Hood River - The Gorge is my Gym

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Now that the kids are back in school, the nights are cooling off, and the tourists are starting to leave the Gorge, it’s time to think skiing and snowboarding. Meadows passes are now on sale for the you-don’t-need-three-friends price of $499. Included in that price is the new Stadium Express lift (use your imagination and giggle when you realize the only possible abbreviation for that lift), eliminating the need for you to use the cattle crossing to Star (snowboarders, cheer loudly). The new lift gets you over to Star, HRM and Heather (it tops out at the same spot as Heather) without waiting in the MHX line. At this point, we’re looking at a weak La Nina or a neutral year, meaning average (450”) or better (max=830”) snowfall. I’ll do the statistical analysis and get back to you. Buy your season pass now!

If you’re interested in what’s happening with the Condit Dam removal project, check out this website: http://whitesalmontimelapse.wordpress.com/ with all sorts of interesting information, the official timeline, and a couple of cool old photos.

Remember how I said I was going to hide a Henni’s gift certificate up on Lake Branch road for you road bikers. Well, scrap that idea, because Lost Lake and Wahtum Campgrounds are closed due to the fire, as are the 16 (Red Hill/Vista Ridge), 18 (Lolo Pass) and 13 (Lost Lake) roads. The closure information said nothing about Lake Branch Road, but I think it’s safe to assume it’s not rideable right now.

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The wind forecast for the next week looks dismal. The gradient this morning is .06 westerly, and that will be enough to support west wind in the 10-13 range. Models show the wind dying out pretty early. Usually they are wrong when we start off with a west gradient, but given the forecast for heat in Portland, they’re probably right today.

Tomorrow and Thursday bring light east wind possibly hitting the 15-18 range early both mornings. After that, there’s not much hope for wind until next Monday, when long range (and therefore almost completely inaccurate) models predict a gradual cooldown.

In fun activities, the Thirsty Woman alternative ride is tonight instead of yesterday, as the TW was closed due to Labor Day (Temira’s forecast was also closed yesterday due to Labor Day). Tonight is also Tuesday Night Tri. Tomorrow is Post and Pinot, the Kayak Shed’s shop paddle, and sailboat racing.

Have an awesome day today!

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Ever try to get in to see your chiropractor, only to be told you’re waiting a few days? Every been hurt on a Saturday? Hood River Chiropractic, located downtown above Flow Yoga, can help you out. Docs Michelle and Alex (who rips Post Canyon all the time) can get you in, even on a Saturday. These two understand you don’t want to slow down because you’re hurt. They’ll work with you to formulate a recovery plan that allows you to keep doing the things you love (like ride Post). They take insurance, they offer cash discounts, and they’ll make sure you get the treatment you need. Finally, if you need some supplements (no, not EPO or HGH), they’ll do customized nutritional analysis to make sure you’re only getting the supps you really need. To book an appointment, give them a call: 541-406-0849. Two of the lucky people on the email version of this forecast will win free chiropractic appointments this week.

We’re going to have a bit of east wind this morning, with 17-20 at Rooster Rock and Stevenson this morning, but it’s not going to last very long today. It’s also the last CGWA swap meet of the season, so do your shopping fast and get on the water early!

After today, the wind is really going to back off. We’ll see light wind tomorrow morning, building to 10-15 out of the west in the afternoon. If we get really lucky, we’ll see 16-19 late in the afternoon. Then on Tuesday, the wind shuts down to nothing, and we’ll probably see glassy conditions through the end of the week, as high pressure and hot temperatures keep the wind from blowing.

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Access to super cheap gear including Trew, Zeal, Sierra Designs, and many more.

It’s going to be a great week for road biking, with cool overnight temperatures making for great riding early in the day, and the lack of wind making for good riding all day long. To celebrate, Henni’s Bar and Grill in White Salmon will be hiding a gift certificate on one of the Gorge’s classic rides this week, so stay tuned for the details on that.

If you’re looking for something to do this evening, Hennis’ is having a party. Swing by from 5-9, and take a look at what kind of dinner you’ll win if you find that gift certificate.

Finally, today is the Sandy Ridge Super D race, so cross your fingers for our local riders. I think we’ve got racers in every class, so good luck to everyone, and bring home some medals for the Gorge!

Stay cool out there, and have an awesome day!

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