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Skiing the PNW – The Best Months to Ski Oregon and Washington

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Skiing in Oregon and Washington can be incredible – volcanoes and glaciers allow for skiing year-round, moisture-filled snow sticks to steeper faces, 10,000′ to 14,000′ mountains rise up from sea level making for some seriously long descents, and the area receives hundreds of inches of snow annually. So when is the best time to ski in this area of the […]

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Jenah MacGrain | October 3, 2023
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Mt Hood Meadows, OR, Conditions Report: Deep Canyon Powder and Perfect Groomers

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Report for Tuesday, January 10, 2023 The snow report was unimpressive; no new snow overnight and only two inches in the last 24 hours. I knew better, though, because the forecast was for clear skies, and with over 1.5 feet of snow since they opened some upper gates on legendary Heather Canyon, it was bound to be fresh tracks under […]

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Avatar photo Brent Thomas | January 11, 2023
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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 […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | August 8, 2022
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[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 […]

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CragBrains | July 5, 2022
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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 […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | May 23, 2022
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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 […]

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Avatar photo Brent Thomas | April 13, 2022
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Mt. Hood Meadows, OR, Reduces Passes Being Sold to Mitigate Traffic

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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 […]

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Aunika Skogen | January 13, 2022
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Mount Hood, OR Might Not Have Any Snow in 50 Years, Researchers Say

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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 […]

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Avatar photo Breya Bergom | November 15, 2021
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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 […]

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Liam Abbott | March 5, 2021
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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 […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | December 1, 2020
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2019/20 North American Ski Season Officially Ends

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Yesterday, the 2019/20 North American ski season officially came to a close. Timberline, Oregon is known for having the longest ski season in North America. Their traditional winter season typically starts early November and finishes Memorial Day weekend. Their summer season then starts back up early June and continues through Labor Day, and sometimes even longer. This season, Timberline opened […]

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Taylor Stephan | August 31, 2020
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Can We Take a Second to Talk About Zeb Powell’s Dub 10?

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Spencer Cox | August 14, 2020
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Tethered Climbers Rescued After 700-Foot Fall Off Mount Hood, OR

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At 9:42 am on Sunday, July 26, 2020, the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a climbing accident on Mount Hood, OR. Within minutes, dispatch notified Sheriff’s Office Search & Rescue (SAR) Coordinators, and they deployed along with volunteers from American Medical Response’s Reach and Treat (RAT) Team and from Portland Mountain Rescue (PMR). Related: 2 Rescues on Mount Hood, OR in 24-Hours […]

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CragBrains | July 30, 2020
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Gondola Connection Between Timberline Lodge and Summit Ski Area Coming to Mt Hood, OR?

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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 […]

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Taylor Stephan | June 26, 2020
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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 […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | February 21, 2020
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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 […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | February 20, 2020
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Ski Area Salting Practices Aren’t Harming the Environment Yet

If you’ve ever gone spring or summer skiing you’ve probably skied on salted snow. Ski areas often apply salt to their runs and park features in the late season to firm up slush, making it less sticky and hold its form better. But as thousands of pounds of salt are spread on mountains across the country, environmentalists start to take note, […]

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Tanner Blake | December 14, 2018
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New Fault Lines Discovered on Mt. Hood Could Shake Things Up

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New research has uncovered previously unknown fault lines in the vicinity of Mt. Hood capable of producing an earthquake with potential for massive devastation. The fault networks are located to the north of Mt. Hood and extend to the Columbia River, near the Gate Creek and Blue Ridge Fault. They also extend to the south and southwest in the area surrounding […]

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Jon Roubik | October 26, 2018
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Body Found On Mt. Hood, Oregon Yesterday Identified as that of Hiker Missing Since Monday

Around 8:40 am Thursday 12th October, a hiker attempting to summit Mount Hood, Oregon found the body of a deceased man later identified as missing hiker David Yaghmourian. The Arizona State University graduate student from Glendale had been missing since Monday 8th. Yaghmourian’s family has been notified and officials said some family members are at the nearby Timberline Lodge in […]

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CragBrains | October 12, 2018
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Summer Skiing at Timberline – Mt. Hood, OR

Summer skiing on Mt. Hood is a wild and wonderful experience, with the 11,245 ft volcano rising majestically out of the foothills. Glaciers surround the summit of the mountain and dense forest can be seen in every direction. The landscape on the upper mountain is much more like a moonscape- treeless, dusty, and covered in volcanic rock. The skiing takes […]

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Jenah MacGrain | September 8, 2018
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