Uphill Public Access Prohibited

03/25/2020 02:20:00 by Meadows Team

To comply with the intent and language of Executive Order 20-12 and other state and federal directions to maintain social distancing of at least six feet, as well as meeting the needs of local law enforcement and emergency service providers, Mt. Hood Meadows will prohibit all uphill public access to our permit area.

Hood River County / City Joint Statement

Mt. Hood Meadows suspends winter operations

03/21/2020 00:10:00 by Meadows Team

Flags wave above the lodge at Mt. Hood Meadows After much consideration and evaluation of the current COVID-19 Pandemic we have decided that it is in the best interest of our guests, our team and our community to suspend winter operations until further notice. We have been in close contact with our local health authorities, and in compliance with state and federal advisories, we believe this is the most responsible course of action.

Coronavirus Update

03/18/2020 07:01:00 by Meadows Team

Mt. Hood above Mt. Hood Meadows We told you we would take this week of suspension to evaluate the situation and consider options for operations moving forward. Our leadership team is meeting daily to assess, share information and visualize scenarios for a return to operation.

Mt Hood Meadows suspends operations through March 22

03/15/2020 10:00:00 by Meadows Team

An important message from Mt. Hood Meadows - Operations suspended until March 22, 2020.

Mt. Hood Meadows continues daily operations as scheduled although some events have been cancelled

03/13/2020 03:00:00 by Meadows Team

High school athletes compete in the Oregon State Championships Snowboard Cross event at Mt. Hood Meadows

(Mt. Hood, OR -- March 13, 2020) -- Mt. Hood Meadows has announced it will continue daily operations as scheduled for the rest of the season, however some events will be cancelled amidst Coronavirus concerns.

A message to our guests and team

03/12/2020 08:02:00 by Meadows Team

A snowboard carves the perfect groom at Mt. Hood Meadows In light of the recent announcements in Washington and Oregon, we are receiving questions from guests about our operations.
At this time we do not expect disruptions to our scheduled daily operations.

Viral Vigilance

03/08/2020 11:07:00 by Meadows Team

Wash hands frequently to prevent spread of disease at Mt. Hood Meadows Our greatest concern continues to be the safety and well being of our guests and our team members. As a company that desires to create enriching experiences recreating and discovering the mountain, we firmly believe providing the opportunity for our guests to uplift themselves is vitally important.

Ski to Defeat ALS and Oregon Cancer Ski Out Fundraisers at Meadows

03/05/2020 21:37:00 by Meadows Team

Spring powder slash at Mt. Hood Meadows Snow may be in the forecast this weekend, but so is the start to our SpringSational event lineup!

Anticipating the Coronavirus

02/29/2020 13:00:00 by Meadows Team

WHO precautions to prevent spread of disease To our Meadows family,

In anticipation of the virus being found in Oregon, we share some preventative and responsive recommended actions from the CDC and WHO.

Toyota Presents “SpringSation” at Mt. Hood Meadows

02/27/2020 11:12:00 by Meadows Team

Snow enthusiasts celebrating in the sunshine at the top of the Blue lift at Mt. Hood Meadows Winter continues to bring snow to Mt. Hood Meadows, which has 176 inches at mid mountain and has received 306 inches of snow so far this season. Meadows swings into Spring mode - with an awesome lineup of events during Toyota SpringSation at Mt. Hood Meadows. From the Spring Brewfest to the Sno-Kona Pond Skim, Meadows events are filled with fun and great for spectating.

Two FREE Spring Passes included with your new 2020 Toyota Purchase

02/23/2020 11:22:00 by Meadows Team

Toyota is our official Spring-Sational partner for all of the extraordinary events coming up in March, April and May. Purchase or lease a new 2020 Toyota 4Runner or Prius AWD-E and receive two Meadows Spring Passes!

Last weekend's tragedies

02/21/2020 11:07:00 by Meadows Team

Mt. Hood Meadows, Mt. Hood, Oregon As news accounts have reported, two men died while snowboarding at Mt. Hood Meadows last week.

Spring Passes go on sale February 17

02/13/2020 13:00:00 by Meadows Team

Spring Pass poster at Mt. Hood Meadows Mt. Hood Meadows has announced pricing and dates for its Spring Season Pass. The Pass provides every day access beginning Monday, March 9, but can be used as a Night Season Pass starting Monday, February 17 for 3 – 9 PM night skiing and snowboarding.

Love Your Mountain this President's Weekend at Mt. Hood Meadows

02/11/2020 09:28:00 by Meadows Team

A couple enjoy the romance of the mountain at Mt. Hood Meadows The Holiday weekend is filled with alluring activities and events splendidly crafted and presented to deepen your love and appreciation of this magnificent mountain. Starting off with a Love Your Mountain learn to ski and snowboard event and Valentine’s Day dinner on Friday, and wrapping up with a special $20 on-line lift ticket offer for Monday night, the holiday weekend will be filled with discovery and enchantment.

