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		<title>&#8220;Best In The Gorge&#8221; &#8211; 2012 winners announced</title>
		<link>http://www.martinsgorgetours.com/blog/2013/04/best-in-the-gorge-2011-winners-announced/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 23:06:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Martin&#8217;s Gorge Tours has been voted &#8220;BEST TOUR IN THE GORGE&#8221; by visitors! A hearty thank you to all those that voted on-line and helped to bestow this great honor! Other winners may be found at:  http://www.bestofthegorge.com/results]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Martin&#8217;s Gorge Tours has been voted &#8220;BEST TOUR IN THE GORGE&#8221; by visitors!</strong></p>
<p>A hearty <strong><em>thank you</em></strong> to all those that voted on-line and helped to bestow this great honor!</p>
<p>Other winners may be found at:  <a href="http://www.bestofthegorge.com/results">http://www.bestofthegorge.com/results</a></p>
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		<title>Clip of Tim snowboarding at Mt Hood Meadows</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 19:41:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[My first video post:  Tim on opening weekend (11-19-11)&#8230;we hope to get up again this weekend for more! IMG_0251]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>My first video post:  Tim on opening weekend (11-19-11)&#8230;we hope to get up again this weekend for more!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.martinsgorgetours.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/IMG_0251.mov">IMG_0251</a></p>
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		<title>Willamette Valley Wine Tour</title>
		<link>http://www.martinsgorgetours.com/blog/2011/12/willamette-valley-wine-tour/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 18:57:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Photo from last weekend&#8217;s visit to Elk Cove Winery&#8230;time to celebrate the season!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Photo from last weekend&#8217;s visit to Elk Cove Winery&#8230;time to celebrate the season!</p>
<div id="attachment_247" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.martinsgorgetours.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Elk-Cove-Vineyards-with-the-Bolton-Family.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-247" title="Elk Cove Vineyards with the Bolton Family" src="http://www.martinsgorgetours.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Elk-Cove-Vineyards-with-the-Bolton-Family-300x224.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="224" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Elk Cove Vineyards on 11-25-11</p></div>
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		<title>Winter Shuttles to Mt Hood are available</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 22:09:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>martin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The ski / snowboard season is upon us!  Winter transportation to the mountain is now available at only $69pp round trip, based on availability at time of booking.  Call Martin to reserve at 503-349-1323.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The ski / snowboard season is upon us!  Winter transportation to the mountain is now available at only $69pp round trip, based on availability at time of booking.  Call Martin to reserve at 503-349-1323.</p>
<div id="attachment_241" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 141px"><a href="http://www.martinsgorgetours.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/New-snow-on-Mt-Hood.-11-20-11.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-241" title="New snow on Mt Hood.  11-20-11" src="http://www.martinsgorgetours.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/New-snow-on-Mt-Hood.-11-20-11.jpg" alt="" width="131" height="166" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">New snow on Mt Hood. 11-20-11</p></div>
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		<title>Tour the falls today?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:36:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>martin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Gorge Waterfall Tour this afternoon, Tuesday, 10/25 Tour with Martin- Space is still available for this afternoon&#8217;s Waterfall Tour.  Only $49 including all costs of transportation &#38; guide, bottled water, snacks, and hotel pickup. Please help me to promote this event, and feel free to share this offer with all interested parties. Thank you for your referrals and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:11}"><strong><a href="http://www.martinsgorgetours.com/blog/2011/09/gorge-wine-waterfall-tour-this-monday/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gorge Waterfall Tour this afternoon, Tuesday, 10/25</a></strong></div>
<div>Tour with Martin- Space is still available for this afternoon&#8217;s Waterfall Tour.  Only $49 including all costs of transportation &amp; guide, bottled water, snacks, and hotel pickup. Please help me to promote this event, and feel free to share this offer with all interested parties. Thank you for your referrals and ongoing support. Martin Hecht. 503-349-1323.</div>
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		<title>Mt Hood SnoSports Swap tonight &amp; tomorrow (Saturday)</title>
		<link>http://www.martinsgorgetours.com/blog/2011/10/mt-hood-snosports-swap-tonight-tomorrow-saturday/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 15 Oct 2011 00:13:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14TH, 5PM &#8211; 9PM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15TH, 9AM &#8211; 8PM DROP OFF GEAR: FRIDAY NOON &#8211; 9PM, SATURDAY 9AM &#8211; NOON PICK UP UNSOLD GEAR: SUNDAY 10AM &#8211; 2PM WEST LINN HIGH SCHOOL 5464 West A Street West Linn, Oregon 97068 Map The Mt. Hood SnoSports Swap is the region&#8217;s best winter sports [...]]]></description>
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<h3>FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14TH, 5PM &#8211; 9PM<br />
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15TH, 9AM &#8211; 8PM</h3>
<h3>DROP OFF GEAR: FRIDAY NOON &#8211; 9PM, SATURDAY 9AM &#8211; NOON<br />
PICK UP UNSOLD GEAR: SUNDAY 10AM &#8211; 2PM</h3>
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<h3>WEST LINN HIGH SCHOOL</h3>
