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The Hood Report: The Story of Sandy Ridge
Sandy Ridge: the trail I love to hate. Why? Because Sandy is just so damn good. So you’ll do like I did and ride there week after week until you’re sick of it. You’ll then swear it off like an old man trying to send back soup in a deli, only to return just weeks …
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The Hood Report: Syncline Trail Is Like no Other in the Mount Hood Region
Most trails in the Pacific Northwest exist under the cover of dense forest. While the Cascade (west) side of Mount Hood is dominated by a lush, moss-covered, temperate rainforest of old-growth Douglas fir, bigleaf maples, and western hemlock, the Hood River Valley east of Mount Hood marks a transition zone, where the greenery trends toward …
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The Hood Report: Post Canyon Begs You To Get Lost
What is your favorite type of riding? Epic XC or Freeride? Dirt jumps or wooden features? Groom-flow or chunk-gnar? Do you shuttle or earn your turns? Do you even Enduro? And, do you like spaghetti? Or, do you love it all?! And what if I told you you can have it all in one place? Would …
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The Hood Report: Shedding Light on the Shadows of Mount Hood
When you think of mountain biking in Oregon, you think of Bend with its hundreds of miles of singletrack from your doorstep, the backcountry of Oakridge and its thousands of feet of descending, and Oregon’s crown jewel: the McKenzie River Trail. But does Mount Hood ring a bell? What about Hood River? Maybe for year-around skiing and …
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The Hood Report: Whoopdee Trail: It’s All in the Name
Never mind the astounding riding in Hood River, just driving through the Columbia River Gorge eastbound from Portland to get there is a treat in and of itself. Whether buzzing down the riverside interstate, skirting up over the old highway, or winding your way down the Washington side, not getting sidetracked by the natural beauty of …
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