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Overview

Located in the Mt. Hood National Forest, Mt. Hood Skibowl is the largest night ski area in the United States and the closest ski and snowboard area to Portland, Oregon. With 300 inches of annual snowfall and a vertical drop of 1,500 feet, it’s the perfect playground for skiers and boarders of all levels. With its multiple terrain parks and snowtubing area, the entire family will find something to do.

Where Is Mt. Hood Skibowl Ski Resort Located?

The Mt. Hood Express is a public service that runs from the city of Sandy to Skibowl, Government Camp and Timberline. The Skibowl Shuttle links Skibowl West and Skibowl East. It’s a little over an hour to Skibowl from Portland, which is serviced by most major airlines.

Inside Scoop

Skibowl is perfect for families with its snow tubing, including nighttime cosmic tubing. It’s typically the most affordable ski resort in the area for what it offers. Plus, it’s the easiest to get to from Portland. During the summer, there are plenty of activities for the whole family, including disc golf, zipline adventures, horseback riding, bungee jumping and an Adventure Park.

Restaurants

Mt. Hood Skibowl Resort Restaurants

Breakfast

  • The Cascade Dining Room is where to get a nice, gut-filling breakfast before heading to the mountain. 27500 E Timberline Highway, Government Camp, OR 97028

Lunch

  • Phlox Point Cabin is located inside a cabin built in 1930 as a warming hut. It provides visitors with a place to get warm as well as eat some affordable tacos, beer, wine or hot toddy. 27500 Timberline Highway, Government Camp, OR 97028

Dinner

  • Mt. Hood Brewing Co. offers a wide selection of small-batch ales, pub fare and pizza. 87304 Government Camp Loop, Government Camp, OR 97028

Après/Nightlife

  • The atmosphere at Charlie’s Mountain View is exactly what you would want after a long day on the mountain. It features wood-lined, rustic walls along with your favorite adult beverages. 88462 Government Camp Loop, Government Camp, OR 97028

Plan Your Trip

Best Time for Snow

Average Snowfall

62"
39"
26"
13"
5"
15"
Nov
33"
Dec
44"
Jan
51"
Feb
42"
Mar
19"
Apr
Runs in Total
69
Longest Run
3 mi
Skiable Terrain
960 ac
Night Skiing
317 ac
Snow Making
29 ac

Total Lifts: 10

Double Chairs
4
Surface Lifts
6

Elevation

Base
3600'
Summit
5100'
Vertical Drop
1500'

Important Dates

December 19, 20242024/12/19
Projected Opening
April 13, 20252025/04/13
Projected Closing
136
Projected Days Open
125
Days Open Last Year
87
Years Open
300"
Average Snowfall
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