Joie Smith was a legend on Mount Hood for 60 years. Her story will be told for years into the future. Joie was everything from an Olympic skier to a pilot to a tow company owner and operator. Smith, Joie Reid 85 June 17, 1928 – Mar. 29, 2014 A longtime Mt. Hood resident, Joie … Continue reading Remembering Joie Smith – Mount Hood Legend
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James Harlow’s Mount Hood Climb 1931
James Harlow’s Mount Hood Climb 1931 James Harlow’s journal entry and photos.Saturday and Sunday, September 19-20, 1931James Harlow, Curtis Ijames, Cecil Morris, Everett Darr, Dr. Bowles and Ole Lien. Ole came for awhile at noon, and we made definite plans for the climb up Mt. Hood over this weekend. Then I packed up and went … Continue reading James Harlow’s Mount Hood Climb 1931
The Town of Faubion
In 1907, William and Anna Faubion moved their family to the Mount Hood area from the Lents District of Portland.
Mountain Lights: Illumination Rock Mount Hood History
In the late 19th century, Oregonians became fascinated with the idea of lighting up Mount Hood so brightly that it could be seen from Portland. These early “illuminations” captured the imagination of climbers, civic leaders, and mountain clubs for nearly a century.
Climbing Mt. Hood “Back in the day”
James Harlow’s journal entry and photos.
Saturday and Sunday, September 19-20, 1931
James Harlow, Curtis Ijames, Cecil Morris, Everett Darr, Dr. Bowles and Ole Lien