Photograph of two unidentified boys shoveling snow on an elevated ramp in Government Camp, Oregon.

Photograph showing the Mt. Hood Chalet in Government Camp, Oregon, surrounded by deep snow. Several cars are parked on the road in front of the chalet. Image note: Light leak on negative.

A photograph taken from the ground and looking upward, showing the Mt. Hood aerial tramway, suspended from a tower and series of wires. The Mt. Hood Skiway used two modified city buses to haul visitors from Government Camp to Timberline Lodge (negative 1 of 9).

A Mt. Hood aerial skiway bus, in a garage at a base station building in Government Camp. The bus is suspended from a series of wires. The Mt. Hood Skiway used two modified city buses to haul visitors from Government Camp to Timberline Lodge (negative 7 of 9).

Snow piled high along a road in Government Camp on Mount Hood. Hill’s Place Restaurant can be seen on the left side, and the Mountain View Inn on the right, barely visible through a snow drift. Photographs from this story were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, February 17, 1949 (negative 3 of 14).

Oregon Journal reporter James Caravello, stands next to snow drifts on the road to Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood. He extends his hand upward, showing how the snow reaches far over his height. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, February 17, 1949 (negative 4 of 14).

Photograph showing parked cars lining a snow-covered road in Government Camp, Oregon, near the Battle Axe Inn. Groups of pedestrians are walking along the road.

Photograph of three unidentified people riding a sled down the Battle Axe Inn’s toboggan run in Government Camp, Oregon.

A couple stands outside a snow covered building in Government Camp on Mount Hood. The front of building is visible under a snow drift. Photographs from this story were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, February 17, 1949 (negative 9 of 14).

A Mt. Hood aerial skiway bus, suspended on wires next to a lower base station building. Several automobiles are parked next to the building, and Mount hood can be seen in this distance. The Mt. Hood Skiway used two modified city buses to haul visitors from Government Camp to Timberline Lodge (negative 2 of 9).

A Mt. Hood aerial skiway bus, suspended on wires at the metal tower. Other towers can be seen in the distance, with a logged pathway extending towards a shoulder of Mount Hoot. The top of the mountain is on the left side of the frame. The Mt. Hood Skiway used two modified city buses to haul visitors from Government Camp to Timberline Lodge (negative 4 of 9).

A Mt. Hood aerial skiway bus, suspended on wires over a pathway recently cleared of logs. Wooden spools of wire from Roebling litter the ground, with Mount Hood visible in the distance. The Mt. Hood Skiway used two modified city buses to haul visitors from Government Camp to Timberline Lodge (negative 5 of 9).

A Mt. Hood aerial skiway bus, suspended on wires next to a lower base station building. “Skiway to Timberline Lodge” is painted across the side of the bus. A metal tower structure can be seen at the right side of the frame. The Mt. Hood Skiway used two modified city buses to haul visitors from Government Camp to Timberline Lodge (negative 9 of 9).

Aerial photograph showing the Mount Hood Loop Highway and the Government Camp area southeast of Mount Hood. The landscape is mostly snow-covered. Government Camp is at center. At lower right is part of the wing of the plane from which the photograph was taken. A cropped version of this photograph was one of 10 that were published on the front page of the Oregon Journal Sunday magazine on June 5, 1932. The photographs accompanied a story, headlined “Looping the Loop by Air,” that recounted an airplane trip following the route of the Mount Hood Loop Highway and described the views from the air. The photographs had the following caption: “Glimpses of familiar scenery snapped by Roy Norr, Journal staff photographer, in ‘doing’ the Mont [sic] Hood Loop the air way.” This photograph had the following additional information: “Government Camp in a white landscape.” See image Nos. 371N5679, 371N5698, 371N5704, 371N5716, 371N5717, and 371N5721, which were published on the same page as this photograph. Also see image Nos. 371N5699, 371N5700, 371N5701, and 371N5702, which were taken during the same trip.

Photograph showing a row of cars parked outside the Battle Axe Inn in Government Camp, Oregon. The inn is surrounded by deep snow, and the inn’s roof and some of the cars are snow-covered. A cropped version of this photograph was one of two that were published on the front page of the Oregon Journal on December 31, 1934, under the headline “Mount Hood Snow too Plentiful for Skiing.” The photograph had the following caption: “Too much, not to little, snow forced postponement of Sunday’s scheduled Mount Hood ski tournament until New Years [sic] day.” This photograph had the following additional caption information: “Cars buried in snow in front of Battle Ax [sic] Inn.” The photographs accompanied a story, headlined “Predict Good Ski Weather For New Year,” which reported that about three feet of snow had fallen since the previous Friday. Image note: A mark that may be the number 1 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image.

Photograph showing parked cars lining both sides of the snow-covered road through Government Camp, Oregon. In the background at left is the Battle Axe Inn.

Photograph showing cars parked along the road through Government Camp, Oregon, on a winter day. At right is Hill’s Place; at left center is the Battle Axe Inn recreation building. The road, buildings, and surrounding areas are covered with snow. Image note: Light leaks on negative.

Photograph of three unidentified people riding a sled down an elevated track, probably the toboggan run at the Battle Axe Inn in Government Camp, Oregon. The ground and trees on either side of the run are covered in snow.

Photograph of people outdoors in the snow at Government Camp, Oregon. A building is visible in the background.

Portrait of Marie Dawson, queen of the 1933 Winter Sports Carnival, on January 22, 1930, possibly at Government Camp on Mount Hood. Also see image Nos. 374N0495 and 374N0496. Image note: Light leaks on negative.

A skier heads downhill during a race at Mt. Hood Ski Bowl. Other skiers and small buildings can be seen further down the slope. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Monday, February 4, 1946 (negative 11 of 15).

Group portrait of fourteen people by a tent and covered wagon at Government Camp. Horses and a dog are also present. A mountain is visible in the background, likely Mt. Hood.

Large snow drifts along a road in Government Camp on Mount Hood. A car can be seen just at the other side of a large drift. Photographs from this story were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, February 17, 1949 (negative 2 of 14).

A man uses a snow shovel to dig out a building in Government Camp on Mount Hood. The entire building is surrounded by snow, with a sign above a doorway that reads “Mt. Hood Ski Patrol, First Aid Room.” Photographs from this story were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, February 17, 1949 (negative 7 of 14).

A photograph of Mount Hood taken from Government Camp, Oregon. A clearing is visible in the foreground with trees and structures in the distance.

Photograph of a crowd gathered around a band performing outdoors on a winter day, possibly in Government Camp, Oregon.

Photograph of three unidentified people riding a sled down the Battle Axe Inn’s toboggan run in Government Camp, Oregon.

Photograph, taken from behind, of three unidentified skiers in the snow in Government Camp, Oregon. The Battle Axe Inn is partially visible in the background. The number 2 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image.