How to Experience Wintertime on Mt. Hood During COVID-19

Mt. Hood Skibowl is the closest ski resort to Portland and has 69 day runs. It's also America's largest night ski area with 36 lit runs and the most lit black diamond runs in Oregon. Contactless ticket purchases may be made at any of their outdoor kiosks on their West side. Don't forget that The Hurricane Racing Ski Shop is open for you to get a fresh wax and tune up before you hit the slopes.

Skibowl has been an iconic place to learn to ski or snowboard for more than 80 years. Under the direction of the former Olympian, Petr Kakes, the Olympic Ski and Snowboard School is ready to get you going on your journey. Online reservations are required ahead of time.

Before planning any trip to Skibowl, please read their Know Before You Go updates.

Mt. Hood Skibowl is doing everything they can to offer a healthy and fun experience at their tubing area. That's why they have developed the world's first automated snow tube UV-C sterilizing system (patent pending) to sterilize tubes between each session. 

For a truly unique and amazing time, check out Cosmic Tubing, where kids and adults can rock out while racing down a hill lit up by more than 600,000 colored LED lights. 

All tubing tickets must be purchased online in advance. Capacity during each session has been reduced to allow for greater social distancing. Please carefully read current guidelines all are required to follow.

Timberline Lodge and Ski Area has the longest ski season in North America with over 1,000 acres of terrain and is the only ski-in, ski-out lodge in Oregon. They are running night operations Fri-Sun into March for more socially distanced ski options and less traffic.

Reservations for ski lessons will be available soon; you'll be able to find information including skills levels, COVID guidelines and everything else you'll need to know here. 

Please prepare for your trip by reading Timberline's operations updates and guidelines. 

Located in Government Camp, Summit Pass, formerly known as Summit Ski Area, has officially become part of Timberline Ski Area. That makes the second oldest continually operating ski area in the United also part of the longest ski season in North America. Just to add one more superlative, the addition of Summit to has made Timberline's 4,540 vertical feet the longest in the US. 

Since 1927 Summit provided family friendly winter recreation options. In addition to being the first ski area established on Mt. Hood, they also offer snow tubing. 

Since they are owned by Timberline Lodge & Ski Area, please refer to Timberline's updated guidelines and regulations before visiting, so you're prepared to have fun!

Summit Ski Area also operates Snow Bunny Sliding Area Sno-Park. There, you may bring personal sledding devices, such as toboggans, sleds and tubes.

A fan favorite way to experience winter fun on Mt. Hood is with Mt. Hood Outfitters in Government Camp (or Govy). Their staff of dedicated outdoor guides can craft a perfect trip that combines adherence to the latest safety guidelines with the most fun you can have outdoors. 

Snowmobiling excursions are one of the most popular offerings, and Mt. Hood Outfitters is the only licensed outfitter for snowmobiles in the Mt. Hood National Forest. 

If you prefer to get around under your own power, check out their various snowshoeing tours. If you've never had the chance to try that before, they offer treks that cover basic snowshoeing techniques for newbies. If you've got some experience, try The Moonlight Snowshoe Tour and Crosstown Tour which are great options for the more experienced snowshoeing enthusiast looking for a unique trip into the great white wilderness. 

Another awesome way to get out and explore is cross-country skiing with one of their guides. You can also rent their equipment if you have experience and want to go it alone. 

All reservations must be completed online in advance. And to ensure a great experience, please read Mt. Hood Outfitters' operating updates and guidelines before heading up to Mt. Hood.