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Mount Hood, OR, Backcountry Report: Fresh Summer Snow

Report from June 20, 2024 June is synonymous with summer, but in the Pacific Northwest, we get fresh snow. This week, Timberline Lodge reported more than seven inches of snow. There was even more fresh above the resort, including at least a foot in the bowl. It’s hard to ignore fresh snow anytime, but this late in the season, it […]

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Nicky Blumm | June 21, 2024
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The Palmer Snowfield on Mt. Hood, OR, is All but Gone

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Summer skiing and riding on the Palmer Snowfield at Timberline Lodge 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 […]

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Avatar photo Brent Thomas | September 25, 2023
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Is Summer Skiing on Mt. Hood, OR Over for Good? | 80-Year Photo Tour:

Timberline Lodge ski resort’s Palmer Snowfield on Mt. Hood, OR has nearly completely melted this summer forcing the ski resort to close over a month early on August 2nd, 2015. This is not good. But, […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | September 24, 2015
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Timberline Lodge/Mt. Hood, OR to CLOSE Early for 1st Time in 10 Yrs.

The Palmer Snowfield, where summer skiing/riding happens, looking small as of today.

Legendary Timberline Lodge ski resort on Mt. Hood, OR will be closing early this season on August 2nd for the first time in decade. Timberline almost always stays open until the end of September (Labor Day) and has the longest season in North America by far. The last time Timberline closed early was on August 18th, 2005. Timberline averages over 400″ of snowfall per winter but this year they only got 297″. That lack of snow is what has lead to the early closure this year.

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | July 31, 2015
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