I hike, mountain climb, backpack, am an avid downhill skier,and am of Native American decent. I have long envisioned a ski area on Mt. Adams with a tram climbing to the upper reaches of the mountain reminiscent of the Klein Matterhorn tram at Zermatt, Switzerland. Being father east than Mt. Hood, or Mt. Bachelor; Mt. Adams would have drier snow than other Cascade ski areas. The ski resort would incorporate the Yakima culture in all aspects of the resort. I agree with the Yakima Nation that it be "the most environmentally sensitive development in the history of resorts." With this in mind those behind bringing a ski area to Mt. Adams have to have every intention of doing exactly this. I wish Dave Riley and all others involved in this proposal godspeed.