The Upper Mountain Assault has Begun for Sunday

02/08/2020 16:42:00 by Meadows Team

Steve Warila deices the Vista Chairlift at Mt. Hood Meadows - again! Wow. Look at the top tower of Vista. And still there's a better than 50% chance it will run Sunday! Because of that guy climbing the tower!

Cascade Express Opens

02/03/2020 13:33:00 by Meadows Team

Cascade Express opened today offering uplifting to 7,300 feet at Mt. Hood Meadows After days, even weeks of snow recovery and repair, Cascade Express opened today.

Cascade Express Deja Vu

01/28/2020 16:13:00 by Meadows Team

Cascade Express between deicing operations just before weather moved in at Mt. Hood Meadows It’s kind of like the movie Ground Hog’s Day - Storm hits, team deices and recovers, then another storm or icing incident and we wake up, deice and recover all over again. We’ve experienced some fairly extreme weather this January - even compared to our normal upper mountain standards.

Ready for the BIG Holiday Weekend

01/17/2020 14:22:00 by Meadows Team

Zeb Yaklich photo of the awesome conditions at Mt. Hood Meadows Ok. No surprises here. Meadows has received six feet of snow this week - and it’s been mighty fine. Some of the best powder we’ve had in years. And there’s more forecast overnight Friday into Saturday so conditions will be awesome. Thanks to Zeb Yaklich for this Friday photo showing how awesome the conditions are.

More Canyon with Moon Bowl to the Lift Line and Private Reserve Access

01/15/2020 18:37:00 by Meadows Team

Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Patrol has been hard at work opening up more of legendary Heather Canyon today, with control gate access from Moon Bowl to the Heather lift line. They also opened gates to Elk and Yoda Bowls, and God’s Wall for some primo deep powder plunging.

Major Winter Storm opens Legendary Heather Canyon Best Powder Conditions in a Decade

01/14/2020 17:14:00 by Meadows Team

Mt. Hood Meadows today opened the access gates to Jack’s Woods - advanced, double-black diamond expert terrain known for exquisite powder skiing.

High winds suspend lift operations Saturday but lifts are scheduled Sunday

01/11/2020 16:18:00 by Meadows Team

Snowstorm on an empty Buttercup lift at Mt. Hood Meadows We’ve suspended operations for the rest of the day here at Meadows, due to high winds.

Prepare for POWDER!

01/09/2020 16:06:00 by Meadows Team

We can say this without any hesitation. IT”S THE STORM OF THE DECADE! Of course, the decade is only nine days old. But this forecast is pretty awesome!

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Mt Hood Cooper Spur Land Exchange Reaches Historic Milestone

01/07/2020 09:33:00 by Meadows Team

(Mt. Hood, OR – January 7, 2020) – A congressionally mandated land exchange that was signed into law a decade ago is one huge step closer to being realized.

Preparing for the BIG DUMP

01/03/2020 16:17:00 by Meadows Team

The NOAA forecast shows several feet of snow will be falling at Mt. Hood Meadows this week We’re liking what we are seeing as this storm is shaping up. The systems are converging as are the forecasts - we’re going to get a foot or two of snow through the weekend. And that’s GREAT news!

Cascade Express Opened Friday

12/26/2019 23:44:00 by Meadows Team

The top of Cascade Express with Mt. Jefferson on the horizon at Mt. Hood Meadows It’s been a weird start to the season this year - our upper mountain has taken a definite pummeling. However, Cascade Express could open to limited terrain by the weekend.

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Mt. Hood Meadows is Ready for the Holidays

12/24/2019 21:39:00 by Meadows Team

Mt. Hood Meadows is covered in a snowy blanket measuring two-and-a-half feet in the base area and nearly 40 inches at mid-mountain. The resort readies itself for the busy holidays

Meadows extends operations to nights beginning Wednesday and Holiday Schedule Announced

12/15/2019 23:20:00 by Meadows Team

Night lift at Mt. Hood Meadows Mt. Hood Meadows will add nights to its daily operational schedule this week. Thanks to recent snowfall Meadows is moving to its regular schedule for the season, 9 AM - 4 PM Monday and Tuesday and 9 AM - 9 PM Wednesdays through Sundays.

More lifts and terrain openings possible with more snow

12/13/2019 17:03:00 by Meadows Team

It’s been a snowy week at Meadows - with a storm that dropped 19 inches since Tuesday evening, including nearly a foot in the last 24 hours. With a forecast for continued snow flurries and a few more inches of accumulation, we are evaluating terrain and making preparations for additional lifts to operate.

Meadows Plans Season Opener for Friday following an awesome preview weekend

12/01/2019 22:30:00 by Meadows Team

Following a three-day preview, Mt. Hood Meadows plans to open for daily operations beginning Friday, December 6.

Opening Day at Meadows

11/29/2019 19:15:00 by Meadows Team

A crowd of enthusiastic riders lined up for first chair at Daisy on our opening preview day at Meadows. Snow harvesting supplemented the 30 inches of natural snow received this week for decent coverage on the terrain served by Buttercup, Daisy and Easy Rider. The Ballroom Carpet is also operating.

