The 2008/2009 season has come to a conclusion. We'd like to thank all of our loyal guests and staff members for making this an epic season.
We're moving forward into the summer with our improvements projects to make the Meadows experience more enjoyable for you. We'll be making posts on this blog to keep you updated through the summer - and you can also subscribe to our enewsletter which we send out to once or twice a month to keep you informed.
When you come back next season - this website will have a whole new look. We've already begun a major redesign of our web site to make it easier to find the information you are looking for, to allow more social networking of content you'd like to share and to simplify the online purchasing process.
If you have a few minutes (should be less than 10) please fill out our guest survey. These surveys provide us with great information which guides us to improving our experience. Here's a link to that survey.
Season passes will go on sale here on our website by September 1. And our job fair is scheduled for October 30 and 31 for those that would like to join our team and have the best job in the world - helping our guests enjoy themselves on glorious Mt. Hood!
We hope you have a great summer filled with outdoor recreation. And we look forward to seeing you again at Mt. Hood Meadows next season.
--Meadows Team
It's the last three days of the season so make your plans now join us for our Season Encore celebration - Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 1 - 3 at Mt. Hood Meadows.
The forecast for Friday is mostly sunny with a high of 46. We'll operate from 9 AM to 4 PM - scheduled lifts include Mt. Hood Express, Shooting Star Express, Cascade Express, Vista, Heather, Buttercup and the Ball Room Carpet. This schedule can change based on weather and business levels. We have plenty of snow thanks to this week's freshening up of 11 inches. We expect the surface conditions to be freshly groomed in the morning with some spring-like corn in the afternoon. The weather continues to change for Saturday and Sunday, but right now it looks like we should see sunshine for most of the day Saturday with snow forecast for Sunday!
Unlimited season pass holders can use their passes (that's why we call them unlimited!). 10 Time pass holders who have remaining days can use it for themselves (not shareable). We will also have a special $25 day ticket online offer that can be purchased through eTickets, and a $25 day ski or snowboard rental package that can be purchased through eTickets as well.
Here's what we're planning for the encore:
- We’re scheduling bands to perform on the Paradise Sun Deck (weather permitting) – the David Bowers Colony for a return engagement on Saturday, and the George McLeary Band on Sunday.
- We’ll also have some great food specials to satisfy your appetite.
- The sport shop will have a blow out sale with 75% off the retail price of remaining merchandise in the Boutique and 65% off new equipment in the HPC. These special deals are for season pass holders.
- We should have the Superpipe, the Zoo and City Park open for Freestylers and the Cascade Park if Cascade Express is operating.
For those who would like to store their equipment with us over the summer, you can purchase next year's season locker for just $375. We'll even throw in a voucher for a wax and tune - you can make those arrangements at our season pass desk this weekend.
It's been a great season - but it's not over yet! We’ll see you on the mountain soon!
--Meadows Team
Hi Folks!
We’re pleased to announce that Meadows is scheduling a special season encore this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 1, 2 and 3. The lift schedule will be announced later this week depending on the weather and conditions. If the weather turns really bad (as in rain out) we could cancel a day, but right now that doesn’t look like a problem.
Unlimited season pass holders can use their passes. 10 Time pass holders who have remaining days can use it for themselves (not shareable). We will also have a special $25 day ticket online offer that can be purchased through eTickets, and a $25 day ski or snowboard rental package that can be purchased through eTickets as well.
We’re scheduling bands to perform on the Paradise Sun Deck (weather permitting) – the David Bowers Colony for a return engagement on Saturday, and the George McLeary Band on Sunday. We’ll also have some great food specials to satisfy your appetite.
The sport shop will have a blow out sale with 75% off the retail price of remaining merchandise in the Boutique and 65% off new equipment in the HPC. These special deals are for season pass holders.
We should have the Superpipe, the Zoo and City Park open for Freestylers and if the Cascade Park if Cascade Express is operating.