<p>5464 West A Street<br />
West Linn, Oregon 97068<br />
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<p>The Mt. Hood SnoSports Swap is the region&#8217;s best winter sports equipment and clothing event featuring thousands of new and used winter sports items being sold by both individuals and area sports stores. Equipment, clothing and accessories for all winter sports are available, including snowboarding and nordic and alpine skiing. We have gear for beginners and experts.</p>
<p>Sporting goods shops from around the northwest will be there to sell thousands of new and demo’d equipment items at steep discounts!</p>
<p>Admission is $3 at the door, kids under 12 get in free, or bring the whole family for just $6.</p>
<p>Come early to beat the crowd!</p>
<p>Cash or credit cards accepted. No checks. ATM on site.</p>
<p>For more info visit:  www.mhsss.com</p>
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		<title>Hiking with Friends on Hamilton Mountain today</title>
		<link>http://www.martinsgorgetours.com/blog/2011/10/hiking-with-friends-on-hamilton-mountain-today/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2011 04:08:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>martin</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-228" title="Hamilton Mountain Hike" src="http://www.martinsgorgetours.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Hamilton-Mountain-Hike.jpg" alt="" width="124" height="166" /><a href="http://www.martinsgorgetours.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/friends-of-The-Gorge.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-229" title="Hardy Falls Hike" src="http://www.martinsgorgetours.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Hardy-Falls-Hike.jpg" alt="" width="124" height="166" /></a><a href="http://www.martinsgorgetours.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/friends-of-The-Gorge.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-232" style="border-style: initial; border-color: initial;" title="friends of The Gorge" src="http://www.martinsgorgetours.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/friends-of-The-Gorge.jpg" alt="" width="221" height="166" /></a></p>
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		<title>Gorge Wine &amp; Waterfall Tour this Monday</title>
		<link>http://www.martinsgorgetours.com/blog/2011/09/gorge-wine-waterfall-tour-this-monday/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2011 18:36:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>martin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tour with Martin- Space is still available for this Monday&#8217;s Gorge Wine &#38; Waterfall Tour.  Only $99 including all costs of transportation &#38; guide, bottled water, snacks, and tasting fees at 3 wineries. Please help me to promote this event, and feel free to share this offer with all interested parties. Thank you for your referrals and ongoing [...]]]></description>
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<div>Space is still available for this Monday&#8217;s Gorge Wine &amp; Waterfall Tour.  Only $99 including all costs of transportation &amp; guide, bottled water, snacks, and tasting fees at 3 wineries.</p>
<p>Please help me to promote this event, and feel free to share this offer with all interested parties.</p>
<p>Thank you for your referrals and ongoing support.<br />
Martin Hecht.<br />
<a href="tel:503-349-1323" target="_blank">503-349-1323</a>.<a href="http://www.martinsgorgetours.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/mail-11.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-224" title="mail (1)" src="http://www.martinsgorgetours.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/mail-11.jpg" alt="" width="221" height="166" /></a></div>
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		<title>15th Show &amp; Shine is Saturday</title>
		<link>http://www.martinsgorgetours.com/blog/2011/09/205/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2011 03:38:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The 15th Annual Show N&#8217; Shine is Saturday, September 3, at the Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Museum. Enjoy over 100 classic cars along with music, concessions, raffles, an automotive swap meet and car bash from noon to 4:00 pm. Admission to this event is free.  990 SE Rock Creek Drive in Stevenson, WA.  509-427-8211 for more information.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The <strong>15th Annual Show N&#8217; Shine</strong> is <a href="http://www.martinsgorgetours.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/car-show.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-206" title="car show" src="http://www.martinsgorgetours.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/car-show.jpg" alt="" width="221" height="166" /></a><strong>Saturday, September 3, at the Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Museum</strong>. Enjoy over 100 classic cars along with music, concessions, raffles, an automotive swap meet and car bash from noon to 4:00 pm. Admission to this event is free.  990 SE Rock Creek Drive in Stevenson, WA.  <br />509-427-8211 for more information.</p>
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		<title>Divas of Soul this Friday at Skamania Lodge &#8211; 7pm</title>
		<link>http://www.martinsgorgetours.com/blog/2011/08/divas-of-soul-this-friday-at-skamania-lodge-7pm/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2011 21:41:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The last show in Skamania Lodge&#8217;s summer concert series is scheduled for this Friday, September 2nd &#8211; welcome back the Divas of Soul: Linda Hornbuckle, LaRhonda Steele and Julianne Johnson.  Tickets are only $12 (GA), $15 (reserved) at the door or $8 / $12 in advance at: www.ticketsoregon.com or call 503-432-9477 .]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;">The last show in Skamania Lodge&#8217;s summer concert series is scheduled for this <strong>Friday, September 2nd</strong> &#8211; welcome back the <strong>Divas of Soul: Linda Hornbuckle, LaRhonda Steele and Julianne Johnson</strong>.  Tickets are only $12 (GA), $15 (reserved) at the door or $8 / $12 in advance at: www.ticketsoregon.com or call 503-432-9477 .<br />
<img class="aligncenter" title="Soul Diva" src="http://www.lindahornbuckle.com/pics/DSC00062.JPG" alt="" width="410" height="307" /></p>
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