Ski Resorts near Portland, Oregon
- Mount Hood is the highest peak in Oregon.Mt. Hood image by Christine from Fotolia.com
Portland, the largest city in Oregon, is located in the Southeastern part of the state. It is a bustling business and cultural center with a moderate climate. Summers are warm and mostly sunny and winters are mild with very little snow. When Portland area skiers want to hit the slopes, they visit nearby Mount Hood.
Mount Hood is located 50 miles southeast of Portland. At more than 11,000 feet, it is the highest peak in Oregon. - The Timberline ski area has both winter and summer activities.Mt Hood Timberline Ski Resort image by 76media from Fotolia.com
The Timberline Ski area has beginner, intermediate and advanced ski areas, and is the only ski area in North America to offer year-round skiing. Summer ski and snowboard camps are available and the resort hosts the oldest ski race in America every June--the Golden Rose Ski Classic.
Timberline
503-272-3311
timberlinelodge.com - Mount Hood Meadows offers discounted lift tickets.extreme skiing image by Maxim Petrichuk from Fotolia.com
Mount Hood Meadows is one of the largest ski resorts in the state. There is no lodging available at the resort but it offers discounted lift tickets to guests staying at nearby hotels. Mount Hood is the site of the annual Mount Hood Film Festival held every year in March.
Mount Hood Meadows
503-337-2222
skihood.com - Ski Bowl offers year-round family fun.Young girl scaling a rock climbing wall image by John Sfondilias from Fotolia.com
Ski Bowl is the closest recreational ski area to Portland and is the location of Mount Hood Adventure Park. The Adventure Park has more than 20 family-friendly activities including an Alpine slide, rock climbing wall, guided horseback rides and mini golf.
Ski Bowl
503-272-3206
skibowl.com - Summit is popular with young skiers.winter games 03 image by DMITRY BOKOV from Fotolia.com
Summit Ski Area, established in 1927, is the oldest ski area in the Pacific Northwest. It is known for being a safe, family oriented and affordable ski destination and operates a Snow Bunny inner tubing and snow play area.
Summit and Snow Bunny
503- 272-0256
summitskiarea.com - Cooper Spur is located in the Mount Hood National Forest.deer image by Anton Chernenko from Fotolia.com
This resort and mountain lodge is located 12 miles from Mount Hood Meadows Ski Resort and offers a variety of accommodations, including cabins, condos, log homes or rooms in the lodge. Activities such as golf, rafting, hiking and cycling are available nearby.
Cooper Spur Mountain Resort
10755 Cooper Spur Road
Mount Hood, OR 97041
541-352-6692
coopoerspur.com