Gondola Connection Between Timberline Lodge and Summit Ski Area Coming to Mt Hood, OR? Back in 2018, J.S.K. and Company, the operators of Timberline Lodge & Ski Area, OR, acquired their neighbor just down the mountain, Summit Ski Area. Through the acquisition, J.S.K and Company gained access to 52 acres of the Summit Ski Area Special Use Permit (SUP), 9 acre Snow Bunny Snow Play Area, as well as base area features such as […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | June 26, 2020 1 Comment
Just 1 Resort Remains OPEN in North America for You to Ski This Week… Warm weather is gradually bringing an end to the North American ski season as snowpack across the country is slowly melting away. Crystal Mountain in Washington managed to stay open for a week, a week shorter than they advertised. Beartooth Basin, WY/MT announced recently that due to snowmelt and rocks showing through they are taking it one day at a time. […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 24, 2020 2 Comments
2 Rescues on Mount Hood, OR in 24-Hours | Woman Struck by Avalanche and Man Lost Overnight in Whiteout Conditions Rescuers were called to two incidents within 24-hours on Mount Hood, OR over the weekend as recent snowfall and warm temperatures increased the avalanche risk. “There is a high avalanche danger on Mt. Hood right now, due to a recent accumulation of 10 inches of snow along with warming temperatures. Officials estimate there were over 200 climbers on Mt. Hood […] Avalanche AvyBrains | May 26, 2020 0 Comments
Mount Hood’s Timberline Lodge & Ski Area in Oregon Considering to Host Race Training This June Timberline Ski Area on Oregon’s magnificent Mount Hood just had a successful reopening of its ski operations under strict social distancing restrictions, signaling that ski race training is still an option for summer 2020. Every summer, Timberline’s Palmer glacier is consistently the place for summer ski training in the United States. From ski camps to gear testing to national projects, […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | May 22, 2020 0 Comments
These Ski Areas Usually Stay Open into June and Beyond | Will They This Year? As lockdown measures across the nation begin to be relaxed our thoughts are turning to the possibility of spring, or potentially summer, skiing and eking out some bonus lift-served turns at ski areas this season. A number of states have specifically mentioned reopening ski areas. Oregon Governor Kate Brown has stated that she will soon be issuing an executive order […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 12, 2020 1 Comment
Oregon Governor Set to Give Ski Areas Green Light to Reopen | Timberline Lodge Could be Open Next Week Oregon Governor Kate Brown said on Tuesday she will be shortly be announcing an executive order allowing ski resorts to reopen. There is no definite timeline just yet, but a spokesman for Timberline Ski Area on Mount Hood says they could be up and running by the end of next week. Related: Summer Skiing at Timberline – Mt. Hood, OR Governor […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 7, 2020 0 Comments
2 Snowboarders Die at Mt. Hood Meadows, OR, in Separate Incidents A California man was found dead last Monday, Feb. 17 at Mt. Hood Meadows ski resort, OR, after another snowboarder was killed in the same area only a day prior, Oregon News reports. The man from California, Tim Bauters, 47, was reported missing by his family after he had failed to show up to work on Saturday. His family said […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 21, 2020 2 Comments
Palmer Chair at Timberline Lodge & Ski Area, OR Breaks Down, is Out for the Season Timberline Lodge and Ski Area on Oregon’s Mt. Hood has been getting awesome snowfall this season — but with good snow can still come bad news. One of the resort’s favorite chairs — Palmer — broke down after the latest storm cycle at the ski area and will be out of commission for the remainder of the winter. Timberline said […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | February 20, 2020 0 Comments
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