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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 biking. 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.

Mountain Statistics

  • Average Annual Snowfall: Approx. 300 inches (25 feet)
  • Average Annual Base: 8-10 feet
  • America’s largest night-ski area
  • Season length: 5 months, weather depending (late November/early December – April)

Trails and Map

  • Skiable Area: 960 Acres including 300 acre outback area.
  • Total Runs: 65
    • Beginner runs: 20%
    • Intermediate runs: 40%
    • Expert runs: 40%
  • Longest Run: 3 Miles (Skyline trail)
  • Terrain Parks: 3
    • Jesse’e Flight Terrain Park
    • Govyville Terrain Park
    • West Rope Tow Terrain Park

Trail Map

Lift Information

SkiBowl Chairlift Information
Lower Bowl Chair Upper Bowl Chair Cascade Chair Multorpor Chair
Chair Number 1 Chair 2 Chair 3 Chair 4 Chair
Lift Type Double Chair Double Chair Double Chair Double Chair
Manufacturer Riblet Riblet Riblet Riblet
Year Installed 1946 1949 1975 2005
Top Elevation 4,350 Feet 5,027 Feet 4,265 Feet 4,400 Feet
Bottom Elevation 3,650 Feet 4,250 Feet 3,840 Feet 3,800 Feet
Vertical Rise 700 Feet 777 Feet 425 Feet 600 Feet
Horizontal Length 3,300 Feet 1,750 Feet 1,396 Feet 2,900 Feet
Slope % and Terrain 21% – Intermediate 43% – Advanced 30% – Intermediate 21% – Intermediate
Average Ride Times 15 Minutes 7 Minutes 4 Minutes 12 Minutes
Access to Terrain Park Yes Yes No Yes

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.
  2. "By the Numbers". www.skibowl.com. Retrieved 2016-11-22.
  3. "Skilifts.org - Mt. Hood Skibowl, Oregon". www.skilifts.org. Retrieved 2016-11-22.
  4. "Mt. Hood Skibowl - Mountain Stats". 2007-12-25. Retrieved 2016-11-22.
  5. "History | Mt Hood Skibowl | Kirk Hanna". www.skibowl.com. Retrieved 2016-11-22.

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