How to take a car-free trip to Mount Hood

Love hanging out at Mount Hood, but hate driving up to the mountain? Do we have some good news for you.
On this week’s episode of Peak Northwest, we talk to Lizzy Acker, trending news reporter for The Oregonian/OregonLive, who recently wrote about the experience of travelling by bus to Oregon’s tallest mountain.
The latest in Acker’s car-free travel series once again features her 3-year-old daughter, Nona, who joined along for snowy walks, skiing and snacking along the way. Taking the bus to Mt. Hood is one thing, but bringing along a toddler is a whole other adventure.
Here are some highlights from this week’s show:

The bus routes that lead from Portland up to Mount Hood.

How difficult was taking public transportation up the mountain?

An afternoon with Nona in Government Camp.

The Summit Ski Area is not only more accessible, but cheaper and less crowded than the other Mount Hood ski resorts.


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