By Amber Ford, The Mountain Times While the world of Marvel would have us believe that all super heroes wear capes, possess superpowers, and can travel throughout the space/time continuum, Mt. Hood Villages residents and winter sports enthusiasts exploring the slopes of Mt. Hood may think differently. Our resident superheroes may not be able to move buildings, but they tirelessly move snow and make their own Mt. Hood magic. Although winter proved to be nonexistent, those head

By Malika Cox, for The Mountain Times The warmer months are upon us, generously gifting us with bountiful sunshine! It’s that time of year where the daylight sticks around longer and provides an opportunity to soak in all that the mountain has to offer outdoors. One of the most fascinating aspects of living in this community is the historically significant footprints that are sprinkled all around us, silently existing as a subtle reminder of times from long ago. Why not get o

As The Mt. Hood Villages closes the door on 2025 and rings in 2026, many community members are sharing sentiments of excitement for the change and growth a new year can bring. Whether it’s trying to dedicate more time to hiking and outdoor activities or committing more time to family and friends, the new year offers a chance to shed the past and welcome the future with open arms. Unlike many other small towns throughout the country, The Mt. Hood Villages offers an outdoor es

As children awaited the arrival of Santa Claus, Mount Hood ski resorts and hydrologists alike were hoping and waiting for the arrival of the next big winter storm. As of Dec. 15, Timberline Lodge, Meadows, and SkiBowl were all still waiting for enough snow to open, and USDA supervisory hydrologist Matt Warbritton and his team were likewise looking for some lower temperatures and wintery precipitation to hit the Hood, Sandy, and Lower Deschutes region (and other parts of the