August 11, 2007 - Timberline

Todd and I headed up to Mt Hood to get our August turns in.  We didn't really feel like hiking that much, especially after the massive snow melt off which has occured recently so we opted to head to T-Line.  Plus, my wife and I had our first child (Shaun - whom I'm hoping will become a member of the TAY club some day) on Sunday the 5th

The snow was suprisingly good for most of the day, and the place was vacant after about 12:00.  There were several public "lanes" open and the lift lines weren't bad.  We made so many laps I lost count.  It was nice to get tons of lift served turns in, as opposed to the usual summer slog of hiking with only the return trip down. At the end of the day, we were able to ride down to about 300 yards from the lodge.  There was a long finger of snow out towards the Zigzag glaicer that was still skiable for anyone interested in getting some "non-lift accessed" turns in on the south side of Hood.  It'll probably be good for a few more weeks.

Also, after riding, we stopped at the Ice Axe brewery in Govy and had a few beers.  Their summer Hefewizen was excellent!  I will likely be stopping there in the future.  A few photos below...

Timely report. I need to be in PDX on the 25th and was wondering if Timberline would be worth the $40. Guess I'll go a day early now. Thanks. bill

How cool is that TR?? Congratulations!!

First congratulations on having your first child, your entering the world of amazement and "firsts" all over again .  On another note, the "geezers" have always enjoyed a little "lift" at Timberline to help with the dwindling summer snow patches.  Besides, it's always a treat to ride the chair lift.  Nice to hear that you had a good time and the brews were tasty at the pub.  We have a group that has rented the Silcox Hut for the past 11 years the first weekend of May for an annual summit ski/climb and have had a marvelous time, Mt Hood is great  .

Congrats! great photos.
heading up to T'Line Sunday the 26th, if any TAYers are out there give a yell -- woobawoobawooooo!
There might be three of us -- me (blonde, probably in black and purple, either on some blue big kahunas or some tan Bettys), Jamie (brunette), and Brian (brunette also, but not a lot of hair, possibly not enough to mention). I'm not sure if Jamie will make it or not. No clue what either of them will be wearing.