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The smell of campfire wafting among lofty ponderosas. Footsteps crunching through old snow and bouncing on springy pine needles. Friends clinking tin mugs of Oregon beer, raising a “cheers” to the mountain air. These are the scenes at The Suttle Lodge Winter Beer Festival, which returns for the seventh year Friday, Feb. 20 through Sunday, Feb. 22.

Located just 14 miles west of Sisters, Oregon, this event is a great addition to a weekend of skiing, snowshoeing and other alpine adventures. More than 25 breweries will be in attendance, and there will be food and live music for further entertainment. Kids are free (they’ll love the hot cocoa and hot apple cider), well-behaved dogs are permitted on leash, and there are designated driver ticket options with NA drinks included.

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Historic hotels offer a change of scenery that really works wonders when you grow tired of looking out the same window (especially one covered in rain drops).

Picture brick facades and storied halls, where guests have been able to find fresh air and privacy for decades. Who says you can’t have that, too?

https://www.explorepnw.net/p/check-out-of-the-present-and-check-into-the-past-at-these-historic-hotels

Everyone loves a holiday leftover soup, especially when it's made with local ingredients.

Have leftover holiday ham? Hempler's has the perfect soup recipes These dishes might just become a new tradition in your house.

You know what gets us through atmospheric river weekends? Knowing it won’t be long until the slopes are covered in fresh powder.

If you’re planning ahead for a place to stay and get the most out of the snow, we've got some suggestions for a cold weather vacay.

📸 Sage Lodge

https://www.explorepnw.net/p/headed-for-the-slopes-the-best-days-are-ahead