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Today we talk to John Vermaas and Hunter Bissler about grooming the trails, tech, and snow science.   If you've ever wondered how that trail was turned from moguls and ice to silky smooth corduroy, well, take a listen.

Sorry for the delay - Been super busy with non-podcast life action.   And I'm skiing again so that takes precedence over typing and recording!    

Thanks to Skibowl again for letting me see how the sausage is made from the inside.     

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Matt Nelson talks to us about his local newspaper for Mt. Hood, The Mountain Times.  It’s an interesting look inside publishing and how his paper is thriving when other major papers are dying off.   

Find it online at https://mountaintimesoregon.com/

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If you are interested in ski and snowboard racing on Mt. Hood there are several groups and teams you can join.   All the groups I talk to today have websites – I recommend getting in touch if you want to go fast!

https://www.schneevogeli.com/

https://www.skiyente.com/

https://pacrats.org/

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Today I’m so stoked to introduce Asit Rathod to those of you who don’t have the pleasure of knowing him.   We talk life of a pro skier, our beloved mountain, and his new book “11,239, a Skiing and Snowboarding guide from the summit of Mt. Hood”  It’s a good talk, some great stories, and quite of bit of swearing so warn the kiddos.   

Book can be bought here:  https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3AAsit%2BRathod&s=relevancerank&text=Asit+Rathod&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1

Find Asit on Instagram:  @asit_rathod

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If you ever wondered what it would be like to live and work full time on the mountain, todays guest has some great insights.  Zach Kelvington has been a full time Govy resident for several years. Today he shares his experiences and the pros and cons of living and working up in our winter wonderland.  

Find Zach at https://mthoodoutfitters.com/

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All about the Ski The Glade Event this last weekend.    To find out about the event for next year, keep an eye on the Mt. Hood Cultural Center and Museum website or join as a member and get on the distro list!  

https://mthoodmuseum.org/events/

Sorry about the sound jumping around.    First time with new portable mics.   Turn the volume down after the sound warning.

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Chris is a legend.   He's retired and skis more and better than most people I know.   

While looking for results to Oregon High School Ski races, he noticed there was a big gap prior to 2001.    He took it upon himself to research the results and fill in the history books.   His knowledge is unmatched and he chats with us today to share the history of High School Racing in the state of Oregon.   

Find his project at:  https://www.skifastskilong.com/

See Chris live April 19th at the Mt. Hood Cultural Center and museum:

https://mthoodmuseum.org/events/

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If you would like to come meet me, correct me, or buy me a beer, this Saturday is your chance.    I'll be speaking at the Mt. Hood Cultural Center and Museum's "Social History Happy Hour" on Saturday, Feb 15, 2025 from 7-8pm.   

$5 at the door donation.    Drinks available for purchase.

https://mthoodmuseum.org/event/social-history-happy-hour-3/

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Jon Bell is an Author, climber, hiker, skier and lover of Mt. Hood.   His 2012 book “On Mt. Hood” should be on the bookshelf of any fan of our beloved volcano.    He reads an excerpt from the book and then is nice enough to answer my dumb questions.    Please buy his book and read it on the next powder day.   You won’t be disappointed.

Find Jon at:  https://onmounthood.com/

Find me at https://trailmapvideos.com/

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In 1964 a massive flood did damage to the PNW.   The Mt. Hood Corridor was hit especially hard.   Stephen Imeson was living in Government Camp at the time and went to school down the mountain in Welches.   He tells us his memory of the event and what Govy was like in the 1960s.

I quote a lot of wikipedia and Oregonian articles for this episode.   Sorry you all have to listen to me but there was a bunch of info I felt was relevent.
https://www.oregonlive.com/search/?q=1964%20flood

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_flood_of_1964

And about the White River Canyon washout:   https://www.columbiagorgenews.com/news/highway-35-improvement-projects-complete-six-years-after-washout/article_faa3486c-f768-5a99-a4c8-c18f4e7c1213.html

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