Family of 9-Year-Old Boy Who Died at Mt. Bachelor, OR, is Suing the Resort The family of a 9-year-old boy who died in a skiing accident in January 2021 is filing a lawsuit against Mt. Bachelor, OR. Brecken Boice, from Tacoma, was near the summit of the mountain when he crashed around 2 pm. Ski patrol responded to the injury and took him to Mt. Bachelors First Aid Clinic, where further lifesaving care was given. […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 4, 2022 3 Comments
Mt. Hood Meadows, OR, Joins the Indy Pass The premier Oregon resort becomes Indy’s largest by skier volume The Indy Pass is proud to announce that Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon is joining its coalition of independent resorts for the 22/23 season. Mt. Hood Meadows is one of the largest independently owned and operated resorts in the US and features 2,150 acres, 11 lifts, 85 named runs, and 430″ […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 26, 2022 1 Comment
[PHOTOS] 2021 v 2022 – Huge Difference in Snowpack at Timberline Lodge, OR Last week Timberline Lodge, OR, announced that it is extending its season into late August due to ‘amazing snow’. And from these pictures, we can see why. Related: Timberline Lodge, OR, Extends Season Through Late August Thanks to Amazing Snow The images shared on the ‘Ski the Northwest‘ Facebook group show the snowpack at the same time of year in both […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 13, 2022 0 Comments
Timberline Lodge, OR, Extends Season Through Late August Thanks to Amazing Snow In a social media post Timberline Lodge, OR, announced on Friday that it is extending its season until late August. Related: Timberline Lodge, OR, Report: 4th of July Weekend Summer Skiing Vibes Timberline Lodge, on 11,250′ Mt. Hood, opened the legendary Palmer chairlift for the season on May 23rd. Most resorts were closed or closing and Timberline was opening a lift! […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 11, 2022 0 Comments
Forest Service Looking for Someone to Operate Oregon Ski Area The Umatilla National Forest is seeking proposals from interested entities to operate and manage the Spout Springs Ski Area, located near Tollgate at milepost 22 along State Highway 204 between Weston and Elgin. Responses received will help Forest staff consider options to ultimately reopen the ski area to the public. Related: FOR SALE: Spout Springs Ski Area, OR Could Be […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 6, 2022 1 Comment
[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
Due to Record-Breaking Demand, Mount Hood Meadows, OR Has Increased Season Pass Prices Next year’s season passes were selling at such a record pace that Mount Hood Meadows, OR, reached its first-tier level pricing adjustment on May 11th well ahead of the traditional May 31 price deadline. As announced in a blog post in April, prices will dynamically increase with the demand. Having reached the first tier level, prices were increased accordingly on […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 24, 2022 1 Comment
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
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