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Mt. Hood Skibowl

Ceremony

Reception

Post-Wedding Brunch

Our Wedding

Growing up on the beaches of Southern California and the mountains of Oregon, no one would have expected Chris and Kate to stumble upon each other in Fresno, California. However, both of them were drawn to the Central Valley for their work. They met by taking a chance on a dating app, and due to their shared passions for the outdoors they were quickly drawn together. They spent as much of their rare free time as they could getting to know each other while camping together across the state in places like Yosemite Valley and Montana de Oro. During this time together, despite many winter camping mishaps including both flooded and windborne tents, they fell in love.&nbsp;This love has persisted through many sleep deprived trips; where Chris will often drive hours while Kate snoozes in the passenger seat post-nightshift, as well as many days apart due to difficult work schedules. Not every day is filled with outdoor adventures though. When Chris and Kate are home they find joy in cooking together, dancing in the kitchen and caring for their dog Monty.&nbsp;In January, Chris decided to make the adventure permeant and proposed while ski touring near Mammoth Mountain in the Eastern Sierras. They are excited to continue their adventure together and can think of no better way to celebrate than with all of you.

Kate & Chris

Our Story

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Cameron and Chris met in college. They quickly became inseparable. They have been through it all together. Chris knows he would not be the person he is today without Cam. Cameron was extremely happy to hear Chris found Kate...a person willing to sacrifice sleep for an adventure. 

Cameron Cox

Kate and Tribecca met at Beaverton High School and attended the University of Oregon together. Many great and terrible decisions have been made together over the past 18 years. However, she knows that Chris is Kate's best decision yet. 

Tribecca Ryan

Alex and Chris were born two weeks apart and lived four houses away from each other. They spent most of their childhood growing together. Alex has always been there for Chris no matter what time of day it is. Alex is Chris's longest friend and is an honorary member of the Lenahan family.

Alex Vlosky

Ally has known Kate the longest of her bridal party, as they first met in daycare at about 8 years old. Ally and Kate share a love of skiing and mountain biking. Kate hopes one day she might be able keep up with her

Ally Aschbacher

Preston and Chris met in the dorms their freshman year of college. Preston is often the one who gets pulled into joining Chris on his wild/long adventures. Even more than the adventures, Preston is someone Chris goes to when looking for advice. 

Preston Duncan

In addition to being medical school classmates, Lavinia and Kate are also co-residents at UCSF-Fresno. Lavinia has the distinct privilege of being Kate and Chris' roommate as well as adventure buddy and dog aunt.  

Lavninia Turian

Marty is one of Chris's childhood friends. During high school they were inseparable. Chris's love for the outdoors stems greatly on Marty and his family inviting him on their family trips. Marty has been very influential to Chris throughout his life.

Marty Purdy

Jess and Kate met in medical school and have shared many adventures across the West Coast. Jess now lives on the East Coast but it's always a celebration when they're able to reconnect. 

Jessica Ribkoff

Michael is Chris' older brother. Since day one he has always been by Chris' side. Michael paved the road  for Chris to be successful in life.  Michael is someone Chris has looked up to since he was young.

Michael Lenahan

Kate and Carlos met through shared love of wilderness medicine during medical school. Carlos has been a support network and adventure buddy throughout medical school and residency. 

Carlos Enciso Lopez

Lexy is Chris's younger sister. She has been there for Chris during many moments in life. They love spending time sipping wine and playing games with the family. Lexy helps keep the family traditions alive...especially during the holidays.

Lexy Lenahan

Matt and Chris met their senior year of High School.  When together they are never sitting still. They have had a special bond that Chris is very grateful for. Matt  is relieved Kate has taken on some of the responsibility of adventure buddy.

