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Statement on Racial Justice
Black Lives Matter. I say that with no reservations and no caveats, and I stand with Black, indigenous, and other people of color against structural racism, against mass incarceration, against police violence, against unequal treatment, against outright racism, and against any other sorts of targeted behaviors or systems.
Statement on Racial Justice
I pledge to speak out against racism, and I pledge to be a humble ally who is willing to look at the ways that I benefit personally from racist structures in this society. I will continue to speak up and help wake up others, and I will listen quietly when people of color need me to.
I ask that all of you also reflect on the ways you benefit from racist societal structures. I recommend reading “White Fragility” and “How to be an Anti-Racist”. Don’t have much time? Read “Unpacking the Knapsack of White Privilege”. Watch the movie “13th”. When others confront you about your racism, take a deep breath, listen quietly, and attempt to quell your natural defensiveness. We have been raised in a society founded on slavery and racism. These values (and yes, some people hold them as values) remain entrenched in our society in subtle and not-so subtle ways. I challenge you to learn to see them so that you can learn to undo them. We can’t undo the damage that’s been done, and we don’t have the right to ask for forgiveness, but we can work to create a more equitable world going forward.
The Forecast
| Your favorite beach | Dawn Patrol |
9am- 11:30a |
11:30a- 3pm |
3pm- dusk |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rooster Rock | OPEN! | naked | buns | rejoice! | |
| Steven’s Locks | 5-10 | 10-13 | 17-20 | 17-20 | |
| Swell-Hood River | 16-19 | 16-19 | 12-15 | 17-20 | |
| Doug’s, Lyle, Rowena | 5-10 | 5-10 | 12-15 | 17-20 | |
| Rufus, etc. | LTV | LTV | LTW | LTW | |
| Roosevelt & Arlington | LTV | LTV | LTW | LTW | |
Gorge Wind Forecast
Today’s the lightest wind day of the next half-dozen or so. Make the most of it, or perhaps rest, because you’re going to have all the wind you could desire through at least Tuesday! For Thursday, high pressure across the region keeps the sun blazing, and offshore high pressure at 1028mb keeps the wind blowing. Early gradients: .08 and .03. Early wind: 16-19 from Viento to Hood River. We’ll see morning westerlies at 16-19 from Viento to Hood River, maybe to Mosier, before a midday dip due to heat. Afternoon wind picks back up to gusty 18-22 from Stevenson to Mosier thanks to an approaching front coming from the west. River flow is 259kcfs and temp is 62 degrees.
Strong offshore high pressure combines with an incoming front on Friday for a gusty, windy day. Early wind: 17-20 from Viento to Hood River. Midday: 24-27 from Stevenson to The Dalles. When that weather system starts to influence the central Gorge with its early tendrils of mischief, the wind will drop at Swell. Don’t worry: afternoon westerlies remain in the 27-30 range from Mosier to Arlington with Viento and Stevenson holding in the 24-27 range.
That frontal system swings through overnight Friday and early Saturday. Clouds fill up the far reaches of the western Gorge, but areas east of Hood River stay sunny. That starts us out with 26-29 Dawn Patrol from Bingen to Doug’s with 30-33 possible at Mosier. From late morning on, the wind should rise to 30-35 from Stevenson to Arlington, scattering the windsport floating objects all across the Gorge. Sunday: 26-29. Monday: ditto. Tuesday: ditto. It’s worth noting that there is disagreement amount models after the weekend, but the general picture keeps that ridge of high pressure offshore. That’s what we like!
Jones, Sauvie Island, Coast
Coast (north/central/south – swell forecast provided by NWS. Wind northerly except as noted). Thursday: 25-30/30-35/35+, NW swell 6′ at 8 seconds. Friday: 5-10/15-20/35+, NW 3′ @ 7. Saturday: 15-20/15-20/35+, NW 5′ @ 7. Jones Thursday: 19-22. Friday: 22-25. Saturday: 16-19. Sauvie Island Thursday: 17-20. Friday: 18-22. Saturday: NW 15-18.Open/Closed Launch Site List -All restrooms are closed!
Washington:Skamania County – Phase 2, recreate with 5 or less people outside household
Stevenson East Point, Bob’s Beach, Boat ramp: all open
Home Valley: Open
Swell City: Open
Spring Creek Hatchery: Open
Klickitat County – Phase 2
Wunderbar: high water
Bingen Point: Open
Lyle: you have to cross private property to access
Doug’s Beach: Open
Avery: Open
Maryhill: Open for day use only..
The Wall: Open.
Roosevelt: CLOSED due to windstorm damage..
Oregon: Phase one for Hood River. Phase two for Wasco, Sherman, Gilliam counties.
Rooster Rock: Open
Viento: Open
The Hook: Open
Waterfront Park: Open
Event Site: Open
The Spit: Open
The Marina: Open
Boat ramp: open
Mosier: Only open for residents of 97040
Rowena: Open
Celilo: Open
Rufus: Open
Arlington: Open
Threemile: Open
Mt. Hood Weather Forecast
Mt. Hood Meadows is now allowing uphill travel within the permit area. However, you will need to park outside their parking lots. Timberline is open for lift-serve skiing with exemplary guidelines for protecting guests and staff from the transmission of novel coronavirus. Please read their guidelines and rules here. Well done, T-Line! The Mt. Hood weather forecast will be on vacation unless something interesting happens in the weather up there. Some of you will be tempted to go out backcountry skiing. Please don’t – accidents do happen, and you may put others at risk. Timberline is allowing uphill access outside the permit area on the climbers’ trail ONLY.Hood River Weather Forecast
Mostly clear sky this morning stays sunny all day. Temps will be in the low 60’s early and upper 80’s later. Light to moderate westerlies. No rainbows. Friday starts out clear and will turn partly cloudy and muggy overnight. Temps will be near 60 early and in the upper 80’s in the afternoon. Strong west wind. No rainbows. Saturday looks partly cloudy and then sunny. Temps will be in the low 60’s early and mid 70’s later. Nuking westerlies. No rainbows. Looking for a complete Columbia Gorge forecast? Looking for more humor in your weather? Obscenities? You’re looking for my TATAS: Temira’s Awesome Travel Advisory Service on Facebook.Cycling
Trail update 6/15: In Post Canyon, Uptrack (150) has reopened. Eldorado should reopen sometime next week. Syncline/Coyote Wall: Open. Mt. Hood National Forest: Open for day use. Surveyor’s, Dog River, and Oak Ridge snow-free. Kreps/SDS: open. Sandy Ridge: Open. Nestor Peak: open. Falls Creek: open. Columbia Hills State Park: open. Syncline: open . Skamania County trails outside the scenic area: open. Knebal, Eightmile, Fifteenmile, Bottle Prairie, Surveyors, Dog River: open and cleared. Ape Canyon: Open!
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