Mount Hood Ski Bowl
Government Camp, OR 97028-0069
Phone: (503) 222-2695
- Hours:
- Fri-Sun 11am-6pm
Editorial Review for Mount Hood Ski Bowl – by Curtis Waterbury
The Scene
The vertical drop may not be as intense as some resorts, but Mount Hood Ski Bowl makes up for it by cutting a wide swath across the mountainside, offering a multitude of runs. The season generally lasts from mid-November to mid-April, and the slopes are less than an hour from Portland. Snowboarders will be pumped about the snowboard park, which includes a half-pipe, rail slides and jumps--no skiers allowed.
The Slopes
Skiers and boarders can get on the mountain from two locations: Ski Bowl East or West. Once on the mountain, skiers can enjoy 65 day runs and 34 night runs, with the longest run, Skyline Trail, measuring three miles in length. The terrain is diverse, and the outback--300 acres of it--has some of the most challenging runs around. Tom Dick Peak is a destination for many exploring the outback.
Vital Stats
Vertical drop: 1,500 feet
Top elevation: 5,066 feet
Lifts: 4 double chairs and 5 tows
Skiable acres: 960 (with an additional 300 in the outback)
Snowboarding: Full facilities
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Insider Tips
When to GoThere is no off-season at Ski Bowl. The mountain's action park offers activities such as mountain biking, hiking, Frisbee golf, bungee jumping and an alpine slide.
Know Before You GoIt opens at 9am. Half-day begins at noon. Night skiing starts at 3:30pm.
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