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COOPER SPUR MOUNTAIN RESORT EXPANSION PLANS: HOW CAN YOU HELP??
The Hood River County Planning Commission is currently taking public input regarding an ordinance which will establish appropriate locations for destination resorts in the county. This ordinance will influence the
future expansion plans for Cooper Spur Mountain Resort (CSMR).
CSMR currently consists of a mountain lodge with condo suites, hotel rooms, log cabins, log homes, restaurant and lounge, tennis court, and hot tub facilities. Only about 3 acres of the 775 acres of private land
has been improved. Additionally, CSMR operates a small ski area with a new double chairlift, three surface lifts and lodge buildings. The current improvements are contained to only 50 acres of trails for
skiing, snowboarding and inner tubing - however the ski area permit would allow for expansion to 1,400 acres.
For the past year, CSMR has been carefully studying different alternatives for developing the private land, as well as the Forest Service Permit Area. While CSMR has not finalized its plans, the options
being studied include overnight housing for destination visitors, vacation homes and expanded outdoor mountain recreation facilities for year-round use.
The location is perfect for an expanded destination resort. The area already has 35 vacation homes adjoining CSMR private land, and all the private land has been logged off by prior owners. The majority of the
ski area permit area was logged off or burned several years ago, and needs thinning. Ski trails will create forage and edge habitat for elk and deer. A good road system already serves CSMR.
Hood River County suffers from high unemployment and a small tax base. Jobs will be created from ongoing operations and the construction of a destination resort which may take over 10 years to complete. Property
tax receipts will help the county fund schools, which is needed desperately.
Unfortunately, there is opposition to the expansion of CSMR. The tactics of the opposition have been to clog or bog down the process, and CSMR expects them to be out in force at an upcoming public hearing.
CSMR is announcing the formation of "Friends of Cooper Spur Mountain Resort," to support sustainable recreation and resort facility development in the Cooper Spur area, in harmony with the natural
environment. FCSMR is dedicated to high quality mountain resort experiences, the development of first class facilities and CSMR, and access for the public to enjoy outdoor recreation on the beautiful
northeast side of Mt. Hood.
CSMR invites the Northwest Ski Club Council and its members to join "Friends of Cooper Spur Mountain Resort" as charter members. A web site: www.friendsofcooperspur.com has been established to communicate the vision, mission, and goals of the organization. You will find ways to become involved in the effort by contacting the website. The first public meeting is on January 22, 2003. Letters to county commissioners, to the Hood River News, and attending a few public meetings will be
necessary to counteract the opposition's plans to kill recreation and resort expansion at Cooper Spur.
If you believe there should be more opportunities for well-planned, environmentally friendly resort facilities, then go to the web site and sign up, or call 503-337-2222, ext. 259 now!
The Hood River County Planning Commission is currently taking public input regarding an ordinance which will establish appropriate locations for destination resorts in the county. This ordinance will influence the
future expansion plans for Cooper Spur Mountain Resort (CSMR).
CSMR currently consists of a mountain lodge with condo suites, hotel rooms, log cabins, log homes, restaurant and lounge, tennis court, and hot tub facilities. Only about 3 acres of the 775 acres of private land
has been improved. Additionally, CSMR operates a small ski area with a new double chairlift, three surface lifts and lodge buildings. The current improvements are contained to only 50 acres of trails for
skiing, snowboarding and inner tubing - however the ski area permit would allow for expansion to 1,400 acres.
For the past year, CSMR has been carefully studying different alternatives for developing the private land, as well as the Forest Service Permit Area. While CSMR has not finalized its plans, the options
being studied include overnight housing for destination visitors, vacation homes and expanded outdoor mountain recreation facilities for year-round use.
The location is perfect for an expanded destination resort. The area already has 35 vacation homes adjoining CSMR private land, and all the private land has been logged off by prior owners. The majority of the
ski area permit area was logged off or burned several years ago, and needs thinning. Ski trails will create forage and edge habitat for elk and deer. A good road system already serves CSMR.
Hood River County suffers from high unemployment and a small tax base. Jobs will be created from ongoing operations and the construction of a destination resort which may take over 10 years to complete. Property
tax receipts will help the county fund schools, which is needed desperately.
Unfortunately, there is opposition to the expansion of CSMR. The tactics of the opposition have been to clog or bog down the process, and CSMR expects them to be out in force at an upcoming public hearing.
CSMR is announcing the formation of "Friends of Cooper Spur Mountain Resort," to support sustainable recreation and resort facility development in the Cooper Spur area, in harmony with the natural
environment. FCSMR is dedicated to high quality mountain resort experiences, the development of first class facilities and CSMR, and access for the public to enjoy outdoor recreation on the beautiful
northeast side of Mt. Hood.
CSMR invites the Northwest Ski Club Council and its members to join "Friends of Cooper Spur Mountain Resort" as charter members. A web site: www.friendsofcooperspur.com has been established to communicate the vision, mission, and goals of the organization. You will find ways to become involved in the effort by contacting the website. The first public meeting is on January 22, 2003. Letters to county commissioners, to the Hood River News, and attending a few public meetings will be
necessary to counteract the opposition's plans to kill recreation and resort expansion at Cooper Spur.
If you believe there should be more opportunities for well-planned, environmentally friendly resort facilities, then go to the web site and sign up, or call 503-337-2222, ext. 259 now!
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