Timewinder Tales – From the Glacier to the Gorge: 100 Years of Crag Rat Lore
November 8 @ 2:00 pm
The History Museum of Hood River County is proud to announce its upcoming production of Timewinder Tales – From the Glacier to the Gorge: 100 Years of Crag Rats Lore. Celebrating the centennial legacy of the oldest continuously operating volunteer mountain search-and-rescue team in the United States, this production highlights the foundational values that have anchored the Crag Rats since 1926: family legacy, teamwork, and an ethos of volunteer public service.
The performance features local actor Todd Dierker alongside active Crag Rats members Lisa Rust, Walter Burkhardt, and James Holloway, bridging the gap between dramatic storytelling and first-hand operational memory. The cast will share harrowing search-and-rescue accounts, lighthearted stories, and pivotal organizational milestones, from technological revolutions in gear and communications to the vital inclusion of women in the ranks.
“The Crag Rats represent an extraordinary chapter in Pacific Northwest history—ordinary neighbors doing extraordinary things on the glaciers of Mt. Hood for an entire century,” said Lisa Commander, Executive Director of The History Museum of Hood River County. “We hope to connect audiences with the grit, humor, and community spirit that keep this tradition alive.”
Timewinder Tales (formerly Cemetery Tales) has been an important fundraiser for The History Museum since 2009. We appreciate your support and look forward to sharing the stories of Crag Rats members with our community. Join us before the show for appetizers and drinks from The Ruins bar; doors open at 6pm on Thursday and 1pm on Sunday.
Event Details:
- Dates & Times: Thursday, November 5 at 7pm & Sunday, November 8 at 2pm. Doors open one hour prior to the showtimes.
- Location: The Ruins, 13 Railroad Street, Hood River
- Tickets: $30 for general admission, $25 for museum members, or $10 for ages 18 and under
- Ticket Purchases & Information: Visit www.hoodriverhistorymuseum.org or call 541.386.6772
- Seating is limited. Advance ticket purchase is encouraged.
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ABOUT THE HISTORY MUSEUM OF HOOD RIVER COUNTY
The History Museum is a vibrant center for engaging all people in a better understanding of the community’s heritage that preserves the past, relates it to the present and shapes our future. Led by the non-profit Hood River County Heritage Council, the Museum brings the region’s past and present to life through permanent displays, temporary exhibitions, and programs.
VISITOR INFORMATION:
The History Museum of Hood River County is open Monday-Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm. Admission is $8, or $6 for “honored guests” 65 and over and veterans. Museum admission is free for museum members, children 10 and under and currently serving military personnel and families. The Museum is located at 300 E. Port Marina Drive, Hood River, OR 97031 (yellow MUSEUM building, past the DMV near the marina). For further information, call 541.386.6772, email info@hoodriverhistorymuseum.org or visit www.hoodriverhistorymuseum.org.
