Three “Pray For Snow” parties happen Saturday in Hood River County: Mt. Hood Meadows, Oak Street Pub, and Springhouse.
Mt. Hood Meadows will present anxious skiers and snowboarders the opportunity to take some runs Saturday on limited beginner terrain served by the Buttercup lift. The lift operation and a Jib Party in a park created especially for this event will be offered, adding to the already scheduled kick off festivities of a sport shop preview, and a Pray for Snow party featuring the popular cover band Hit Machine from 8-11 p.m.
This week’s storm dropped plenty of moisture and piled up a half a foot of wet and heavy. Crews have already begun harvesting efforts to build a snowy swath under the Buttercup lift. With colder temperatures, the resort is also using it’s snowmaking capabilities to build up the Buttercup snowpack. The resort officially reports a 10 inch base at the 5400 foot level, and 27 inches at 6000 feet.
Buttercup is scheduled to run from 3 to 7 p.m., allowing crews time to haul snow and create the best experience possible on the limited terrain. Snow sliders should expect a run under Buttercup that will be a few snowcat runs wide and should be well aware of early season conditions and the need to stay on the designated run.
Jib sessioning on the five rail set up planned for the rail park will go from 3 to 8:30 p.m. A season pass or the special $10 day ticket is needed to enter the park.
Unlimited season passes, Southside, Midweek and Night passes will be honored on Saturday. Otherwise the cost for a Buttercup lift ticket which includes entry into the rail park is just $10. For those 21 and older that will also provide admission to the Pray for Snow party with Hit Machine.
At Springhouse Cellars, doors open at 5:30 p.m. The screening of the films “After the Sky Falls” and “The Sammy C Project“ starts at 7 p.m., and there will be music by Greenneck Daredevils.
At Oak Street Pub, 10 Barrel Brewing does a tap takeover, featuring Big Daddy Fresh, Pray for Snow, Joe IPA and others, with DJ, prizes, and rail jam truck with snow provided. It all starts at 8 p.m.
Meadows’ all day event includes a preview of ski and snowboard outerwear, apparel and hard goods. Higher Grounds and Alpenstube will be open with a variety of fare, including cocktails and other winter concoctions. The evening is capped off with a live performance by Hit Machine from 8 - 11 p.m. The popular high energy party band plays hits from all eras and the great vibes will help conjure up a great season. In between band breaks Meadows will present fashion shows and raffle off prizes.. Party tickets can be purchased online in advance for $10.
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