December 31, 1982, Wanda marries Gary. 1/1/1983 they honeymoon at Timberline Lodge. 1/2/2023 They celebrate 40 years of wedded bliss again at Timberline lodge.
Drove to Mt. Hood through Madras. Roads were initially slippery with a heavy coating of ice. The ice disappeared at Chemult and the drive was partly sunny and roads mostly clear the rest of the way.
Each time we turned a new corner a new piece of art appeared, a new hand-wrought pine cone or rams head. Fantastic. Timberline is open year around. If you are a summer or winter person you should take it in.
The only bad thing was that the swimming pool and suffered a crack during an earthquake and it was no longer is use. :(
Because we advised it was our 40th anniversary we got lots of treats. We had cookies and wine delivered to our room (Timberline bottling of Cabernet Sauvignon). Dessert in the Cascade dining room was on the house. Stay 2 days, ski free.
About skiing, the first day was a full on snowstorm with powder snow. The Kruzer run was over a mile long and very la-de-da. So fun to ski and ski without stopping. The second day was a little warmer and over cast. The snow was a little more sticky but we stayed close to the Kruzer runs and skied for hours, or 4 hours if you wish.
My friends the Norrises are fabulous for taking food photos. Me...not so much. The food was wonderful, generous portions, beautifully served, delicious. We breakfasted at the buffet (voted best buffet by Pacific Crest Trail Hikers our son Paul advises). We had snacks and n/a drinks for lunch and dinner in the Cascade Restaurant for our anniversary. Other meals were taken at the Ram's Head bar.
All of the staff were so friendly. Some of the staff lived in apartments at Government Camp. There was also housing for them at the lodge.
