From ranchers racing toward the flames to families evacuating through smoke, the Grasshopper Fire is changing how Wasco County residents prepare for wildfire — and what they believe it takes to protect their homes and communities.

From 1,800 firefighters to showers, kitchens, medics and mobile bunkhouses, the Grasshopper Fire camp operates like a small city — one built to move overnight.

In grand tradition, Mt. Hood Meadows held its 2023 Pond Skim contest where water from the snow melt is collected at the bottom of the hill and snowboarders and skiers attempt to hydroplane across the pond after a quick run down the hill. There was some success today and some ears filled with water. Check it out here.