Please note: This “Know Before You Go” update is as of Jan.22. Travel restrictions and requirements can change quickly, so be sure and check resort websites prior to travel.
It’s time to head to the snow when winter comes to Portland. With the nearby Mt. Hood ski areas and our proximity to the Cascades, Portland is a perfect hub for those of us who love skiing and snowboarding.
To help with your planning, we have compiled the latest COVID-19 information for driving and flying so you don’t have to. Be sure to check back often, as we’ll be updating these pages as new information comes in.
OnTheSnow.com invites all of our site visitors to choose their favorite ski resorts in a variety of categories each spring. Resorts listed in this guide are the top choices by Portland site visitors.
Easy Day or Weekend Trips
Just over an hour away from Portland lies white-capped Mt. Hood and, if we spend just a couple more hours in the car, we can head to Mt. Bachelor, the largest ski area with the highest elevation in the state. These resorts are perfect for day trips and long weekends.
OntheSnow Visitor Drive-To Picks
COVID Fast Facts – Day/Weekend Trips
When and where do I need to wear a face covering?
Face coverings required virtually everywhere at the resort except when eating or drinking and whenever social distancing is not possible.
Where can I find the most up-to-date information or COVID guidelines?
Destination Resort Fly-To Options
OnTheSnow Visitor Picks: These are the most popular resort choices for those coming from the Portland metro area.
California
Travel restrictions between Oregon and California: Much of California is under a mandatory stay-at-home order. Regional stay--at-home orders go into effect for 3 weeks if that region's ICU availability falls below 15%. Advised to quarantine for 14 days; other areas (San Francisco and LA County) 10 days. There is a mandatory mask order for those over 2 (some exceptions apply). Order prohibits staying overnight at ski areas.
Note: Mammoth Lodging Collection is not accepting reservations for the duration of the advisory.
Colorado
Travel restrictions between Oregon and Colorado: None.
The move to COVID-19 red level in many Colorado counties does not affect ski resort on-mountain operations. Statewide mask mandate for those 11+. Pitkin County (home to Aspen and other ski resorts) visitors must sign a visitor affidavit and take test within 72 hours of arrival or quarantine for 10 days. Counties under color-coded virus risk restrictions through Feb. 6.
Montana
Travel restrictions between Oregon and Montana: None
Utah
Travel restrictions between Oregon and Utah: None. Statewide mandatory mask order for those 2+.
British Columbia, Canada
Travel restrictions between Oregon and British Columbia: Avoid all non-essential travel. International travelers must self quarantine for 14 days and complete ArriveCAN application to enter Canada through Feb. 5.
