On the snow-packed slopes of Mt. Hood Skibowl, outdoor enthusiasts were welcomed to the spring season by three feet of fresh powder this week.

As the snow billowed outside, coating Mt. Hood Meadows Resort in a fresh layer of powder, skiers and snowboarders filled Vertical Cantina at the mountain’s base with a warm and inclusive atmosphere.

On clear days, you can see snowy Mount Hood, the highest mountain in Oregon (at 11,239 feet), from Portland. Mount Hood is the region's prime skiing area, with numerous powdery downhill and cross ...