How to Go Skiing in Mt. Hood Skibowl, Oregon

Boasting the largest night skiing facilities in the United States, Mt. Hood SkiBowl offers nine lifts for access to 65 trails covering almost 1,000 acres. Located near Mt. Hood, the tallest peak in Oregon, about 70 miles west of Portland, Mt. Hood SkiBowl has definitely become one of the most popular ski parks in the Pacific Northwest.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer with Internet access
• Credit card to book your ski trip

Book Your Trip to Mt. Hood Skibowl

1. Visit the Mt. Hood SkiBowl Web site, which will give you the resources to book your ski trip, including lift tickets, equipment rentals and overnight accommodations at the rustic yet luxurious local resort (see Resources below). You can also use the Web site to check on snow conditions. The telephone number is 1-800-SKIBOWL for those who prefer to call.
2. Use the 'Central Reservations' link on the Mt. Hood Skibowl Web site to book accommodations at the local resort online. You may also call 1-888-422-4776 to make reservations. Although normal rates tend to be expensive, you will receive special discounts and packages if you book weekday travel.
3. Book bunk-style accommodations at the local Mt. Hood hostel. Rates are cheap by any standards. You can book online through the Skibowl Web site or by calling 1-888 865-4597.
4. Use the Web site of the Oregon Tourism Commission to find alternate lodging accommodations in Mt. Hood (see Resources below).
5. Book your flight travel into Portland International Airport, which is about a two-hour drive from the Mt. Hood SkiBowl.
6. Consider one of the many shuttle services located in the Mt. Hood area, such as the Mt. Hood Fusion Shuttle and the Porch to Powder Shuttle, for getting around to the various resorts and small towns.
7. Rent a car from the airport terminal, which will be the easiest way for you to get to the Hood River recreational areas in the Eastern part of Oregon.

Arrive at Mt. Hood Skibowl

8. Check in with the ski patrol to determine if there are any concerns about safety issues or weather conditions.
9. Enroll the kids in the Mogul Busters program, which offers affordable and thorough instruction for the entire day.
10. Utilize the many lodges spread throughout the resort for storage lockers, restaurants, ski shops and lounges.

Explore Mt. Hood Skibowl

11. Rent a snowmobile or a K2 snowbike to spice up your skiing vacation, or take your snowboard to one of the terrain parks.
12. Investigate one of the many racing classes offered by the resort that are designed for young skiers who want to push the envelope.
13. Test your endurance and skill by skiing down the Skyline Trail, which is three miles long.

Tips & Warnings

• Know that Mt. Hood has a 1,501 foot vertical drop, a top elevation of 5,068 feet and over 300 acres of varied skiable terrain.
• Book online to take advantage of special offers or customize your ski trip.