Timberline Lodge and Ski Area, OR, Announces Summer Operations Closing Date of August 21 All good things must come to an end. Timberline Lodge and Ski Area has announced that it will shut down its summer operations on Sunday, August 21, 2022. From then on, the resort will be prepping the mountain for winter operations and waiting for more snow to fall. “Our last day of summer skiing and snowboarding is August 21st. This […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 8, 2022 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Pilot Balances Blackhawk Helicopter on Ridge During Rescue Mission on Mt. Hood, OR Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office deputies launched a search-and-rescue mission after a climber fell several hundred feet near the Old Chute area of Mt. Hood, OR. The climber was transported off the mountain with serious injuries to an area hospital. At around 6:30 am on Saturday, July 2 a 43-year-old man from Happy Valley was climbing Mt. Hood, when he fell […] Climbing CragBrains | July 5, 2022 0 Comments
Timberline Lodge, OR, Opens Legendary Palmer Chairlift for Summer Operations Timberline Lodge ski resort on 11,250′ Mt. Hood, OR, just opened the legendary Palmer chairlift for the season. Related: Timberline Lodge Ski Area, OR, Still Has a 175-inch Base in Late May Most ski resorts are closing and/or closed, and Timberline is just opening a chair. The Palmer Express is the chairlift they ski and snowboard on all summer long […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 23, 2022 0 Comments
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Mt. Hood Meadows, OR One of the most iconic peaks in the Cascade Mountain Range is Mt. Hood, which stands at 11,249 feet and is the tallest peak in Oregon. Nestled around this stratovolcano are four ski areas, including my personal favorite, Mt. Hood Meadows. Mt. Hood Meadows is known for having the most varied and exciting terrain in the Pacific Northwest. It […] Industry News Brent Thomas | April 13, 2022 0 Comments
Mt. Hood Meadows, OR, Reduces Passes Being Sold to Mitigate Traffic This past weekend Mt. Hood Meadows, OR, experienced major traffic and parking jams. Skiers and snowboarders heading to the resort spent hours in traffic, both coming and going. Even after the holiday traffic is beginning to peter out, many ski areas are still experiencing crowds. Like many other areas, Mt. Hood Meadows has experienced an influx of traffic. This past […] Industry News Aunika Skogen | January 13, 2022 4 Comments
Mount Hood, OR Might Not Have Any Snow in 50 Years, Researchers Say Climate change has led numerous predictions to be made about the future of the skiing industry. An alarming study led by researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory reveals that there may not be enough snow to ski on Mount Hood in 50 years and that the Cascades may not have any snowpack by 2070. Dr. Alan Rhoades, a researcher who […] Industry News Breya Bergom | November 15, 2021 4 Comments
Does Obesity in U.S. Cities Correlate with Their Proximity to Ski Resorts? This week, Wallethub.com published its findings on 2021’s Most Overweight and Obese Cities in the U.S. In the report, Wallethub listed the top 100 most populated metro areas in the United States and ranked them based on 19 categories that they determined indicate weight-related problems. Some of these categories include the highest percentage of obese adults, the highest percentage of […] Brains Liam Abbott | March 5, 2021 0 Comments
Timberline Lodge and Ski Area, OR Cancels On-Mountain Reservation System Timberline Lodge and Ski Area in Oregon is no longer requiring skiers and snowboarders to make reservations before going to the mountain. When Timberline opened last Wednesday, a reservations system was put in place where skiers and riders had to reserve lift tickets in advance prior to picking them up. But opening week at the Mt. Hood ski area showed […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 1, 2020 0 Comments
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