As the snow begins to fall in earnest, Mt Hood Volunteers are thrilled to introduce a full schedule of winter programs. Highlights include a walk with Timberline’s beautiful St Bernard Heidi at 10am on Friday and Saturday mornings, a snowshoe hike of Trillium Lake at 1pm on Fridays, and “Ski with a Ranger” on Sundays at noon at Timberline. Come join us!
December Program Schedule
Walks with Heidi at Timberline: Friday and Saturday at 10:00am
Join a ranger for a walk with Timberline St Bernard Heidi and a discussion of Mt Hood’s alpine ecology, recreation on the mountain, and the changing role of the St Bernards throughout Timberline’s history.
Timberline Lodge Tours: Friday-Sunday 11:00am, 1:00pm, and 2pm
Join us for a 30 minute tour of historic Timberline lodge. Free. Sno park permit required for parking at Timberline.
Government Camp History Hike
Accompany a U.S. Forest Service Ranger on a 2.5 mile round trip tour of Government Camp and the surrounding area. This hike will take participants through beautiful downtown Government Camp and into the forest above. Explore the rich history of Government Camp from the first settlers to the ski and snowboard industry boom.
Available upon request for booking please call/email Jonathan Schillo at 503-622-2016/jdschillo@fs.fed.us. Please make contact two weeks prior to the desired booking date.
The Civilian Conservation Corps in Zigzag, OR
Want to learn more about the development of the Zigzag area? Participate in our History of the Civilian Conservation Corps Program in Zigzag. The program details the history of the C.C.C. in Oregon and covers some of the life stories of the men that served in the C.C.C. at Camp Zigzag. Also the program will cover some of the history of the Oregon Trail and the Barlow Road which is in close proximity to the Zigzag Ranger Station, and program will detail the role of the C.C.C. in the construction of the historic Timberline Lodge.
Available upon request for booking please call/email Jonathan Schillo at 503-622-2016/jdschillo@fs.fed.us. Please make contact two weeks prior to the desired booking date.
Passport to the Forest
All educators are invited to participate in a mobile conservation education program offered by personnel of the Zigzag Ranger District of Mt. Hood National Forest. The “Passport” is a mobile conservation education trailer focusing on four main subject areas: Botany, Fisheries, Wildlife, and Geology. The “Passport” can be set up with all four subject areas or individually to focus on one particular subject matter. All lesson plans are hands on, interactive, and designed with fun in mind to allow children to explore the natural world around them in a non-traditional classroom setting.
Available upon request for booking please call/email Jonathan Schillo at 503-622-2016/jdschillo@fs.fed.us. Please make contact two weeks prior to the desired booking date.
Trillium Lake Nature Walk/Snowshoe: Fridays at 1:00pm
Join a Ranger on an educational hike to Trillium Lake. This 4 mile round trip hike begins at 3,700 feet and meanders through the Mount Hood National Forest until finally reaching Trillium Lake and its panoramic and reflective views of Mount Hood.
Where: Meet at Trillium Lake Sno-Park just 2.5 miles East of Timberline Road.
When: Fridays at 1:00 pm starting December 9, 2011
Additional Information: Snowshoes recommended once the snow flies but not required. The trail to Trillium Lake is groomed in winter so it is passable without snowshoes. Be sure to bring warm comfortable clothes and water.
Cost: Free. Donations are not required but appreciated to ensure programs such as this can be continued in the future. Sno park pass required for parking at Trillium Lake.
Ski with a Ranger at Ski Bowl: Sundays at 12 pm starting December 18th, 2011.
New to Skibowl Ski Area or just want to learn more about Mount Hood Area? Take a guided ski or snowboard tour of Skibowl with a US Forest Service Ranger. Explore the trail system and learn more about the ecology and history of Mount Hood. Free to intermediate skiers and riders.
Where: Meet outside the Skibowl West ticket booths.
When: Sunday’s at 12:00 p.m. starting December, 18, 2011
Cost: Free. Donations are not required but appreciated to ensure programs such as this can be continued in the future. Sno-park pass required for parking at Ski bowl.
Ski with a Ranger at Timberline: Saturdays at 12:00pm starting December 17th 2011.
New to Timberline Ski Area or just want to learn more about Mount Hood Area? Take a guided ski or snowboard tour of Timberline with a US Forest Service Ranger. Explore the trail system and learn more about the ecology and history of Mount Hood. Free to intermediate skiers and riders.
Where: Meet at the U.S. Forest Service Desk inside Timberline Lodge.
When: Saturday’s at 12:00 p.m. starting December, 17, 2011
Cost: Free. Donations are not required but appreciated to ensure programs such as this can be continued in the future. Sno-park pass required for parking at Timberline.