If you're craving an outdoor escape, there's a serene lake in the Oregon mountains that promises ample recreation ...

If you’re traveling from or through Portland, you can rent a pair of snowshoes from Mountain Shop ($12 for two nights) or Next Adventure ($20 per day), and you’ll find a handful of ski shops and ski ...

On the slopes of Mount Hood, six explorers set off in ... and ice between two broken ridgelines that rise toward Hood’s 11,250-foot peak. The team isn’t interested in the summit.

At She Shreds clinics, “egos get left behind.” On this week’s episode of Peak Northwest, we talk to Jenn Lockwood, training ...

On clear days, you can see snowy Mount Hood, the highest mountain in Oregon (at 11,239 feet), from Portland. Mount Hood is the region's prime skiing area, with numerous powdery downhill and cross ...

Parody accounts for Mount Rainier (left) and Mount Hood have been battling it out online. Photos: Wolfgang ...

With lower prices, softer snow, and fewer crowds, spring is the best time to learn to ski or snowboard without breaking the bank.

By Madeline Bombardi For The Mountain Times As winter fades, tulips emerge as one of the first signs of spring’s arrival on ...

Prove it, with a getaway to Mount Hood, the highest peak in Oregon. While you can certainly scale the towering volcano, it might be a lot easier to book a night at Timberline Lodge, home to ...

However, this is also the peak tourist season ... Chilly temperatures repel sightseers, but Portland's proximity to Mount Hood makes it a great destination for winter sports enthusiasts.