Mount Hood Hamlet Bed & Breakfast             

 

It was eleven o’clock at night when we finally made it at “The Hamlet” after our flight into Portland and approximately 90 minute drive to the Mount Hood River area.

Mastering the fading art of extreme hospitality, Paul and Diane were still up waiting to welcome us with warm homemade chocolate chip cookies!

 

Reach Out And Touch The Mountain

 

A stunning scenic route from Portland will lead you to a heaven of peace in 90 minutes.

In 1994, Paul and Diane built a charming yet modern colonial house for the sole purpose of hosting a Bed & Breakfast, …with a VIEW.

Their attention to detail has been flawless, from the four beautifully finished homey rooms to a hot tub overlooking Mount Hood to more choices of complimentary tea and coffee one can imagine available 24/7.

The human interaction alone would suffice for success if one were to be lodged in their next-door barn. It transpires in Diane’s joyful pride to pamper you with all and any requests you might have and Paul’s devotion to spoil you with a gourmet breakfast fit for royalty.  Paul cooks up homemade and secret recipe breakfasts and caters to your diet.  If you are allergic or don’t eat something particular, let him know and he will accommodate.  We had some fabulous egg dishes, fresh breads & muffins, fruit and other delectable treats.  Coffee and juice are included as well.

We were on our own schedule with relaxing disconnect from the world, as we know it. High Speed Internet access availability will keep you grounded if so desired at the house.

Half priced ski tickets are available to the outdoor thrill seekers. A 25 minutes drive will get you to the Mt. Hood Meadows ski resort where you will enjoy their nice ski resort. Don’t worry; Diane has a parking pass for you, which is required at the resort lot. Remember, attention to detail is their pride.

On the upper floor, a guest refrigerator is accessible by the seating area. Each of the four large guest rooms has wide-plank oak floors, a private bath, two gorgeous robes and a TV with VCR/DVD player. All rooms also have a fireplace. A great movie selection is on hand downstairs along with book gallery in the library.  The Mount Hamlet B & B is the best place to stay in Hood River. You get supreme service and are centrally located. Here is view from Mount Hood Hamlet’s B & B just before sunrise.

A large variety of dining options are only 20 minutes away, yet the just as family oriented Santacroces’ Italian restaurant is located only 4 miles away. New-Yorker owner Richard will be there to welcome you first hand. Try one of their Italian specialties, pastas or pizzas.  They are located at 4780 Highway 35 in Hood River.   (541) 354-2511

For more information and photos, visit: www.mthoodhamlet.com

 

Mount Hood Meadows

     Well it took a few days as the weather was not cooperating, but we finally got to ski the last couple days and see some great terrain and views.  A few of their main lifts were closed (Cascade, Heather Canyon and Vista for the most part).  That took out at least a third of the mountain but we still had fun on their wide slopes and nice runs.  An assortment of high-speed chairs and not too busy lift lines provide a lot of runs in your ski day.  Most of the trails are blues and greens with a few select black runs.  Heather Canyon was closed but that is where the steep terrain and double blacks are located.  We made the best of it even though we had to miss the first couple days due to the blizzard.  Make sure to get a 4-wheel drive if there is any snow coming in.  We made the best of it and enjoyed the openness and long blue runs.   This mountain resort is fully equipped with a nice rental center, demo area, restaurants, parks & pipes, ski school and more.  More information at (800) SKI-HOOD or their informative website at www.skihood.com

 

Timberline Lodge

 

Here’s Johnny!

 

Being the Movie buff

that I am, I was delighted

to spend a night at the

Timberline Lodge, home

of Jack Nicholson’s

character in “The Shining”.

Little did I know how

beautiful in a majestic

way this place was, inside

and out.

 

Reminiscent of a Swiss Chalet for it’s all wood interior, the Timberline Lodge is strategically located high in the mountain (Mt. Hood) amidst the ski slopes; a dream for the skiers and snowboarders for there is no driving required.

 

One needn’t go far to find high class dining. The Cascade Dining Room is to be found inside the Hotel. The award-winning culinary staff serves scrumptious Pacific Northwest cuisine. One complimentary entrée per guest comes with some rooms.

 

The Lodge has 70 hand made charming guest rooms, ranging in size from a romantic 2-person fireplace room with a king bed, to 10-person chalet with bunk beds.

 

For more information and photos, visit: http://www.timberlinelodge.com

 

Try some skiing at  Timberline since you are right there at the Lodge!  It is not as big as Mt. Hood Meadows but nice for a day trip.

Thanks to a lift high up on Mount Hood, Timberline has the longest ski season in North America.

Trails:
41 trails comprised of:
25% Beginner Trails
50% Intermediate Trails
25% Advanced Trails

Lift Systems:
5 High Speed Quads
1 Triple
1 Double
2 Surface
1 Passenger Snowcat

Total Uphill Capacity: 9,869 people per hour

Skiable Terrain: Approx. 1,650 in total