Mt. Hood, OR, Backcountry Report: Ice on Mt. Hood Report from Sunday, December 17, 2023 When it is your buddy’s birthday, and he drives up from California for a tour, you go touring, even if the turns are less than silky. Sunday, December 17th, on Mt. Hood, Oregon, was a saga of ice andโฆ shaved ice. Although Timberline Resort had Bruno, the Miracle Mile, and Palmer up and running, […] Conditions Report Nicky Blumm | December 19, 2023 0 Comments
Mt. Hood, OR, Backcountry Report: Early Season Turns on Crater Rock Report from Monday, November 20, 2023 When I saw how snow-covered Mt. Hood looked from a plane this weekend, I knew it was time to get back on the slopes, especially after Sunday’s weather. While Sunday’s storm was not quite as big as we had hoped, there was still some new fluff to enjoy. I left Portland around 6:45 a.m. […] Conditions Report Nicky Blumm | November 21, 2023 0 Comments
First Turns of the Season on Mt. Hood, OR โ Get Pumped for the Season Report from Thursday, October 26, 2023 Itโs here! Itโs here! The first snow of the year touched down on the glorious south side slopes of Mt. Hood this week. Yesterday, I was fortunate enough to spend the morning (and most of the day) in the snow above the famous Timberline Lodge. Letโs start with the drive. From Portland, once I […] Conditions Report Nicky Blumm | October 30, 2023 0 Comments
What’s New at Oregon Ski Areasย for 2023/24 Two New High-Speed Six-Person Chairlifts & Multi-Million Dollar Investments Re-Energizing Local Resortsย Oregon ski areas are heading into this 2023/24 El Niรฑo season following record snowfall and visitation over the past season. The big news is the addition of two new high-speed six-pack chairsโthe Mt. Hood Express at Mt. Hood Meadows and the Skyliner chairlift at Mt. Bachelor. Oregonโs twelve […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 13, 2023 0 Comments
The Palmer Snowfield on Mt. Hood, OR, is All but Gone Summer skiing and riding on the Palmer Snowfield at Timberline Lodgeย on Mt. Hood is a tradition for many. When many resorts are starting to shut down their operations for the season, Timberline is just opening the Palmer lift, which gives guests access to high alpine skiing well into the summer. This gives Timberline the prestigious recognition of having the longest […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 25, 2023 0 Comments
74-Year-Old Skis Every Month for 41 Straight Years As a culture we are always looking at who is the best, who has done it the best, and who might do it better in the future.ย We are always looking at individuals who have accomplished something we all dream we could do as well, regardless of their profession. We are fixated on wins, titles, trophies, and accolades that our heroes […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | September 5, 2023 1 Comment
Timberline Lodge, OR, North America’s Last Remaining Open Ski Resort, Closes Today, August 13th, 2023 All good things must come to an end.ย Timberline Lodge and Ski Area, the only ski resort in North America still operating, has announced that it will shut down its summer operations on Sunday, August 13, 2023. From then on, the resort will be prepping the mountain for winter operations and waiting for more snow to fall. “Timberline’s last day […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 13, 2023 0 Comments
Timberline Bike Park, OR, Report: Gravity Fest Fun with My Little Shredders Report for Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Timberline Lodge is well known for being a summer skiing destination. People from all over the country and the world come to ski on the Palmer snowfield. In fact, just three weeks ago, I was up there skiing on the longest day of the year. Related: Timberline Lodge, OR, Report: Ripping a Volcano on […] Conditions Report Brent Thomas | July 12, 2023 0 Comments