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| ==== Current Conditions and Forecasts ==== | ==== Current Conditions and Forecasts ==== | ||
| - | * **Fire****Tracking** many locals use the "Watch Duty" app to keep up with cuurent fires that may affect the Gorge. Available for iphone & Android | + | * **Fire****Tracking** many locals use the "Watch Duty" app to keep up with current fires that may affect the Gorge. Available for iphone & Android |
| * **River Flow and Temperature** | * **River Flow and Temperature** | ||
| * [[https://snoflo.org/report/flow/oregon/columbia-river-at-the-dalles/|River Flow From Dalles Dam]] (section from the Dalles down to Cascade Locks) | * [[https://snoflo.org/report/flow/oregon/columbia-river-at-the-dalles/|River Flow From Dalles Dam]] (section from the Dalles down to Cascade Locks) | ||
| - | * [[https://www.watertemp.org/United-States/Oregon/Hood-River-County/Port-of-Hood-River-Marina-Park/|Water Temperature at Hood River]] | + | * [[https://seatemperature.net/lakes/water-temp-in-lake-celilo|Water Temperature at Lake Celilo (river above Dalles Dam) ]] |
| * **Immediate Forecasts from Knowledgeable Locals** | * **Immediate Forecasts from Knowledgeable Locals** | ||
| * [[https://thegorgeismygym.com/forecast/|The Gorge is My Gym]] A good forecasting site for surfskiing the Gorge. | * [[https://thegorgeismygym.com/forecast/|The Gorge is My Gym]] A good forecasting site for surfskiing the Gorge. | ||
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| //The old bridge at Hood River is scheduled to begin replacement with a new bridge in 2025 with completion projected for 2029.// | //The old bridge at Hood River is scheduled to begin replacement with a new bridge in 2025 with completion projected for 2029.// | ||
| - | <font inherit/inherit;;#e74c3c;;inherit>//As of April 1, 2025 the Hood River Bridge toll will be all electronic. Either get a Breezeby account or you will have to pay tolls online or via snail mail in a timely fashion or else be charged late payment fees. For passenger cars **Breezeby charges are typically only 50%** of any other payment method.//</font> | + | <font inherit/inherit;;#e74c3c;;inherit>//As of April 1, 2025 the Hood River Bridge toll will be all electronic. Either get a Breezeby account or you will have to pay tolls online or via snail mail in a timely fashion (14 days) or else be charged late payment fees. For passenger cars **Breezeby charges are typically only 50%** of any other payment method.//</font> |
| * Crossing between Oregon and Washington at Hood River (and downstream at the Cascade Locks bridge) there is a toll. | * Crossing between Oregon and Washington at Hood River (and downstream at the Cascade Locks bridge) there is a toll. | ||
| * **Current Rates (various rates for Motorcycles and Commercial vehicles)** | * **Current Rates (various rates for Motorcycles and Commercial vehicles)** | ||
| * **Hood River Bridge** ([[https://www.portofhoodriver.com/toll-rates|current rates online]] - all vehicle types, trailers, etc.) | * **Hood River Bridge** ([[https://www.portofhoodriver.com/toll-rates|current rates online]] - all vehicle types, trailers, etc.) | ||
| - | * **Passenger Car - 2025 - ** $1.75 BreezeBy, $3.50 otherwise | + | * **Passenger Car - 2026 - ** $1.75 BreezeBy, $3.50 otherwise |
| * **Bridge of the Gods (Cascade Locks) ** ([[https://www.portofcascadelocks.org/bridge-of-the-gods|current rates online]] - all vehicle types, trailers, etc.) | * **Bridge of the Gods (Cascade Locks) ** ([[https://www.portofcascadelocks.org/bridge-of-the-gods|current rates online]] - all vehicle types, trailers, etc.) | ||
| - | * **Passenger Car****- 2025 -** $3.00 pay as you go, $1.25 BreezeBy | + | * **Passenger Car****- 2026 -** $3.00 pay as you go, $1.25 BreezeBy |
| * [[https://csc.portofhoodriver.com/|BreezeBy accounts]] Set up an account and get an electronic sensor at the [[https://portofhoodriver.com/|Port of Hood River office]] just west of the bridge in Hood River (or you can create an account online). There is sometimes a small delay between setting up an account and getting your sensor - so you may save time by setting it up online and either picking up your sensor when you get there or having it mailed to you. | * [[https://csc.portofhoodriver.com/|BreezeBy accounts]] Set up an account and get an electronic sensor at the [[https://portofhoodriver.com/|Port of Hood River office]] just west of the bridge in Hood River (or you can create an account online). There is sometimes a small delay between setting up an account and getting your sensor - so you may save time by setting it up online and either picking up your sensor when you get there or having it mailed to you. | ||
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| * **Epic - **Epic has important parts of its operation based nearby in Washington state. Also Kenny Howell (kenny.howell@epickayaks.com) may bring surfskis up from California for Gorge Champs rentals or demos at other times. Jimi Spoto (see below) is the local Epic dealer and may have Epics to demo/buy. | * **Epic - **Epic has important parts of its operation based nearby in Washington state. Also Kenny Howell (kenny.howell@epickayaks.com) may bring surfskis up from California for Gorge Champs rentals or demos at other times. Jimi Spoto (see below) is the local Epic dealer and may have Epics to demo/buy. | ||
| * **Outrigger Zone - Jimi Spoto** Can advise on boats, equipment, repair options, demos and keep an eye out for used boats for sale. Large OC & surfski sales/distributor for Pacific Northwest, located in Carson, WA. | * **Outrigger Zone - Jimi Spoto** Can advise on boats, equipment, repair options, demos and keep an eye out for used boats for sale. Large OC & surfski sales/distributor for Pacific Northwest, located in Carson, WA. | ||
| - | * [[https://www.outriggerzone.com/dealers/ozonenorthwest/|Ozone Northwest – Waterwalker]] OCs/Surfskis | + | * [[https://www.outriggerzone.com/dealers/ozonenorthwest/|Ozone Northwest]] OCs/Surfskis |
| * **Epic, Kai Wa'a** Surfskis | * **Epic, Kai Wa'a** Surfskis | ||
| * Phone: office: (949) 633 9496 | * Phone: office: (949) 633 9496 | ||
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