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Skiing in Oregon has been around a long time. There are now
in the region of 14 ski areas and 400 trails in the state. Those
who ski in Oregon enjoy its beauty and uncrowded slopes. The
largest ski area at Mt. Hood is Mt. Hood Meadows with its 10 lifts
and four high speed quads. Mt. Hood Ski Bowl is reputed to
have the largest area for night skiing in the U.S. with over 30 runs
lit up. Cooper Spur is the area for families and beginners
to enjoy a leisurely pace together. The many ski areas
and resorts are spread down the state from north to south. Further
south in the state, the Hoodoo Ski Area in the Central Cascade mountains
is a popular area and also offers night skiing.
Mount Hood was Oregon’s first ski area. Today, Timberline is
a very popular ski in/ski out resort. The Mt. Hood ski area
comprises Timberline, Cooper Spur, Mt. Hood Meadows and Mt.
Hood Ski Bowl.
Other ski resorts and areas in Oregon include Anthony Lakes, Cooper
Spur, Hoodoo Ski Area, Mt. Ashland, Mt. Bachelor Spout Springs, Summit
Ski Area, Warner Canyon and Willamette Pass.
Helpful Web site: www.skioregon.org
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Mount Hood Meadows
Mt. Hood Meadows includes night skiing and snowcat skiing facilities. It
also has Nordic trails and a tubing hill. www.mthoodmeadows.com and www.skihood.com
| Mount Hood Meadows Mountain Information |
| Lifts |
14 (5 quad, 6 double, 3 surface) |
| Top lift elevation |
7,300 feet |
| Base lodge elevation |
5,366 feet |
| Bottom lift elevation |
4,523 feet |
| Vertical drop |
2,777 feet |
| Acres of terrain |
2,150 acres |
| Runs |
87 |
| Max run length |
3 miles |
| Skier levels |
15% beginner, 50% intermediate, 35% expert |
| Avg annual snowfall |
430 inches |
Mount Hood Timberline
Mt. Hood’s Timberline area also offers night skiing as well
as snow cat skiing, Nordic skiing. www.timberlinelodge.com
| Mt. Hood Timberline Mountain Information |
| Lifts |
8 (4 quad, 1 triple, 1 double,
2 surface) |
| Top lift elevation |
8,540 feet |
| Base lodge elevation |
4,950 feet |
| Vertical drop |
3,590 feet |
| Acres of terrain |
1,000 acres |
| Runs |
31 |
| Max run length |
3 miles |
| Skier levels |
beginner 30%, intermediate 50%, expert 20% |
| Avg annual snowfall |
400 inches |
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