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Skibowl is owned by Kirk Hanna. Skibowl is owned by Kirk Hanna.

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45°18′06″N 121°46′24″W / 45.30180°N 121.77321°W / 45.30180; -121.77321

Mount Hood Skibowl
SkiBowl Peak in the WinterSkiBowl Peak in the Winter
LocationMount Hood, Clackamas County, Oregon, US
Nearest major cityGovernment Camp immediately north, Portland 60 miles (100 km) west
Top elevation5,027 feet (1,532 m)
Base elevation3,500 feet (1,067 m)
Skiable area960 acres (388 ha)
Trails65
Longest run3.0 miles (4.8 km)
Lift system4 chairs, 3 rope tow, 1 platter lift, 1 tubing tow
Snowfallyearly snowfall: 25 ft (7.62 m)
average pack: 8 ft (2.44 m)
Night skiingYes, 4 chairlifts
WebsiteMount Hood Skibowl

Mount Hood Skibowl is a recreation area on Mount Hood located near Government Camp, Oregon. It is the largest night ski area in the United States, and the total skiable area encompasses an area of 960 acres (388 ha) (about two thirds of this is lit). The resort is the closest ski venue to Portland, with an elevation of 3,600 feet (1,097 m) at the lodge, rising to just over 5,000 feet (1,524 m) at the summit. The average snowfall at the area is 300 inches (762 cm), with an average consolidated base around 100 inches (254 cm) and 65 marked trails. The area is also popular for summer recreation with mountain bikers and The alpine slide, zip-line, and bungee jumping. As well as other outdoor activities. Just across the highway is Government Camp, the focal point of Mount Hood.

Skibowl is owned by Kirk Hanna.

Gallery

  • Skibowl seen from Timberline Lodge ski area as night falls Skibowl seen from Timberline Lodge ski area as night falls
  • View from main lodge as night skiing begins View from main lodge as night skiing begins
  • East lodge and part of tubing hill East lodge and part of tubing hill

References

  1. "Mountain Stats". Mt. Hood Skibowl. Archived from the original on 2007-12-25. Retrieved 2008-02-02.

External links

Ski areas and resorts in Oregon
Mount Hood Region
Central Oregon
Eastern Oregon
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