A building at Skibowl West, immediately south of the main lodges at the ski area, was dedicated as Wiwnu Wash Mt. Hood Tribal Heritage Center.

The beginnings of a permanent exhibit was on introduced in the new tribal heritage center at Skibowl West on Saturday.

About a dozen tribal members began the ceremonial journey from the Warm Springs Reservation on Wednesday. They traveled 35 miles by horseback. Dallas Winishut Jr. said he hadn't ridden for more than 20 years, since he was 15 years old, but wasn't feeling too bad upon arrival, though he did not expect to join the dancing at the afternoon powwow.