For those who would like to store their equipment with us over the summer, you can purchase next year's season locker for just $375. We'll even throw in a voucher for a wax and tune.
So make your plans to make it up to the mountain for one last hurrah, or all three days if you can make it!
We’ll see you on the mountain!
--Meadows Team
Hi Folks!
This spring weather has been "sunsational"! We're enjoying epic spring conditions at least for the next couple of days before the temperatures drop towards the weekend. With the stable weather our groomers have been able to construct the Cascade Park - which opened just before Easter Weekend with two tables, and has grown to include a hip, rollers and 3 rails. Here's some shots that Steve Warila took Sunday:
We're getting ready for the 3rd Annual Sno-Kona Pond Skim - at this time the field is 2/3s full, so if you want a chance to win that trip for two to Hawaii (thanks to All About Hawaii Travel) register now! We'll accept day of registrations only if the field of 100 isn't filled in advance. This has become our most popular spectator event at Meadows - and we're going to have a great time. Here's a link to the Sno-Kona Pond Skim page.
Meadows will operate daily from 9 AM - 4 PM through this Sunday, April 26. If the weather cooperates we'll reopen for a season encore Friday, Saturday and Sunday May 1, 2 and 3, so plan accordingly. And watch for some great season encore celebration specials.
See you on the mountain!
--Meadows Team
Hi Folks!
Our elusive spring continues at Mt. Hood Meadows – other than a few days of spring-like conditions, April has been more like February. We are enjoying great winter conditions and the forecast for this week looks like we’ll see some more snow…”Spring it on”…
With the winter-like conditions we’ll continue our daily operational schedule of 9 AM – 4 PM daily through April 26. If the weather cooperates we also plan on reopening for three extra days in May, May 1, 2 and 3 (Friday, Saturday and Sunday). May 3 will be the last day of operations for this season, so make your plans for that weekend. We’ll be announcing some fun activities and deals for May 1 – 3, so keep watching the web site.
There is some great news for freestylers – the top two tables of the Cascade Park (on Boulevard) were opened this weekend and we’ll continue to add features to make it a fun flow park. We’ve received great feedback regarding the right line we added to Rose City Park, as well as the rails we’re continuing to maintain in Shipyard. And we continue to fresh cut our Superpipe almost every day.
Mark Saturday, April 25 on your calendar. That’s the 3rd Annual Sno-Kona Pond Skim at Mt. Hood Meadows which has become our most popular spectator event. The field is filling so if you want to get into the skimming competition you should pre-register online (must be 21 or older). The winner gets a trip for two to Hawaii, courtesy of All About Hawaii Travel.
And just a quick reminder that we’ve put next year’s season passes on sale now at incredibly low prices - $399 for adults, $299 for ages 15-22, $199 for ages 7-14 and $299 for age 65 and older. These passes can only be purchased online at skihood.com.
Aloha! And see you on the mountain soon!
--Meadows Team
Hi Folks!
Here's an update to our operating schedule - we're going to continue operating 9 AM - 4 PM through Sunday, April 12, and then we plan to go to 9 AM - 3 PM operations. This is a change from what we announed earlier. Midweek we'll be checking the weather forecast to determine whether Cascade Express or Hood River Meadows should operate the next day. We're still scheduled to go daily through April 26 - and we're still considering opening the first weekend of May depending on snow conditions and business levels.
We've also put next year's season passes on sale on our web site. These are incredibly low prices - $399 for age 23-64; $299 for age 15-22; $199 for age 7-14; and $299 for age 65 and older. There are unlimited passes - no black out dates. Kids 6 and under get a FREE season pass when their parent or grand parent purchases an Unlimited season pass.
You can get all the information on this special deal on this page. But keep in mind that this is a limited offer which ends April 26, or while supplies last.
See you on the mountain!
--Meadows Team
This is an incredible storm that just keeps building. So far 18" since Wednesday morning with 14 inches of that in the last 24 hours. We've received 7 inches - about an inch an hour - since 4 AM this morning.
