Back to Basics Ep 8: Oregon’s Outdoor Economy Is In Danger: Matthew Drake Reveals What’s Coming

Oregon’s biggest industry is on the brink of collapse — not because of weather or demand, but because trial lawyers found a loophole. Now, outdoor rec businesses are being sued out of existence, and insurance companies are pulling out of the state. House Bill 3140 is a simple fix to stop the bleeding and save our $17 billion outdoor recreation industry. Jeff Helfrich sits down with Mount Hood Meadows CEO Matthew Drake to explain what’s going on — and why we need to act fast.