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. Sadly, the final day eventually came, the resort is now closed for the season.

Timberline Lodge, OR, however, is still open and is hoping to stay open right through summer until September 7th.

Timberline Lodge was the first to confirm they would definitely be reopening. The ski area on Mt. Hood, OR is open daily, with operations from 9 am-3 pm. There are a few rules in place though, so don’t just think you can rock up, buy a ticket, and jump on a lift and today is sold out already. For more details, check out their website.

• Online reservations will be required to visit Timberline.
• Timberline will be using mandatory Check Point stops to ensure you have a reservation and that you understand all protocols.
• Advanced skiers and riders are preferred.
• There will be no terrain parks for the initial opening.
• Backcountry visitors do not need an online reservation but still must use the mandatory Check Point stop.
• Liftlines will observe 6-foot spacing, all must wear goggles/glasses, masks, gloves, visitors must ride chairlifts only with those whom they live with.
• Strict guidelines will be in place for visitors to Timberline including the wearing of facemasks and social distancing.

As anticipated, the daily allotment of Timberline Ski Area reservations were gone very quickly. Due to Covid and a completely new world in ski area operations, the daily allotment is well below our typical carrying capacity. To keep our guests and employees safe, we need to get this right, promoting responsible social distancing protocols while adhering to new processes and making adjustments as conditions change. Believe us when we tell you, we would like nothing more than to see all of our customers enjoying outdoor recreation at Timberline. At this time, that is simply not the right thing to do. If you were not able to secure a reservation today, we understand your frustration, however we thank you for understanding the bigger picture and the reality of what it means to ski and snowboard on Mt. Hood in the current scenario. Please be patient and kind with our staff as we work through the ski area opening. There will be another reservation opportunity tomorrow at 9am. Again, please exercise kindness, understanding, patience and restraint. Thank you. #timberlinelodge #skioregon

– Timberline Lodge Instagram