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Can you pitch a tent at mt hood or any summer place?

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Caseyjay3
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Can you pitch a tent somewhere they are open all year or what is the cheapiest way to live out west for a while?

Feb 28 2011 7:07PM
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THEDICKBUTCHER
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my threads
Mar 2 2011 11:33PM
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ScubaSteve1234
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you have no threads
Mar 3 2011 11:25AM
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jamesdominguez
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Just stay home.
Mar 7 2011 1:42PM
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_SMR
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do the rangers ever go up there and harass people that stay for a while?
May 17 2011 3:36AM
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^BEANS^
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its not that bad. you can charge your stuff at the outlets at timberline lodge after your done skiing for the day. also you can charge your stuff in your car. or if you wana be real legit get a 800 Watt generator for around $130
May 17 2011 6:40AM
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CrunkNugget
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Threads, I plan on bumming at hood next summer, so this is valuable information
May 17 2011 11:05AM
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papermache
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This thread is a goldmine for tips and secrets thankyou much especially skierboy26 and jesus. im planning on moving to hood in the next couple weeks to bum it for the summer. since last post, has forest service cracked down on airstrip at all? also, hows timberline parking lot for car camping currently? much appreciated.
May 9 2012 10:42PM
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stupendous-man
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Airstrip is still fine as far as i know, and the lot usually has a bunch of open space for camping in a truck and whatnot.
May 9 2012 11:02PM
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AT-AT
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I would have worded this thread differently
May 9 2012 11:04PM
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Sklar
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when i saw this thread, i thought of that video
looks like i already posted it #winning
May 9 2012 11:11PM
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jerm
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you can camp. watch out for thieves. ive had friends get their shit stolen while they were away during the day time.
May 10 2012 1:01AM
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j.bird
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end thread/
May 10 2012 1:05AM
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papermache
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getting a job at camp is harder than dub cork 12s but thanks. +k to everyone
May 10 2012 1:28AM
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Errl
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you can do what ever you want on public land, you pay for it.
May 10 2012 11:39AM
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J_MAC
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...  yes pitching a tent is absolutely the best way to go about skiing for the summer.  Anywhere you go for summer shred will be a resort town and as such, rent will be through the roof.  If you are an experienced camper,  than I fully recomend you just pitch a tent off in the woods wherever it is you want to live.  Just watch out for the black bears, theyr like dogs and will do anything for your food.  For the past 2 summers since I was 17,  i hitchhike out to whistler from ottawa so i can shred the glacier over there,  pitch my tent up on blackcomb mountain.  Use the food bank wisely,  and bring a mini propane stove so you can cook shit
May 10 2012 1:41PM
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^BEANS^
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Last summer my friend and I drove from PA to Mt.hood it was one of the best experiences I have had in my life no doubt.  You can camp at Lake Trillium for up to 2 weeks at the same camp site after that you have to move to another site. This is the same area as the airstrip minus all the wreckless parties. 

DO's
Take showers at Mt. Hood RV Park
Bring a power converter the come in so handy http://www.walmart.com/ip/15406269?adid=22222222227009372168&wmlspartner=wlpa&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=&wl3=13999191310&wl4=&wl5=pla
Bring a cooler and mini charcoal for post skiing fun
Hood River Skatepark
Punchbowl falls (cliff jumping)
Portland
Cobra Dogs/Taco Shoppe
Alpine slide @ ski bowl
Bring a tarp to put over your tent in case of rain

DON'Ts
Get caught poaching camps
Get lost in mt. hoods back country your probs going to have to hike out
Buy gas in Govy its way cheaper in sandy
Get pulled over by the cops i got a $400 speeding ticket on mt hood highway
 

hope this helps 
  
May 10 2012 2:51PM
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SnowshoeThompson
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^everything he said. Tarps and power converters are key.
Does anyone know if trillium is open yet?
Ill be up there in a week or so for the last stretch of the spring pass.
If anybody wants to camp together or whatever let me know. Im gonna be alone and it would be nice to have some one to drink with haha..
May 10 2012 3:39PM
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COCKTOMUS_PRIME
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Haha K+ for geologist
May 11 2012 12:01AM
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COCKTOMUS_PRIME
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Dude is that why your name is jesus
May 11 2012 12:04AM
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skier_boy26
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Somebody is a pussy.


Not to mention trillium lake campground is pushing $18/night. Fuck that shit.
May 11 2012 12:25AM
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papermache
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true that shit. my current rent doesn't cost that much
May 11 2012 1:36AM
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chacharlie
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kindly stay the fuck out of Oregon. ok thanks...
May 11 2012 3:08AM
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B.Aussie
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Best feeling.
May 11 2012 7:11AM
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Gstrong
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threads
May 11 2012 2:30PM
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Pizzajeans22
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Yah you could but if you were to do it on mt.hood thats part of timberlines land you would wouldnt be allowed
May 12 2012 2:00PM
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