Frequently Asked
Questions
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 1. What
kind of physical shape should I be in?
2. What
are the huts like?
3. What
should I bring?
4. How
do I get there?
5. How
do I sign up?
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1. What
kind of physical shape should I be in?
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The
adventures we have mapped out should not be taken lightly. However, with
preparation most physically active people will have a challenging but enjoyable
trip. Every mountain biker should spend several hours "in the saddle" in the
months leading up to the ride – preferably with some hilly training routes. In
the winter, skiers and snowshoers should be in good physical condition and
prepared to deal with the demands Mother Nature can impose.
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2. What are the huts like?
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 The huts
are 256 square feet and sleep up to 8 people. Each hut has a kitchen counter
area with a propane stove and lamps. A propane heater is supplied in the winter. Each hut is supplied with pots, pans, and
various kitchen utensils needed for the preparation of meals. Sleeping bags and pads make for a
comfortable night in the wilderness (you bring a sleeping bag liner). There is an outhouse at each hut location.
In the summer, huts are stocked with ample food and water. In the winter,
adventurers pack in their own food and water so it's not frozen solid.
If you
have a small group, you may share the hut with another party
(we won’t book more than 6 people in a hut with mixed groups).
During the winter you can rent out the hut for $125/night.
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3. What should I bring?
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 You
supply your means of travel – mountain bike in summer or skis/snowshoes in
winter. If you need equipment, we can provide names of area bike and winter rental shops. Additionally, you will need to carry appropriate clothing and personal
items, along with other necessary items to ensure your journey is a safe one,
i.e., spare bike parts, maps, first aid items, sunscreen,
water while en route, etc.
A
detailed checklist to help ensure your trip is safe and enjoyable will be sent
to you upon booking your reservation.
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4. How do I get there?
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Access to
the City of Hood River, Oregon, the start and end point for our mountain biking
Mt. Hood Loop, is a convenient one-hour drive from Portland and its
international airport. The drive is spectacular and takes you
through the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area - don’t forget to stop at
unforgettable Multnomah Falls! There is a multitude of hotel and dining
options in Portland or Hood River. If you need a bike or other equipment for
purchase or rental there are options in either city.
In the winter,
you can begin and end your journey at any of three Sno-Parks located along
highways 26 and 35 on the southeast side of Mt. Hood (parking permits for the
Sno-Parks run from $3-$15 - full info available from the
Oregon
DMV website). All three Sno-Park locations are about a 60 mile drive from
Portland International Airport. The drive will take you through the mountain
towns of Zig Zag and Government Camp, and a short turn off from the famous
Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood.
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5. How do I sign up?
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 Cascade Huts is accepting reservations.
The target opening each year for Mt. Hood Loop mountain biking trips is Memorial Day weekend,
but this is all dependent on how quickly the snow melts. With the record
snowfall around Mt. Hood in 2008, we are accepting reservations for trips
beginning on June 20. Our last Mt. Hood Loop trip departs on October 10.
Access our online reservation form and we will contact you to confirm
your reservation, or you can call us directly at 971.322.3638.
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Mt.
Hood Loop - $250/person
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4-day, 3-night, 137 mile ride around Mt. Hood
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Maximum 8 riders per group
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Huts supplied with propane stove, lamps, kitchen utensils,
sleeping bags and pads
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Huts are stocked with food, drinks and water
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We provide access to huts and details of the route
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Winter Rentals - $150 for the hut/night
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o Includes hut
stocked with propane stove, lamps, heater and kitchen supplies
o Sleeping
pads and bags
o Access to huts and details of the routes
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Payments will be accepted by check or credit card.
Reservations are refundable (less a $50 processing fee) with 60 days advance
notice. Full payment is due the week before the reservation.
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