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Hostel at Mt. Hood?

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Hoodskier203
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I'm doing a college business class and had to choose a company to research, so obviously I chose my favorite ski area. ;)

I'm wondering how likely you would be to stay at a hotel/hostel if Mt. Hood Meadows built one?

Mt. Hood Hostel:
The lowest floor of lodging will be a hostel style lodging product, with chalet rooms offering bunk beds and group rates for a low price. The rooms will be modeled after European hostels, with simple designs, few amenities, and public bathrooms. A communal lounge area will provide couches, a public kitchen, and game room. These rooms will have 3-8 person dorm beds, ranging from $35 - $45 per night. The hostel will target the young millennial customer segment that values affordability, simplicity, and a community experience. This product will also help to capture the customer segment that may not otherwise lodge at Mt. Hood due to high prices.

Obviously this doesn't consider that the forest service and environmental issues would probably never let this happen, but it's something to think about!

Just a simple yeah/no would help me collect some data for my project. Feel free to give some ideas and input too if you want. Thanks!
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Mar 5 2016 6:32PM
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brotherdad
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I say hell yeah OP. Maybe a bit pricey, (average European hostel is about $20-30) but definitely something the area needs.

Maybe a hostel/dispensary combo? "OP's Home for Lost Stoners Who Like to Shred Good"?

give it a thought.
Mar 5 2016 6:41PM
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Hoodskier203
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Thanks dude! Yeah I'll add it to the considerations list!
Mar 5 2016 7:23PM
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Lbird
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This sounds a lot like what Cascade Ski Club is doing, and they are doing well, but it is $15/night after the membership fee, so I would say this would be a success if the price was more around $20.
Mar 6 2016 12:32AM
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dyer
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That would be crazy
Mar 6 2016 12:34AM
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Session
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LbirdThis sounds a lot like what Cascade Ski Club is doing, and they are doing well, but it is $15/night after the membership fee, so I would say this would be a success if the price was more around $20.


I spent a season staying at the Cascade Ski Club. It is a family establishment, and there are rules. But it's hella convenient if you don't feel like driving back to PDX.
Mar 6 2016 12:38AM
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Hoodskier203
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LbirdThis sounds a lot like what Cascade Ski Club is doing, and they are doing well, but it is $15/night after the membership fee, so I would say this would be a success if the price was more around $20.


That sounds like a rad deal. For $15 dollars a night I'm super interested. I couldn't picture Meadows offering a price that low.
Mar 6 2016 2:40AM
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Skates_skis
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To my knowledge Mt hood meadows has been trying to put a hotel in on there land for some time now but with no avail. Would be super dope if they did though.
Mar 6 2016 2:45AM
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eheath
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Camping is free so hostle is gonna have to be baller to compete.
Mar 6 2016 2:48AM
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Julius_Steezer
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eheathCamping is free so hostle is gonna have to be baller to compete.


Well it would have a roof which would probably win me over during winter
Mar 6 2016 4:09AM
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Julius_Steezer
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eheathCamping is free so hostle is gonna have to be baller to compete.


Well it would have a roof which would probably win me over during winter
Mar 6 2016 4:09AM
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fghtoffyrdmns
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Julius_SteezerWell it would have a roof which would probably win me over during winter


hahh this
Mar 6 2016 12:06PM
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imakestickerz
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It would get more use if you built it in govy. And Meadows is planning some big real estate development in the near future. They did a land trade with the forest service and Meadows now owns 200 acres in govy.
Mar 6 2016 1:46PM
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Hoodskier203
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Last I heard the land trade was still in process. Cool beans.
Mar 6 2016 5:31PM
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eheath
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Julius_SteezerWell it would have a roof which would probably win me over during winter


Who goes to hood in the winter? I'm not entirely sure if there is a big market in the winter.
Mar 6 2016 7:50PM
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ALMIGHTYSOSA
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Or just get to know some of the locals... There is so many rad people in govy that I know that are willing to lend a couch, food, and amenities. All free as well.
Mar 6 2016 7:58PM
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ALMIGHTYSOSA
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eheathWho goes to hood in the winter? I'm not entirely sure if there is a big market in the winter.


This, but that's why I love Timberline in the winter... It's a great tight knit community of park riders that know each other in some way.
Mar 6 2016 8:02PM
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Hoodskier203
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eheathWho goes to hood in the winter? I'm not entirely sure if there is a big market in the winter.


While it's not a huge market, there's a good sized community of hardcore snowfolks, and a ton of weekend warriors coming up from Portland during peak season.
Mar 6 2016 8:37PM
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Session
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eheathWho goes to hood in the winter? I'm not entirely sure if there is a big market in the winter.


