Hood River

Bridge of the Gods crossing

Steel grate over the Columbia on the PCT. Toll for feet, views free.

Cloud Cap sunrise

Oldest ski lodge in America, first light on the summit. Drive up dark.

Columbia SUP at Hood River

Glass dawn before wind, kite chaos after. Downwinders for pros.

Dog Mountain wildflowers

Steep grunt, absurd May meadows. Permit on weekends, go weekday.

Fruit Loop bike and cider

Orchards, cideries, Mount Adams views. E-bike the full loop.

Gorge yoga Hood River bluff

Bluff flow above the Columbia, kite dots below. Wind calm dawn.

Historic Columbia Highway ride

Waterfall corridor car-free sections, Vista House, gorge winds.

Hood River bald eagle winter

Eagles on the Columbia ice edge, salmon scraps. January count.

Hood River e-foil downwind

Motor assist off, gorge winds on. Falling is flying practice.

Meadows Hood River laps

Mt Hood vertical, Cascade Express, Hood River breweries after.

Multnomah Falls dawn

Beat the permit crowds by an hour. Up to the bridge, back for coffee.

Punchbowl Falls swim

Short hike, cold plunge, basalt amphitheatre. Summer afternoons only.

Sandbar kiteboarding lesson

The famous Sandbar launch, instructor radio in your helmet. Book wind.

Timberline summer ski Hood

Only US summer lift skiing, Palmer snowfield, July turns. Surreal.

White Salmon kayak

Husum Falls optional, BZ corners, year-round flow. PNW staple.

Bridge of the Gods crossing

Steel grate over the Columbia on the PCT. Toll for feet, views free.

Dog Mountain wildflowers

Steep grunt, absurd May meadows. Permit on weekends, go weekday.

Fruit Loop bike and cider

Orchards, cideries, Mount Adams views. E-bike the full loop.

Historic Columbia Highway ride

Waterfall corridor car-free sections, Vista House, gorge winds.