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Mission Statement
Dedication to upholding a tradition of supporting affordable and accessible year-round mountain experiences centered around our lodge in the spirit of fun and friendship for families, youths, and all mountain enthusiasts.
Club System
DB Version: 2022.04.00
Code Version: 2022.04.00
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Charlie Sperr
The Duke of Government Camp
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Charlie
Sperr, the ‘Duke of Government Camp’ has given so much to the
Cascade Lodge. We want to thank him and let him know that he is ever
appreciated as a lifetime member and comrade. He has plowed our
parking lot for years as he plows the roads for almost everyone in
Govie. He owns Charlie vision, the only Government Camp cable company,
and Charlie’s Mountain view Restaurant.
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Charlie has given so much to
the Cascade Lodge.
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He owns Charlie’s
Mountain view Restaurant.
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The local and
mountain history surrounding Charlie's Mountain View includes many
locations, with its growth matching Mt. Hoods increasing year-round
popularity. The building was built in the 30's on the site of the
Government Camp Hotel, which burned down in 1933. Originally the
building was a ski shop which later became Darr's Mountain Shop, for
over 25 years. During this time the Mt. Hood Ski Patrol headquarters
was housed inside. A 50's era wooden rescue sled is prominently
displayed above the bar.
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Sperr began in the area with the start-up of the Ratskeller in 1963.
Six years later the Ratskeller West was established in Cannon Beach.
There, Charlie originated Oregon's first "Cook your own"
steak dinners. In 1971 the business was moved to the Inn Between in
Welches area; then back to the top of the pass where Charlie took over
the management and operation of Thunder Head lodge between the years
of 1972 to 1976. The hardwood bar was originally located at Thunder
Head and followed Charlie to The Mountain View. Charlie's Mountain
View was established in it's downtown location serving Apres skiing
enthusiasts, travelers, and local residents. The restaurant offers
classic mountain fare, trademark "Cook your own" steak
nights and a full service bar, featuring a wide range of Microbrews.
Charlie's supports a number of annual events sponsored by local ski
clubs. World Cup and Olympic medal skiers are beautifully depicted in
wood carvings by an internationally known local artist and personally
signed by the skiers. |
Originated Oregon's first "Cook your own"
steak
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Over 40 past
winners of the annual King Winter celebration have their photos
displayed
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The history continues
from the 30's with chair lift seats from the 2nd chair lift built in
North America, and the large wood stove originally from the C. C. C
camp at Summit Meadows. Over 40 past winners of the annual King Winter
celebration have their photos displayed as well as a coveted oil
painting depicting rival NW ski clubs. The plaid bench seats came from
the Skiway Tram which carried skiers and sight seers between
Thunderhead and Timberline Lodge in the early 50's. More recently
people enjoy watching skiers, snow-boarders and mountain climbers on
the upper slopes of Mt. Hood through Charlie's telescopes, and dancing
the night away with live music on peak weekends. Charlie and his
family of lively staff welcome you to join the colorful list of
customers. |
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is also know in Government Camp as the ‘Duke of Govie." Perhaps
this is due to his spectacular singing abilities. Anytime Charlie, if
you would like to have a solo at the lodge just show up and sing us
into a frenzy. "The Duke" has helped us a lot at the lodge.
He keeps us running when things get tough. That’s what we love about
Charlie. He is always there for us. |
He is always there for us.
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