Portland, OR - Skiing & Snowboarding

There are several ski resorts within an hour's drive of Portland on the challenging and beautiful slopes of Mount Hood. Portland powderheads will enjoy miles of downhill ski trails, marked cross-country ski trails and several all-terrain areas for snowboarding. You'll find numerous ski and snowboard rental shops in the town of Sandy, which is on the way from Portland to Mount Hood and ski areas also rent equipment. Mount Hood Meadows and Mt. Hood SkiBowl both have cross-country skiing

Timberline Ski Area. The highest ski area on Mount Hood, the Timberline Ski Area offers excellent skiing, cross-country and snowboarding, and has one slope that is open through summer. This is the site of the historic Timberline Lodge, which was built during the Depression by the WPA. Adult lift ticket prices range from $18 for night skiing to $37 for an all-day pass. Information: (503) 272-3311, Snow Report: (503) 222-2211.

Mount Hood Meadows. The largest ski resort on Mount Hood, Mount Hood Meadows features more than 2,000 skiable acres, 2,777 vertical feet, and a wide variety of terrain for skiing, XC and snowboarding. The best cross-country skiing on Mount Hood is at the Nordic center at Mount Hood Meadows, which has groomed trails and at Teacup Lake, which is along Ore. 35 near the turnoff for Mount Hood Meadows. Lift ticket prices range from $18 for night skiing to $41 for a weekend all-day pass. Call (503) 337-2222.

Mt. Hood SkiBowl. The closest ski area to Portland, Mt. Hood SkiBowl offers 1,500 vertical feet of skiing and has more expert slopes than any other ski area on the mountain. SkiBowl is also one of the largest lighted ski areas in the country. Adult lift ticket prices range from $18 for midweek night skiing to $31 for a weekend all-day pass. Call (503) 272-3206.