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Spring Skiing Passes at Low Prices on Mt. Hood!

Friday, March 22, 2013
by Liz Warren

Today it's snowing all the way down the hill in Welches and the skiers are heading up to catch recent snow and there's plenty of it. Spring break is often the best skiing for the whole year and the most affordable time of the year to ski. Check out these prices if you aren't heading for Cabo this break. Next week you'll need plenty of sun screen too as temps are going up. Some of THE BEST conditions of the whole year can be had for the rest of this ski season so take advantage!

Spring Pass Specials: 

Ski Bowl $99.00

Mt. Hood Meadows $139.00

Timberline $109

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Highway 26 ODOT Study for Rhododendron to Highway 35

Friday, March 8, 2013
by Liz Warren

ODOT, Oregon Department of Transportation, is having an open house and looking for input on hiway improvement from Rhododendron to Hwy 35. This is to improve safety along this stretch of highway. An open house will be held at the Resort at the Mountain in Welches March 14th. Details are below. A download of the hwy project study can be found here. Two of the areas for study are Map Curve and Mirror Lake curve.

Hwy 26 study for ODOT

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Foreclosed on? Settlement 1.5 Billion Lost to "Independent Consultants"

Thursday, February 28, 2013
by Liz Warren

Remember that Big settlement of 8.5 Billion dollars that the big ten banks had to pay for the mortgage mess providing 3.8 Billion back to homeowners who were fraudulently foreclosed on between 2009-2010 ? Did you know as part of the settlement the banks spent 1.5 Billion of the 3.8 Billion dollars on "independent consultants" to figure out how to get the money to the foreclosed homeowners?

After complaints to Ben Bernake that the process was taking way too long, the OCC/Fed is working out how payments are made through the servicers and not using  the "independent consultants" after 1.5 Billion dollars! Most of the consulting dollars went to Promontory Financial Group.  Guess who runs Promontory Financial Group: the former chairman of the OCC: Gene Ludwig. 

More details of the 1.5 Billion loss can be found in this Forbes article.

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Ski Bowl's Saturday Night Lights!

Saturday, February 16, 2013
by Liz Warren

If you're on the mountain this holiday weekend you might enjoy the fireworks at 8:00 PM tonight at Ski Bowl in Government Camp. Ski Bowl Lights up the night sky! They may be seen from the base at Ski Bowl West, the Beer Stube and the mid way warming hut!

Fireworks are free. Hot cocoa not included.

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Government Camp Property Owners Association and CPO Annual Meeting

Tuesday, January 29, 2013
by Liz Warren

The Government Camp Property Owners  Association and CPO will be having their annual meeting this February 8 at 7 pm. at the Mount Hood Cultural Center and Museum in Government Camp.

On the agenda will be a vote on the adoption of the Bylaws, election of officers, fire rating issues and a report from the Road District.

Download a copy of the Community Planning Organization Bylaws prior to the meeting.

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Glacier Haus Bistro Opens In Government Camp

Saturday, January 19, 2013
by Liz Warren

 

Great news for Government Camp! A new restaurant, Glacier Haus Bistro, has opened in the “old” general store.  Extensive remodeling to jazz the place up and adding the winning combo of Slava and Dasa Kropacek  plus their son,  Jerry Kropacek  makes for a stellar restaurant  combo. They’ve been open for business since Novermber. The building seats 45.

The menu sounds fantastic plus they have an expresso bar and make PIZZA! Hungry ski families have their dreams answered right in downtown Government Camp on Mt. Hood. This is a welcome addition to service the many travelers and vacationers who visit the Government Camp area and visit Mt. Hood in winter and summer.

Read the story of the Kropacek’s history in the Mt. Hood area and their move from Czechoslovakia in this Oregonian article.

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Cold Snap for Mt. Hood Area- Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips

Saturday, January 12, 2013
by Liz Warren

It was a beautiful day on Mt. Hood with cool crisp weather and lots of sun to enjoy!

Welches Oregon Winter Day in January

Highs were close to 32 in Welches but temperatures are going to dip this evening close to 20 degrees in Welches and down in the low teens for Government Camp! Locals know what that means,,,,potential frozen water pipes. Here are a few tips to prevent your pipes from freezing with these lower temperatures.

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Mt. Hood Sleigh Rides in Government Camp

Tuesday, December 18, 2012
by Liz Warren

The recent dumping of snow on Mt. Hood in Government Camp signals the beginning of horse drawn sleigh rides through the streets of Govy!  The sleigh is pulled by large Clydesdales who meander through snow covered roadways. What a treat if you’ve never had the opportunity to enjoy one of the top winter attractions in the Mt. Hood area. If your family is taking a day off from the slopes this is a great way to participate in a scenic snowy jaunt

Sleigh Rides in Government Camp Oregon

 

Mt. Hood sleigh rides

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Mt. Hood Christmas Tree Permits

Sunday, November 18, 2012
by Liz Warren

Looking for a great outing in the Cascade foothills? It’s that time of the year when a Christmas tree permit may be purchased for $5.00 at the Zigzag Ranger District at 70220 E. HWY 26, Zigzag, OR.   503-622-3191. Hours are Monday through Friday 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM (closed from Noon to 1:00 for lunch). Special Holiday Hours: Saturdays, December 1st through 15th and Sundays December 2nd through 16th From 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Stop at the Ranger Station for details on where you may cut and the maximum size.

Here are some interesting facts about Christmas trees.

Did you know that Oregon is the number one producer of Christmas trees in the United States. Nine million Christmas trees are harvested in Oregon. One of the largest producers of trees, McKenzie Farms, is located right here in Welches Oregon. Oregon has 775 Christmas tree growers and this industry adds 110 million in sales back into our economy.

A tree for $5.00 is one incredible bargain these days!

 

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23rd Wine and Arts Festival at the Resort at the Mountain

Thursday, November 15, 2012
by Liz Warren

This weekend is the 23rd official Wine and Arts Festival at the Resort at the Mountain in Welches. Hours on Saturday, Nov. 17th are  from 11-7 and Nov. 18th, Sunday 11-4. The Resort at the Mountain is just off Highway 26 at the only stoplight in Welches.

Wine Tastings Passports will be $15.00 for all tastes and proceeds go to the Humane Society. Here are the featured wineries:

Confirmed visiting artists include:

more details on the Resort at the Mountains Wine and Arts Festival in Welches

 

 

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