ISSA
2009 World Championship Slalom Skateboarding at Hood River
Lodging and
Travel information
Travel information:
Airport: Portland (Oregon) International Airport -- PDX PDX Airport Map
Hood River is approx 60 miles (1hr) east of the Portland Airport PDX to Hood River Map
The
site of the Friday (July 17) GS race is the Columbia River Scenic
Highway Trail in Mosier (8 miles, 15 minutes from Hood River) Hood River to GS Course in Mosier (Rock Creek and Old Columbia River Hwy)
The site of the Saturday and Sunday slalom races is Oak Street and 5th Ave in Hood River. Hood River Slalom Course
The party on Saturday night is at Big Horse Brewpub 115 State Street in Hood River Big Horse Brewpub
Lodging:
Hood River, OR –
Lodging is tight, this is a popular destination in the summer months.
Comfort Suites, 2625
Cascade Ave, Hood River,
(541)308-1000 Pricey but is offering a discount to slalom skateboarders. Usual
rates run from $219.99 - $229.99 Racers can mention the event and reserve rooms
from $179.99 to $183.99
Sunset Motel, 2300
Cascade Ave., Hood River,
(541)386-8380
Lodging in The Dalles, just 23 miles
east of Hood River on I84.
Super 8, 609 Cherry
Heights, The Dalles, OR
(541) 296-6888
Cousins Country Inn, 2114 W. 6th St., The
Dalles, OR
(541)298-5161
Lodging in Cascade
Locks, just 20 miles west of Hood
River
Best Western, (541)374-8777
Pacific Crest Pub & Hostel, (541)374-9310
On the Washington side of the Columbia River you can make reservations at:
Bingen
School Columbia Gorge Hostel (509)493-3363
Inn of the White Salmon,
1-800-972-5226 or www.inofthewhitesalmon.com
Bonneville Hot
Springs Resort – a bit pricey, but gorgeous. 33
minutes from Hood
River in Bonneville, WA
1-866-459-1678 or www.bonnevilleresort.com
Camping: Bridge RV (tent and RV sites about 5 miles from race) 1-509-493-1111 www.bridgerv.com/
Things to do and See:
The
Hood River area is blessed with world-class kiteboarding, windsurfing,
skiing (yes, in the summer), trout fishing, kayaking, mountain biking,
and other activities. Tourism at Hood River