Due to the exceptional snow conditions and the likelihood that Cascade won’t be operating due to weather Friday, we are scheduling Hood River Express to operate Friday instead of Cascade Express.
We will be grooming runs at HRM, opening the Skier Services Center to sell lift tickets, operate the Renaissance Café and open the bathrooms to the public. The HRM lot will also be open.
Forest Park will not open – the jumps and rails have been removed.
HRM is already scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, regardless of Cascade Express operation.
Thanks!
-- Meadows Team
Due to this week’s exceptional snow conditions and the likelihood that Cascade won’t be operating due to weather Wednesday, we are scheduling Hood River Express to operate Wednesday instead of Cascade Express.
We will be grooming runs at HRM, opening the Skier Services Center to sell lift tickets, operate the Renaissance Café and open the bathrooms to the public. The HRM lot will also be open.
Forest Park will not open – the jumps and rails have been removed.
We will be monitoring the weather forecast each day this week to determine whether HRM operations will be scheduled the following day instead of Cascade.
HRM is already scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, regardless of Cascade Express operation.
-- Meadows Team
Hi Folks!
Here’s an update to our operational schedule as we move into the month of April. We’re operating daily through April 26, and we’re still considering reopening the first weekend in May. That decision will be made later in April depending on snow conditions and business levels.
Beginning March 30th our scheduled lift operations Monday through Friday are Mt. Hood Express, Buttercup, Shooting Star Express, Vista Express, Cascade Express, Heather and the Ball Room Carpet. Hood River Express isn’t scheduled midweek but we do plan on operating it weekends as needed for parking and the Hood River Meadows Skier Services Center will operate on those days as well.
Beginning April 13 our lift operational hours will be 9 AM – 3 PM.
In Ski School, all lessons (both adult and children’s) will be sold out of either Daycare or the North Lodge Rental Center. All lessons will meet on the slope outside the North Lodge Rental Center. There is special pricing on our KidSki and KidsRide programs for the onhill lesson only, as there is no indoor supervision or lunch included. Daycare will continue to operate daily.
On the freestyle front we’ll continue to maintain Rose City Park (with a new skier’s right jump line), The Zoo, and the SuperPipe for as long as conditions allow. We plan on building jumps on the upper mountain when the current storm ends.
We’ll have the Schuss, Alpenstube and Mazot (weather permitting) open daily for food service – as well as the Renaissance Café on weekends that HRM is open. On weekends we’re offering entertainment on the Paradise Grill Sun Deck – hopefully the weather will cooperate and we’ll get some glorious spring days to kick back and refresh on the deck at the end of a great day of riding.
Meadows Boutique and the High Performance Center will continue daily operations – and offer sensational sale items. Check it out this Saturday and Sunday (April 4 and 5) 50% off retail skis/snowboards, demo skis/snowboards purchases, and all retail apparel. 60% off retail ski/snowboard boots and bindings. Season Pass holders get 60% off demo skis/snowboards purchases, and all retail apparel.
We have a couple of events you’ll want to attend in April. Saturday April 11 is the “Green Meadows” Sustainable Energy Fair presented by Everything Green Oregon. The event will present information about making good choices, using less energy and shifting away from nonrenewable sources. The Fair will share ideas and concepts to begin and further a green lifestyle.
And on April 25 the 3rd Annual Sno-Kona Pond Skim will be held right in the base area. This has become Meadows’ most popular event as skiers and snowboarders wearing costumes attempt to skim across the 90 foot pond right in front of the Paradise Grill Sun Deck.
With more than 160 inches in the base area, you’ll find the best spring skiing and riding in the country right here at Mt. Hood Meadows. It’s going to be a great April!
See you on the mountain soon!
--Meadows Team
Hi Folks!
