In the Columbia River Gorge, just 30 minutes from L&C, the 2007 cross country team completed their annual mountain run. This year's run started from Horse Tail Falls by the river and climbed 4000' to the summit of Larch Mountain. The 7.5 mile run on the rugged trails lead the runners past four water falls (one that the trail goes behind a falls) and forged several streams. It is a run that challenges the runners both physically and mentally.

"I was really please how the team work together to get everyone up the mountain," noted Head Coach Woodard, "It showed promise of good things ahead this season."

Each year the team runs a course as part of their pre-season training camp. In 2006, the team ran the Pacific Crest Trail on Mt. Hood finishing at historic Timberline Lodge ski resort, elevation 6000'. Other years the team conquered Mt. St. Helens (but not into the active volcano crater!!!), Mary's Peak (the highest point in the Oregon Coast Range, and Saddle Mountain (also in the Coast Range.

Click on either of the images to see a photo gallery from the event.