| Mt. Hood Meadows has long been renown as a skier's mountain --
offering a massive amount of terrain folded in and out of bowls and valleys
on the sunny side of Mt. Hood. For years, the Meadows has had the reputation
of offering the best pure skiing in Oregon with distinctively original trails
ranging from smooth, slightly graded runs in our beginner's area to screamin'
steeps in Heather Canyon. Although skiers of all abilities will enjoy Mt. Hood
Meadows, the thousands of acres of intermediate terrain make this a great mountain
for you intermediate skiers. Take, for example, the Texas Trails, which offer
miles of uninterrupted ride snow fields, voted by Oregon skiers as the best
intermediate skiing in the state. That's characteristic of the entire Meadows
experience. A measure in extremes, from a ski school widely regarded not only
as the best in the state, but a model for the industry, to snowcat skiing into
Super Bowl -- incredibly advanced skiing that is truly on the edge.
Cross-country skiers will find 15 km of groomed track, plus
a complete line of rental equipment and instruction. The X-C Learning Center
is at the Hood River Meadows parking area and is open daily Wednesday through
Sunday. And the fun doesn't stop when the sun goes down as Mt. Hood Meadows
offers night skiing, with the Northwest's only night-operating, high-speed detachable
quad, the Mt. Hood Express. The Meadows also offers the best apres-ski with
live entertainment throughout each week and dining establishments open until
10 p.m.
Mt. Hood Meadows is a big mountain, with a lot of character,
high-speed technology, night life, friendly employees and the most meticulous
grooming in the state. The closest lodging is in the towns of Government Camp,
10 miles southwest, or Hood River, 36 miles north. From Portland, take Highway
26 east to Government Camp (about 53 miles), continue to Highway 35, then turn
left to go over Barlow Pass. The access road will be on your left. Bus transportation
is available from several metropolitan Portland locations. |