The Spring Splash goes on all this week at Mt. Hood Meadows (March 21 – 29 presented by Bud Light Lime and Salomon). We have entertainment scheduled daily, with fun activities ranging from piñatas to snowman building out in the base area for the kids. There’s also a daily dash for a spring pass up T-Bar hill with the fastest male and female both winning spring passes good the rest of the season. We’re also hiding “safety limes” on the hill each day – these special limes are stuffed with a responsibility code pamphlet and can be turned in for great prizes.
Our popular 3 day kids ski and snowboard camps are going on this week, as are the freestyle camps (for ages 10 and older). We offer these three day camps again next week March 30 – April 1 for our Washington spring break guests.
Spring is a great time to learn to ski and snowboard – we are still offering the 3 Time learn to ski or snowboard passport for just $99 which includes beginner lift ticket the first two days and an all-mountain lift the third day, equipment rentals and a two hour lesson each day. This package is for ages 13 and older.
Monster Energy and Salomon Snowboards presents a Charity Rail Jam Friday and Saturday March 27 and 28. The amateurs compete on Friday and will be selected to session with pro Mark Frank Montoya and friends on Saturday.
And the best deals on ski and snowboard equipment can be found during the Spring Splash sale at the HPC (High Performance Center). Purchase demo rental skis and snowboards at 50% off and receive 40% off retail skis and snowboards – season pass holders receive an additional 10% off these prices. All guests purchasing binding and ski/board packages receive free mount and wax. On the last Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the event (March 27-29), all guests will receive 50% off in the Boutique. These discounts are off of the regular retail price of in-stock merchandise.
We have all the makings for a great spring celebration – all we need is Spring! The return to wintry weather with new snow freshening up the slopes is certainly welcome. The mountain is in terrific shape with great surface conditions. The new snow is creating some fun powder stashes.
As soon as the weather moves to spring – we’ll be ready to celebrate out on the Paradise Deck and Grill – soaking up the sunshine and recounting the glorious days of spring skiing and riding on the mountain!
Our lifts are scheduled to operate daily through April 26, and we’re considering extending operations into the first few weekends of May. So there’s plenty of spring skiing and riding left to celebrate at Mt. Hood Meadows. That makes the Unlimited Spring Season Pass at $99 a terrific deal – especially since it includes $10 of added value that you can use anywhere the rest of this season at the resort. Purchase online now and get free ski check the rest of the season!
See you on the mountain!
Meadows Team
Hi folks!
We’re pleased to announce that we’re offering the Unlimited Spring Season Pass again this season – for just $99! Beginning immediately you can purchase your spring pass online and access Meadows every day the rest of the season. We will start issuing spring season passes at the ski area Saturday February, 28. With all this snow we’re receiving it’s going to be a great spring season!
The spring pass is a sensational value at $99 – especially since that price also includes $10 of added value that you can spend anywhere a credit card is accepted at the resort. As an incentive to purchase your season pass online – you’ll receive FREE season ski check. So you can purchase online by clicking here right now!
Season pass holders also enjoy the following benefits:
- Kids six and under receive FREE spring passes when their parent or grand parent purchases a spring pass.
- At least 40% off retail prices at Meadows’ sport shops through the rest of this season.
- Save 25% off ski and snowboard group and private lessons
- Save 25% off KidSki half and full day kids programs (for pass holder or child of pass holder)
- Save 25% off Women’s Clinic and Telemark Clinic
- Save 10% off Daycare
- Second night FREE at Cooper Spur Mt. Resort when you pay regular price for first night arriving Sunday – Wednesday evening (Oregon Spring Break week excluded)
- Save 10% off HPC demo ski or snowboard equipment rental
- And again – purchase your season pass online and receive FREE season ski check!
Our lifts are scheduled to operate daily through April 26. We’re considering extending the season into the first two weekends of May, depending on conditions and business levels. Our night operations will be ending Sunday March 8.
There are some great events coming up this spring – including the 3rd annual Full Sail Banked Slalom, March 14 – 15 which has become very popular. The Spring Splash presented by Bud Light Lime and Salomon March 21 – 29 offers activities, fun contests, competitions and entertainment daily during Oregon Spring Break. And the ever popular Sno-Kona Pond Skim is set for April 25. You can check out the details and see the other spring events on this page.
