Posts Tagged ‘Government Camp’

HCSC is (Finally) Getting a New Skatepark

By admin • Jan 26th, 2010 • Category: News

Nothing beats a brand new skatepark, and the last few years, well, High Cascade did NOT have one. Granted you are probably at High Cascade for snowboarding, which means you’re mediocre at skateboarding, at best, but it’s still fun to have a nice, new bowl to pump around after shredding. The past few years things [...]



The Girls’ Guide to Gov’y

By admin • Aug 10th, 2009 • Category: Features, Random

By Bryanna Woll
The few, the elusive, the unordinary and hard to spot…it’s a girl in Government Camp.  While many have taken to our style of beautiful flowing long locks and overpriced tight pants, it’s probably just a Skeleton Crew night at High Cascade.  So this is your Rosetta stone to all things pink, perfume smelling, [...]



How To Sell Gear in Government Camp

By Nick Lipton • Jul 30th, 2009 • Category: Features, Random

RV? Check. Pros? Check. Allen Iverson? Check. This is how you make some loot.
The classic Government Camp flea market has become a battlefield. To make the sale Gov’y consumers (read: campers) want showmanship, specific gear, and the “hook up.” No one wants your smelly Zumiez hoodie, and if you really want to fill your [...]



High Fives with Todd Richards- Summer Time!

By Nick Lipton • Jun 12th, 2009 • Category: Features, High Fives with Todd Richards

School is out for summer and unless you are a parent or a senior citizen that means it is time to blow off some steam. Fire up the BBQ, rub on the SPF, and puke before sundown. This week Todd shares his newfound passion for windsurfing and a plethora of lovely details about life at [...]



Obligatory Mt. Hood Coverage 2008

By admin • Aug 1st, 2008 • Category: Features, Old stuff

Gov’y Meltdown

Artists rendering by Nick Lipton
Death threats from a changing town filled with mountain folk and Redbull addicted mini-shreds, my god Mt. Hood is changing. This was my first trip to Government Camp this summer, but that is not to say it was my first trip ever. In fact I have experienced, witnessed, and dealt [...]



Summer Carnage

By Nick Lipton • Jul 31st, 2008 • Category: Features, Random

Death threats from a changing town filled with mountain folk and Redbull addicted mini-shreds, my god Mt. Hood is changing. This was my first trip to Government Camp this summer, but that is not to say it was my first trip ever. In fact I have experienced, witnessed, and dealt with some of the stranger [...]



The Yo Beat Straight Across the Middle Skateboard Tour

By admin • Jun 4th, 2002 • Category: Features, Old stuff, Random

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The This Town Ain’t Big Enough for the Three of Us Tour
The three of us.
Several cross-country trips have taught me one thing: No matter whom you go with, they are the most annoying person in the world. But I thought maybe if there were three of us things would be different. So the three of [...]



Obligatory Mt. Hood Coverage: Snowboarding Not Included

By admin • Aug 18th, 1999 • Category: Features, Old stuff, Random

by Gabe Taylor

“HELL IS ONLY A WORD - THE TRAVEL QUEEN IS MUCH WORSE.”
The loud sound my truck makes as it hits the reflectors on the side of the road reminds me that now is not a good time to take a nap. No one has ever been as tired as I am now. I’m [...]