Huge crowds of people flock to Mount Hood’s ski areas and sno-parks on beautiful weekends, enjoy the day and drive right back home — only to find themselves stuck in the gridlock of U.S. 26.

It doesn’t have to be that way.

With so many great places to see, and so much to do on Mount Hood — not to mention night skiing and other off-peak activities — you might be able to skip some traffic and spend more time on the mountain while you’re at it.

This week’s episode of the Peak Northwest podcast provides a snapshot of some of the best restaurants, attractions and adventures to check out on Mount Hood this winter.

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