Oregon’s Mt. Hood has North America’s ski season that never ends. Winter melds into spring, which shifts into summer — all with skiing on the slopes of Mt. Hood.
Take Infinite Turns at Timberline Lodge
Timberline Lodge runs the longest ski and snowboard season in North America. The resort runs lifts daily through Labor Day and for weekend fall skiing in September and October when the conditions permit. During spring, operations transition off the lower mountain and up to Magic Mile and Palmer chairlifts. Palmer Chairlift tops out at 8,540 feet on Mt. Hood, far above treeline. Usually by Memorial Day, only those two lifts remain open to access the slopes.
Starting June 1, skiers and snowboarders can usually get access to two chairlifts every day. Snow conditions and weather dictate which chairs operate. On most days, skiers can lap the Magic Mile and Palmer Chairlifts. Terrain park features are usually installed on Magic Mile. As summer progresses, the Palmer Snowfield offers the place the ski and ride with a thin ribbon of snow descending to the parking lots.
Palmer Snowfield is recommended for skiers and riders with upper intermediate or advanced skills. Summer skiing and riding on Palmer usually runs through August. The terrain available for the public in summer is limited due to the number of ski camps that train in lanes groomed onto the slope. At least one lane is reserved for the public. Summer lift tickets cost $60.
Timberline also runs skiing camps during the summer season. The three- to six-day camps target performance, masters, families and freestyle. Most are scheduled mid June through July. Some, such as the family camps, are designed to include kids.
