Name :  Leslie Stockdale  Place of Birth : St Helens, Oregon  How long on the Mountain : 38 years (6 months after we got married) If you were not brought here as a child, what brought you to the Mountain : Definitely as a child, we used the old Ivy Bear as the icon of We’re Almost there, usually heading to Lost Lake for summer vacation  Profession :  Customer Service (DG 4 years) Other professions:   OTSD custodian for 12 years  Maid Service at the Resort for 9 years And Thri

For the first time in several years, the Resort hosted a Halloween event for kids of all ages on Friday, October 31. The doors opened at 6:00 p.m. and while there was a slow start (in part because folks were finishing up attending the long-time mountain tradition, Spooky Alley), things really began in earnest a short time thereafter. Games, vendors, food, beverages, and live music together with an extremely accommodating staff made for a most enjoyable evening. The Mountain T

Head Coach Leah McMahon builds the Mt. Hood Community College women's basketball program around more than skill. Her approach extends beyond the court to emphasize effort, teamwork, and a love for the game. With a roster made up mostly of freshmen, the players grow together as they balance academics with competition and find meaning in the work that strengthens them as a team. The team plays with intensity and pride, built on a foundation of effort, focus and defense. Every p

What’s your passion? At the Hoodland Women’s Club’s monthly meeting Nov. 10 at the Rendezvous Grill, members sat at tables designated for women who love books, nature and hiking, or gardening. Together, they discovered new hiking trails, gardening tips for our mountain growing zone, good reads, and new friends. “Meeting other mountain ladies across all walks of life and in various life stages, feeling welcome and included in our local mountain community, and ongoing opportuni

Get ready for a new restaurant coming soon to the Mountain. Mt. Hood Village Deli and Sweets is set to open in the Mt. Hood Village RV Resort right off Highway 26 in Welches. Mother and daughter owners Alexis McElheran and Kelley Jee are thrilled to be adding another restaurant option for locals.  The long-time Mt. Hood residents are hard at work making repairs and sprucing up the space in advance of their opening. The anticipation is palpable and contagious. “I know people a