Spring is a great time to take a lesson – we have the Women’s Clinic coming up March 8 and Telemark Clinic March 15 (season pass holders save 25% - just $75 for the all day clinic). Our 3 day holiday kids camps and freestyle camps are offered March 23 – 25, and March 30 – April 1.
There’s a lot of season left at Meadows and it’s all yours for just $99 with the Unlimited Spring Season Pass! Pass the word – it’s a great deal and we hope you take advantage of it!
See you on the mountain!
--Meadows Team
Valentine’s Day Mt. Hood Meadows honored two of its long-time instructors at the dedication ceremony of the “Ball Room Carpet” conveyer located in the Fun Zone. The date was appropriate as the ceremony turned into a love fest for these two dedicated instructors – Mignon Whitcher and Don Ball. Also honored was Ray Whitcher, Mignon’s husband who passed away seven seasons ago.
The three tallied more than 100 years of experience introducing skiers to the sport, showing them how much fun it is to play on the snow, and sharing this magnificent place with students. The respect, honor and genuine admiration for these icons of Mt. Hood Meadows was obvious as the majority of the Meadows ski and snowboard ski school staff, family members, the executive and management teams turned out to pay tribute.
The juxtaposition of honoring long time instructors while dedicating the latest lift technology designed especially for beginners was especially notable. The “Ball Room Carpet” is an enclosed conveyer, which conveniently and comfortably uplifts passengers – primarily kids and beginners (although there were a lot of experienced skiers and snowboarders riding it just for fun) 280 feet to the top of the Fun Zone. It is unique in all the world, built on a hydraulic platform that can raise and lower the track almost 10 feet vertically to accommodate our Mt. Hood snowpack. Meadows helped design the lift for this climate, and it was constructed by Meadows’ seasoned lift maintenance department.
From the top of the Fun Zone those learning to ski or snowboard can select from “Whitcher’s Way” named after Mignon and Ray, or “Jammin’ Jaime’s” – named after Jaime Drake the youngest daughter of Meadows CEO Matthew Drake, symbolically signaling that the future is great for the next generation of young skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts.
Meadows also has a second Wonder Carpet – shorter and not covered - but still just as fun and convenient. The two have replaced two rope tows, which have traditionally worn out beginners, especially the young ones, as they struggle to hold on while being dragged up the hill.
Meadows payed tribute to Mignon, Ray and Don at the celebration. Chris Kastner Meadows Ski and Snowboard School Director summed it up best when he praised the three for having such a positive influence not only on students, but also staff members who went on to more fully appreciate the sport.
Mignon eloquently spoke about the great feeling of satisfaction she receives teaching others – and offered this advice – “Be happy, enjoy the mountain. Don’t worry about anything else.” Don summed it up – “Less talking, more skiing!”
--Meadows Team
It’s great to see the forecast changing to include those little white flakes in it. This storm has dropped nine inches total – most of that since yesterday afternoon so there’ll be some fun powder runs to be had. As always be aware of unmarked obstacles, particularly off the groom.
Kudos to our grooming department – they’ve done an amazing job during this stretch when we’ve had very little new snow to freshen things up. Your comments regarding the great surface conditions underscore their great work and are appreciated.
This will be an awesome weekend – the forecast includes the possibility of snow pretty much throughout the holiday. Looks like we could see snow flurries with sun breaks – which makes for a great time on the mountain!
Saturday morning we will hold a dedication ceremony for our new conveyer in the Fun Zone naming it “The Ballroom Carpet” after long-time instructor Don Ball. Don has been teaching at Meadows since the early 70s and continues to teach today. We’ll also honor Mignon Whitcher along with her husband Ray (Ray passed away two seasons ago) with a trail in the Fun Zone called “Whitcher’s Way”. Please join us in honoring these incredibly talented, dedicated and fun people with some cake Saturday.
