Ski or Snowboard Timberline Lodge, Oregon

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The only place in the United States where you can ski and ride from early June through Labor Day is Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood in Oregon. Timberline Lodge ski area is the ski and snowboarding area of Timberline Lodge, a National Historic Landmark. It is one of a few ski areas in the United States with most of the skiable terrain below the main lodge. It is located on the south face of Mount Hood, about 60 miles (95 km) east of Portland, accessible via the Mount Hood Scenic Byway. It is scheduled for two weeks closure each September for maintenance. Skiers, snowboarders, and sightseers ride up the Magic Mile chairlift to the Palmer Glacier and its lift, where most of the summer skiing takes place, particularly later in the season. In contrast to winter operations, the lifts are the busiest during the summer ski season Monday through Friday, mostly due to ski and snowboard camps. Besides organized clinics and camps, any intermediate or more advanced member of the public is welcome to ski or snowboard. Summer ski hours are 7 am to 1:30 pm. During summer ski season, there is no novice or beginner terrain; low-intermediate terrain is available along the Mile. After approximately mid-June, it is necessary to walk at least part of the way to reload the Magic Mile, and feasible to ski to within a few hundred feet of the parking lot until mid-August. On warm days, most skiers leave by late morning due to soft and wet snow conditions. Public skiing is available, but rental gear may be limited. The Palmer lift is limited to skiers and snowboarders only (no foot passengers), with intermediate or greater skills. The resort has 7 chairlifts, including 5 high speed detachable quads, one triple and one bunny slope double. Timberline categorizes the terrain as beginner 20%, intermediate 50%, advanced 30%. Vertical feet depends upon the time of the year: 3,620' Winter 2,500' early Summer (April - July) 1,530' late Summer (July - October) Many national racing, freestyle, and snowboard teams train here since you can ski or ride longer then anywhere else in the US.

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