....entirely too much Moisture involved! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoggoth80 Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 those are some killer shots! been a long time since i went up any mountains.... though i was usually driving over. really pretty scenery... i don't think i have ever been to mount hood. i know there are a couple places in the olympic mountains where the trails offer you a killer view across the straight, and a nice look at the canadian shore across the way. perhaps sometime this summer i'll actually be able to do a little motorcycle "touring" (long disctance rides... been meaning to ride up to canada for a while). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Alex Posted February 27, 2006 Admin Share Posted February 27, 2006 Wow that looks awesome... i so need to go on a skiing holiday, considering my girlfriend used to be a ski instructor ive got no excuse... apart from the money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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