Road trip to Mt. Hood’s Summer Ski Mecca

You won't want to waste any time making your way to Cannon Beach. We love the snow, but it's hard to deny the appeal of the ocean. There's also some rad surfing here, but come early because it's a popular spot.

Any Goonies fanatics will recognize Cannon Beach and Ecola State Park from the beach scenes at the end of the movie, and almost everyone has glimpsed a picture or two of the famed “Haystack Rock.” If you're not in for surf, this is a great place to post up for a photo op.

By now you're probably looking to quench your thirst with something that isn't water? We highly recommend heading to Pelican Brewing Company. Located right on the beach, Pelican Brewing combines awesome food, great beer, and fantastic views. We may have overstayed our time here...

After our drinks, we felt a need to get to a new beach. We rolled on down to Cape Kiwanda to soak in the breeze and the water on this famously scenic beach. This place is fresher than that new astroturf setup in Kevin's yard.

As we left the coast to head inland for Mt. Hood, we passed through Salem and couldn't resist stopping at another Brewery: McMenamins Thompson Brewery & Public House. They also serve up locally roasted coffee for a different kind of buzz, along with beers and pub grub. We hung out here and chatted up the locals for a bit.

We were eager to get to the mountain, but Wanker's Corner brewery should not be missed. The name truly says it all. Plenty of beer, great appetizers, and you can pick up some ridiculously named swag at the local corner store.

Since most trips up the coast drive around/through Portland, we made a stop to see what all the fuss is about. A bit unconventional, but the International Rose Test Garden blew our mind. Head here to catch a view of the city at any time of day and cure last nights hangover.

While in Portland, we decided to treat ourselves to a stay in the uber-cool Jupiter Hotel. The decor was super funky, and the log cabin-y, Twin Peaks-esque restaurant in the hotel, Doug Fir, felt like consuming Oregon in one bite.

Another must-stop along the way is Ratskeller, a sweet little hole-in-the-wall with more great food and beer. We needed something filling before the shred sesh tomorrow.

Crashing at the Huckleberry Inn was much needed. The sun and the beer had taken their toll. But that didn't stop us from a quick urban down the street.