60-90 Minutes

1) Mt Bachelor – Mt. Bachelor is the 6th largest ski resort in North America — with 4,323 skiable acres, 3,365 feet of vertical drop, and 101 runs to explore, Mt. Bachelor provides a unique experience for everyone.

2) HooDoo – For the more budget minded ski bum, HooDoo is a great place to shred some powder. With offerings suitable for everyone in the family it also makes it a great choice for families with little ones — downhill skiing, Nordic skiing and one of the largest tube parks in the West!

3) Mt. Hood is home to five unique ski areas, however the two most popular are:

Timberline Lodge and Ski Area – “Famously offering the longest ski season in North America from early to mid-November through Labor Day, Timberline Lodge & Ski Area also boasts the mountain’s highest slopes at 6,000 feet, just below the summit. It has 1,415 acres of skiable terrain comprised of 41 designated trails including multiple terrain parks. The resort operates a network of seven chairlifts, plus a surface chair and a unique passenger snowcat. The terrain ranges from stellar groomed runs to well-spaced tree skiing, plus high-alpine glacier skiing in the spring and when the winter weather conditions are mild. The resort also offers the magical experience of night skiing on select weekends throughout the winter. Non-skiers can partake in winter fun on the network of snowshoe trails as well as guided full moon snowshoe tours.”

Mt. Hood Meadows – “Mt. Hood Meadows is one of the largest ski areas in Oregon, offering more than 2,150 acres of terrain. The resort can accommodate many visitors with two separate base areas and a network of 11 lifts. The terrain ranges from steep runs on the frontside bowls, to the gentle groomed beginner runs off Vista Express, to double-back diamond runs of Heather Canyon and Clark Canyon. In addition, the resort dedicates resources to an award-winning network of terrain parks.”

4) Back Country Skiing: Backcountry skiing is accessible in multiple areas around the state but Central Oregon offers some of the best variety and winter road access. You’ll find beginner to advanced terrain from low angle tree skiing to big alpine descents. Here is a quick list of some of the trails offered:

Vista Butte: Low angle tree skiing. Good beginner route.

Tumalo Mountain: Tree skiing and steep, open east-facing bowl.

Todd Lake Rim: Advanced terrain and tree skiing options above Todd Lake. Long, flat approach.

Kwohl Butte: Butte descent south of Mount Bachelor. Long approach unless Mount Bachelor gate is open.

Mount Bachelor Spring Ski: Fun and accessible terrain after the resort closes in May.