Just get out there!
You've waited all season. The days are getting shorter, the temperature is dropping and it is snowing on the mountain. Finally, it's time to snowboard!
Portlanders jokingly refer to Mt. Hood Meadows, Timberline and Mt. Hood Skibowl as "our little secret," but these three snowboarding areas, each within 15 miles of each other, offer some of the best skiing and snowboarding in the country. Mt. Hood, Oregon's most beautiful mountain, offers a fine range of experiences for destination travelers. With reasonable lodging near the mountain and in the Hood River area, this area has become a hotspot for families and friends wanting to have that perfect day.
A first timer? Learning to snowboard can seem frightening for those with no winter sports experience, but it shouldn't be. With a little preparation and a positive attitude, learning to snowboard can be the first exciting step towards a lifetime of fun on the mountains. Pretty soon, you'll be shredding down Mt. Hood in no time.
If it's your first time snowboarding, rent a snowboard and snowboard boots. There's no point in investing in all that equipment until you're sure this sport is for you. Make sure you wear warm, comfortable clothing. Snowboarders spend a good amount of time sitting on the ground, so waterproof snowboard pants are a must. You may also want to rent a helmet and wrist guards, if possible, to minimize the possibility of injury on your first day.
Take a good look around our informational site. Whether you're trying to figure out where to ride, where to stay or what the snow conditions are like, BoardMtHood.com is the spot for you.