This review is just for late Spring and Summer skiing. I thought ski season was pretty much over but discovered that Timberline Lodge is open most of the Summer. it looked like a great option, but I am a currently mid-level skier and most of the best terrain, which gains lift access (Palmer) only in late Spring and Summer, is all rated black diamond. I just went (first week of June) and had a great time. From my experience, and feedback I got from locals, the Palmer accessed terrain is fairly manageable. It's a bit steep, but wide and groomed. The runs just go on for a while, all of 2,600 vertical feet back to base. The snow quality was pretty good, especially up top, but it did turn to slush around 12 PM, and the lower runs, which are supposed to be easier, got especially sticky and bumpy. All that said, I had a ton of great runs and lines were minimal, even though only 2 lifts are open and hundreds of skiers were on the slopes. My advice overall, go early to catch the best quality snow. Definitely go late season if you can handle intermediate slopes and still want a great spot to ski. And enjoy the drive up.