Matt Nickel

Wedding Party

When is the RSVP deadline?August 1st Are there any wedding events happening Thursday evening?Yes. There will be welcome drinks at the Ratskellar in Government camp at 7:30. Of note, the wedding party will be coming from rehearsal dinner so we apologize if there is a small delay. What will the weather be like?Fall on Mt. Hood can be unpredictable. The average high is 70 on our date and the average low is 53. There is always the possibility of wind or drizzle in the mountains, so please bring a jacket or sweater. Is the wedding indoors or outdoors?The wedding ceremony will be outdoors while the reception will be held in a covered tent.&nbsp; Are the ceremony and reception locations wheelchair accessible?There is a shuttle bus available for transport to and from the ceremony site. The reception site is wheelchair accessible.&nbsp; What should I wear?Attire is cocktail.It will get chilly at night please bring a jacket or sweater. What kind of shoes should/shouldn't I wear?To access the ceremony site everyone will be walking a short distance (3-5 minutes) on a gravel trail. After the ceremony, if taking the alpine slide, you will walk 10-15 minutes on a dirt path. Please select your footwear accordingly, or plan to bring a change of shoes.&nbsp; Where should I get lodging?Ski Bowl is in the town of Government Camp with plenty of places to stay. Shuttles will travel from 3 locations in Government Camp to the wedding, so we recommend staying in Government Camp. Mt. Hood Village is ~15 minutes away, but will not have shuttles. If planning to stay in Portland, it is a 70-90 minute drive, part of which is on a mountain highway. Where should I park?We recommend parking at your lodging in Government Camp; there will be a shuttle service provided from Government Camp to Skibowl West for the ceremony/reception. Shuttle stops will include the Best Western, Grand Lodges and Collins Lake Resort, walking distance from most locations in Government Camp. If you choose to drive to the venue, you can park in the Skibowl West parking lot.&nbsp; Is it okay to take pictures with our phones and cameras during the wedding?We appreciate you participating in our "unplugged" ceremony. We ask for no cameras or phones during the ceremony. What to do in Government Camp and the surrounding areas?&nbsp;See the "Things To Do" page under Travel for suggested activities in Government Camp and beyond.&nbsp; Can I bring a date?We kindly ask that you confirm with us in advance before bringing guests that we have not directly invited. What if I have a dietary restriction?You will have the opportunity to indicate dietary restrictions in your RSVP. But please let Chris know if there are any specific considerations you would like us to be aware of.&nbsp; Whom should I call with questions?Please reach out to Chris or Kate with any additional questions. Are Kids Allowed?We apologize in advance but we are not allowing kids to our wedding. We are planning on an adult only wedding. Thank you for understanding

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Near Multorpor ChairliftMake yourself at home in one of the 57 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, as well as phones with free local

Best Western Mt. Hood Inn

Collins Lake is a company that manages privately owned condos at the Collins Lake Resort and Grand Lodges. Most include 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and full kitchens. There is a shuttle pickup for the wedding at the entrance to Collins Lake Resort and outside the Grand Lodges. 10% discount code: RLWEDDING2024

Grand Lodges

10% discount code: RLWEDDING2024

Collins Lake Resort

AirBnB options: There are many Airbnbs available throughout Government Camp if you would prefer to do this. Additionally, there are rentals available in the nearby towns of Welches and Sandy (would require you to arrange your own transport to/from the wedding). <a href="www.airbnb.com " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.airbnb.com </a>

Travel

Mt Hood Skibowl East:Skibowl East offers many fun summer activities including Zipline, go karts, bungee, horseback ride, etc.&nbsp; Timberline Lodge:Historic lodge and ski resort. Also provides access to the Timberline Trail and other alpine trails systems. A great place to explore and grab a drink. Hood River:&nbsp;A little under an hour’s drive from Government Camp, this Oregon town is right on the Columbia River and has lots to explore. Activities include hiking trails, Oregon breweries (pFriem, Ferment, Full Sail, Double Mountain), wineries and fruit orchards. Mt View Orchards:This orchard has flowers, amazing pizza, cider, wine, and a stunning view of Mt. Hood. Highly recommend for a lunch or dinner and adventure! Nearby Hikes:&nbsp;- Mirror Lake (4.4 miles, easy-moderate) - Tamanawas Falls (3.4 miles, easy-moderate)- Tom Dick and Harry Mountain (7.7 miles, moderate-hard)&nbsp;- Bald Montain (6.7 miles, moderate-hard)- Paradise Park (10 miles, hard)

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