Saturday is Valentine’s Day and we have a special Valentine’s Dinner in the Alpenstube Loft with seatings at 5:30 and 7:30. For $29 per couple you’ll enjoy a romantic fire-side dinner including two entrees, two glasses of wine and a shared dessert. Reserve and purchase your seating in advance through eTickets.
Sunday our very popular Telemark Clinics continue offering all day instruction for just $99 ($75 for season pass holders). And Park and Ride will run Saturday, Sunday and Monday for the holiday from Portland.
Have a great holiday – and we’ll see you on the mountain!
--Meadows Team
Mt. Hood Meadows has added some new eTicket offers to make your day on the mountain even more affordable. These offers are particularly appealing to those who are looking for package deals – such as a lift ticket and rental equipment for just $79, or a learn to ski or snowboard package for $50. We’ve even added a package for beginners which includes the learn to ski or snowboard package and round trip bus from Portland through Park and Ride for just $79 (must be 13 or older for the learn to ski or snowboard packages).
We’ve also added a $44 eTicket that you can use on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays in February. Here's a link to our eTicket page.
These eTicket offers are over and above the other deals we offer such as discounted or even free lift tickets when you stay at selected lodging properties, multi-day discounts, ski school packages and special evening discounts. Find these great deals on our deals page.
We have also increased benefits to our season pass holders – who now receive a 30% discount off retail the retail price of in stock merchandise in our sport shops (up from the normal 10%) and get 25% off ski school lessons (group, private, KidSki) even on peak days! There’s even an offer to get a second night free when staying midweek at Cooper Spur Mt. Resort. [See season pass offers here]
We hope you take advantage of these offers and head to the mountain frequently. A day of carving, fresh air and taking in the magnificent view is just what the doctor ordered! Come get your Meadowcation. Here's a great shot of Asit taken by Richard Hallman this midweek (Ground Hogs Day actually). Enjoy!
See you on the mountain!
--Meadows Team
Mt. Hood Meadows partners with several local motorcoach companies and neighborhood group organizers to provide a comprehensive schedule of buses running to the mountain. In addition to the Park and Ride weekend and holiday shuttle that Meadows operates, there are dozens of weekend buses coming on Saturdays and Sundays to support the weekend educational programs - primarily Sno-Blasters for elementary school aged skiers and snowboarders and TrailBlazers for middle school ages. There are also high school oriented bus trips scheduled as well.
The February multi-week sessions for these weekend educational programs begin Saturday, February 7 and Sunday, February 8. The program packages four consecutive Saturdays or Sundays which includes lift ticket and lesson, with rentals and transportation optional. Group organizers are currently registering for the February session - to find a neighborhood program near you click here.
Meadows also operates midweek buses that are scheduled Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. You can also hitch a ride for a day on these buses for $79 - that includes your bus ride and your lift ticket. The midweek buses are very social - as adults enjoy good company on the way to and back from the ski resort. It's a great way to find a ski buddy, or you can plan on bringing a friend up with you to enjoy a day on the slopes together. To find a midweek bus from your neighborhood click here.
We have also explored a Friday Shuttle in partnership with the Mt. Shop and FUEL-TV. This shuttle departs from the Mt. Shop at 7:30 AM Fridays for a full day of skiing and riding at Meadows. For information on the Friday Shuttle click here.
Between these scheduled services and the any one-time groups that arrive by bus, up to 25% of Meadows skiers and snowboarders arrive by public transportation on any given day. But there is always room for more. Traveling by bus provides riders convenient up-front drop off and pick-up and each bus displaces an estimated 20 vehicles, which would generate much more green gas emissions and take up much more space in our parking lots.
We've just added a map that shows where these different buses come from. You can locate a bus in your neighborhood and then contact the group organizer about getting a seat on that bus. The link to our new bus map is here - just make sure you select "Buses" from the tab at the top.
We'll see you on the mountain soon!
--Meadows Team
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