Mount Hood: Portland’s Iconic Snow-Capped Landmark

📍 Location: Oregon’s tallest peak (11,250 ft), 90 mins from Portland The Quest for a Clear View "I can see it from my office window—just a tiny speck in the distance," my friend said. Not good enough. If the mountain wouldn’t come to me, I’d go to it—chains recommended, temperatures hovering just above freezing. The drive was a weather roulette: rain, wind, then sudden blizzards. Trillium Lake Disappointment 🏞️ Promised: That iconic XHS shot of mirror-like water reflecting the mountain 🌫️ Reality: A foggy puddle ("Need luck to see Hood today," said local anglers) Dead End Victory 🚗 Off the Beaten Path: Bounced down a potholed "Dead End" road Finally—summit unveiled! (Worth the tire pressure warning light that followed) Serendipitous Detour 🍽️ Martha Lake: Stumbled upon this gem during a random highway exit for food—nature’s consolation prize! #MountHood #OregonAdventures #WinterRoadTrip #PNWViews