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| '''Mount Hood Skibowl''' is a recreation area on ] located near ], ]. It is the largest night ski area in the ], and the total skiable area encompasses an area of {{convert|960|acres|0}} (about two thirds of this is lit). The resort is the closest ski venue to ], with an elevation of {{convert|3600|ft|0}} at the lodge, rising to just over {{convert|5000|ft|0}} at the summit. The average snowfall at the area is {{convert|300|in|cm|0}}, with an average consolidated base around {{convert|100|in|cm|0}} and 65 marked trails. The area is also popular for summer recreation with ]rs |
'''Mount Hood Skibowl''' is a recreation area on ] located near ], ]. It is the largest night ski area in the ], and the total skiable area encompasses an area of {{convert|960|acres|0}} (about two thirds of this is lit). The resort is the closest ski venue to ], with an elevation of {{convert|3600|ft|0}} at the lodge, rising to just over {{convert|5000|ft|0}} at the summit. The average snowfall at the area is {{convert|300|in|cm|0}}, with an average consolidated base around {{convert|100|in|cm|0}} and 65 marked trails. The area is also popular for summer recreation with ]rs. An adventure park in the area includes ]s, ], and ]. As well as other outdoor activities. Just across the ] is ], the focal point of Mount Hood. | ||
| 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 | |
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 SkiBowl Peak in the Winter | |
| Location | Mount Hood, Clackamas County, Oregon, US |
| Nearest major city | Government Camp immediately north, Portland 60 miles (100 km) west |
| Top elevation | 5,027 feet (1,532 m) |
| Base elevation | 3,500 feet (1,067 m) |
| Skiable area | 960 acres (388 ha) |
| Trails | 65 |
| Longest run | 3.0 miles (4.8 km) |
| Lift system | 4 chairs, 3 rope tow, 1 platter lift, 1 tubing tow |
| Snowfall | yearly snowfall: 25 ft (7.62 m) average pack: 8 ft (2.44 m) |
| Night skiing | Yes, 4 chairlifts |
| Website | Mount 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. An adventure park in the area includes alpine slides, 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
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Skibowl seen from Timberline Lodge ski area as night falls
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View from main lodge as night skiing begins
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East lodge and part of tubing hill
References
- "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 | |
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| Mount Hood Region | |
| Central Oregon | |
| Eastern Oregon | |
| Southern Oregon | |