Articles by Asit Rathod
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I’m going to Mt. Hood, want to get to the top of the mountain and want a large variety of ski terrain. Which resort should I visit?Good day Mitchell! Thanks for the question. The resort that would most suit you is Mount Hood Meadows. It has everything you are looking for and has the most expert terrain along with the most varied terrain. When it is clear, the upper lift is all… | Mountain, Mt Hood & Columbia Gorge, Snow Sports | Ask Oregon |
Waiting for WinterThe smell of wood burning during the crisp Oregon evenings is always the first sign fall has come. The days slowly get… | Recreation, Snow Sports | Oregon Story |
When does ski season on Mt Hood usually start? -JonSki season on Mount Hood can open as early as Halloween but the Thanksgiving weekend is generally the target date for… | Mountain | Ask Oregon |
Planning a trip to Portland in late March. What is the closest snow ski area that most likely will be open?The closest skiing to Portland is on Mount Hood, approx 1-1:30 east of Portland. Spring skiing is some the best during… | Snow Sports | Ask Oregon |
Can you ski at Mt. Hood in the summer?The summer skiing on Mount Hood rocks! We were just up skiing on Hood yesterday and it was an amazing day. When are you… | Snow Sports | Ask Oregon |
Best snowshoeing in Central Oregon? We need to work off the big ol’ dinner we’re gonna eat at Cowboy Dinner Tree over New Years.There are some amazing trails in Central Oregon Two questions: 1. Where in Central Oregon will you be staying? 2. Over… | Snow Sports | Ask Oregon |
You can help me? I’m interested in Snowboard camps in Oregon.There a few world famous snowboard camps and resorts here in Oregon. Mt. Hood Meadows has some great snowboard camps,… | Mountain | Ask Oregon |
Best snowshoeing in Central Oregon? We need to work off the big ol’ dinner we’re gonna eat at Cowboy Dinner Tree over New Year’s.Hey hey Lady Andrea! There are some amazing trails in Central Oregon Two questions: 1. Where in Central Oregon will you… | Central Oregon, Snow Sports | Ask Oregon |
The Gnome that Climbed Mt. Hood (Part Two)We sent our intrepid blogger Asit out to complete the Oregon 150 Challenge. He took our challenge, and brought Mookie… | Oregon Story | |
The Gnome that Climbed Mt. Hood (Part One)We sent our intrepid blogger Asit out to complete the Oregon 150 Challenge. He took our challenge, and brought Mookie… | Culinary Experiences, Eat & Drink, Restaurants | Oregon Story |
About Author Asit Rathod
Asit Rathod was born in Portland, Oregon and started skiing x-country at the age of five on Oregon's very own Mount Hood.Asit lived and skied between Chamonix, France for five seasons and Las Lenas, Argentina for four summers. He has more than 140 ski descents from the 11,239ft summit of Mount Hood, is an Ambassador for Mount Hood Meadows and contributor to 50 Classic Ski Descents of North America.Asit is a suit and tie by day but big mountain skier at heart.












