OBC 2023 Hood River Bus Trip
After along Covid hiatus, the OBC is heading back out the Columbia Gorge for a series of brewery tours and visits in beautiful Hood River, Oregon. Are you on the bus? If not, here is your chance to join the fun.
On the Saturday, May 20th, we will be heading out the Columbia Gorge for tours and tastings at three or four breweries: pFriem, Ferment, Double Mountain and Thunder Island on the way home time depending. Our coach will be leaving from the Lloyd Center area bus pickup on the north side of Safeway at 1100 NE Broadway, Portland, OR 97232 off NE Broadway & NE 10th Ave. Departure time 9:30 am.
Unfortunately the cost of literally everything has gone up incredibly the past four years, so the cost for the trip is $50 for OBC members and $70 for non-members. The cost for non-members is higher because the club is subsidizing the price for members. The registration fee is fully refundable up to 72 hours prior to departure; however, there will be no refunds after that time. NO EXCEPTIONS.
The registration fee will cover the cost of transportation, bag lunch, and snacks/water on the bus. However, beer at the brewery stops is NOT covered in the registration fee - everyone is on their own for all drink purchases at the breweries. We will try to negotiate discounts on beer at each location.
Please note that you are allowed to bring beer on the bus (no kegs), but we ask that you please drink in moderation. Please try to bring small coolers, shoulder strap style. The coach will have a bathroom on board.
The bus will depart bright and early from (location will be updated) promptly at 9:30 a.m. We then return to (location) by 7:00 p.m. Times may change as we confirm with breweries. Space is limited.
Some fine print:
You must be signed into your personal account on the OBC website in order to register for the discounted member price. If you are not signed in to your account, you will only see the non-member price. Use the reset password link with your club contact email if you have problems signing in.
Club members may also sign-up a non-member guest during the registration process if they wish. If both members of a Family Membership wish to attend they will need to register from each person's personal account as Family Memberships consist of two separate, but bundled, membership accounts.
Payments will only be accepted online with a credit card. If you are unable to make payment via either of these methods, please contact the club Treasurer to make alternate arrangements.
Please note that some of the brewery stops on this trip are located in older buildings that may not be ADA accessible. In addition, portions of this trip will be spent in various brewing areas at different locations. As a safety precaution, all participants should wear appropriate shoes that have enclosed toes and good traction to prevent slipping.
If you have any questions, please email our bus trip organizer Jeff Orr (jeff@obc.beer)