Portland....Portland goes to Hood in the winter.

And you have to reserve a bunk at Cascade Ski Club. It's pretty much full up every weekend.
Mar 6 2016 8:48PM
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fghtoffyrdmns
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eheathWho goes to hood in the winter? I'm not entirely sure if there is a big market in the winter.


I live here so yah me
Mar 6 2016 10:10PM
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fghtoffyrdmns
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Lieutenant_DanThis, but that's why I love Timberline in the winter... It's a great tight knit community of park riders that know each other in some way.


Yupppp
Mar 6 2016 10:11PM
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eheath
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SessionPortland....Portland goes to Hood in the winter.

And you have to reserve a bunk at Cascade Ski Club. It's pretty much full up every weekend.


I mean Portland isn't that far, which is why I wouldn't figure a hostle would have much demand in the winter?
Mar 6 2016 11:34PM
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Cambrewski
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I for one don't pay a dime and sleep comfortably in the irie ass Oregon woods in the springtime
Mar 6 2016 11:41PM
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Hoodliving
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Julius_SteezerWell it would have a roof which would probably win me over during winter

Get a car.

imakestickerzIt would get more use if you built it in govy. And Meadows is planning some big real estate development in the near future. They did a land trade with the forest service and Meadows now owns 200 acres in govy.
fuck that noise we don't need more people in govy, during peak season its already to the point you cant even get from one side of govy to the other cause of tourists.

Hoodskier203Last I heard the land trade was still in process. Cool beans.
looking at the Clackamas county city/forest service boundaries forest service still owns the land and Clackamas owns govy so I doubt there will be a hotel or 200acres of anything put in.

eheathWho goes to hood in the winter? I'm not entirely sure if there is a big market in the winter.
not a ton but a decent amount. Mostly weekend warriors

eheathI mean Portland isn't that far, which is why I wouldn't figure a hostle would have much demand in the winter?


When the lifts open at 9 and you're 30 miles from meadows and get stuck in a standstill for an hour when you left at 7:30 in the morning, then the dickweeds decide to go to tline instead, now it's 9:30 tline road is closed lots full, meadows lots filling up, skibowls over ran. You ski you go to drive back to Portland at 3pm and you dont get home from that 45min drive till 6:30. Due to the massive bottleneck of cars coming from highway 35/26 from meadows or bend then you add tline road and Skibowl and govy all exiting onto the highway in a 1mile gap. Its been a problem that's only getting worse hence the widening project on hood but the bottle neck will always remain due to how the pass is shaped. So a hostle could be a huge benefit for the flatlanders
Mar 7 2016 6:31AM
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Earl_Globz
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The hostel at hood is the woods
Mar 7 2016 7:52AM
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Earl_Globz
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Its free
Mar 7 2016 7:52AM
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JAHn
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Cascade lodge has a fairly steep membership fee that defeats the purpose of the low prices imo. I know tons of people, myself included, who would be all over a hostel in govy. A lot of people just need a place to sleep in the winter without paying for an expensive cabin and 2 night minimums that need to be booked 4 weeks in advance...i think it's a great idea OP.
Mar 7 2016 11:50AM
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_Jeffrey_
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SimonjksTo my knowledge Mt hood meadows has been trying to put a hotel in on there land for some time now but with no avail. Would be super dope if they did though.


I hope that doesn't happen. More lodging = more crowds
Mar 7 2016 12:04PM
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Session
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JAHnCascade lodge has a fairly steep membership fee that defeats the purpose of the low prices imo. I know tons of people, myself included, who would be all over a hostel in govy. A lot of people just need a place to sleep in the winter without paying for an expensive cabin and 2 night minimums that need to be booked 4 weeks in advance...i think it's a great idea OP.


They are open to non-members, but Members get a better price, and priority.
Mar 7 2016 6:20PM
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JAHn
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SessionThey are open to non-members, but Members get a better price, and priority.


You sure? The website says you have to be a member. You get one trial night as a non member but only if accompanied by a member. Membership is $184/year. Is there some insider info that I am missing?
Mar 7 2016 8:30PM
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Session
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JAHnYou sure? The website says you have to be a member. You get one trial night as a non member but only if accompanied by a member. Membership is $184/year. Is there some insider info that I am missing?


Admittedly, my info is about 6 years out dated.
Mar 8 2016 12:57AM
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JAHn
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SessionAdmittedly, my info is about 6 years out dated.


Bummer! I was hoping you were on to something! Haha
Mar 8 2016 1:57AM
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Session
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JAHnBummer! I was hoping you were on to something! Haha


Sorry man, ended up getting a GF (now wife) who would not stay there.

Reason: There's no sex in the champagne room.
Mar 8 2016 11:26AM
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