Meadows offers a preview weekend starting Friday

11/27/2019 15:44:00 by Meadows Team

A family enjoys the lift ride on Buttercup at Mt. Hood Meadows Mt. Hood Meadows will kick off the season with preview days this holiday weekend. Meadows is prepping the Buttercup, Easy Rider and Daisy chairlifts, along with the Ballroom Carpet.

Let the snow harvest begin - possible preview days this weekend

11/25/2019 21:22:00 by Meadows Team

The talent, ingenuity and pre-planning of our vehicle maintenance and slope grooming teams is on display, as they work hard to capture every possible snow flake to ready the mountain for some possible preview days this weekend.

Dynamic Ticketing Successfully Changing Visitation Patterns Moving Guest Visits to Off-Peak Times

11/17/2019 18:44:00 by Meadows Team

A snowboarder crests a ridge on a powdery day at Mt. Hood Meadows Last season Mt. Hood Meadows introduced dynamic ticket pricing on its daily lift tickets. The price of a daily seven-hour lift ticket would be determined by demand - the more popular a day and the bigger turnout expected, the higher the price would be on tickets for that day, creating even better deals on days with less visitation.

Three Meteorologists Forecast Promising Snow Outlook for the Season

10/27/2019 15:39:00 by Meadows Team

The 27th annual Winter Weather Conference was held Saturday at OMSI, and three local meteorologists gave their predictions for a normal to above average snow season on Mt. Hood.

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Meadows and Double Mountain collaborate on a new brew to ring in the 2019-20 season

10/21/2019 18:01:00 by Meadows Team

Exterior of original Hood River location of Double Mountain

While we all wait for snow to pile up in the base area, the team here at Meadows has been busy collaborating with the fine folks at Double Mountain Brewery and Cider in Hood River to bring you a special treat to start the 2019-20 season: beer!

Why Risk Penalty? Purchase Your Meadows Passes Only from Authorized Sellers

10/18/2019 22:56:00 by Meadows Team

American Flags fly over the entrance to Mt. Hood Meadows In our efforts to educate and protect those making advance purchases to enjoy Mt. Hood Meadows, we urge you to purchase your pass and ticket products only from this website, or from our authorized third party sellers.

Does September Snow Foretell an Early Opening?

09/30/2019 22:28:00 by Meadows Team

It’s always exciting to see the first snowfall of the season - especially when you get so much snow and it’s still September! So when will Meadows open?

Mt Hood Meadows Prepares to Hire One Thousand Team Members for the Season

09/26/2019 23:56:00 by Meadows Team

With opening day just two months away, Mt. Hood Meadows is ready to fill one thousand seasonal positions for the 2019-20 winter season.

Mt Hood Meadows Ski Exchange for All Access Passholders

09/21/2019 17:09:00 by Meadows Team

Graphic of 2019-20 All Access Season Pass pricing with Pass Exchange resorts and skier in the background Mt. Hood Meadows continues it’s ski exchange with some of the most prominent independent ski areas in the Northwest. In addition to five days at Washington's Mt. Baker, All Access pass purchasers will receive three days at Whitefish Resort in Montana, three days at Eaglecrest Ski Area in Alaska, and unlimited days with pre-booked lodging nights at Grand Targhee, Wyoming.

Mel Toney Selected to Lead Mountain Operations at Mt Hood Meadows

09/20/2019 21:06:00 by Meadows Team

Mel Toney has been promoted to V.P. of Mountain Operations at Mt. Hood Meadows Mt. Hood Meadows has promoted Melissa (Mel) Toney to the position of V.P. of Mountain Operations. Mel is a twenty year team member joining Meadows in 1997.

Sahale Building Main Floor Concrete Poured

09/05/2019 03:03:00 by Meadows Team

Well before sunrise, crews from Bremik Construction readied the Sahale building for “pour day.” With rebar and forms set, the Brundage Boom telescoping boom pump was already in position, and a fleet of twenty concrete mixer trucks were in route for “The Pour.”

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All-Mountain Cleanup Set for September 21

09/04/2019 18:21:00 by Meadows Team

(Mt. Hood, OR) -- Mt. Hood ski areas have partnered with SOLVe for an All-Mountain cleanup event Saturday, September 21.

History points towards an above average snow year during ENSO-neutral seasons

08/13/2019 14:22:00 by Meadows Team

Chart showing ENSO seasons compared to seasonal snowfall at Mt. Hood Meadows. For assistance contact 503.337.2222 ext. 0. Forecasters have announced El Nino is over and we are headed towards a winter where conditions will be “neutral”. So what does ENSO-neutral mean?

Mt Hood Mushroom Festival Moved to August 25

08/06/2019 19:51:00 by Meadows Team

Mt. Hood Mushroom Festival at Mt. Hood Meadows Local mushroom experts have noticed the mushrooms are out earlier than normal this summer, so the Mushroom Festival originally scheduled Labor Day weekend will be moved to Sunday, August 25. The mushrooms have spoken!

Special Events and Wildflowers Bloom in August

07/31/2019 19:39:00 by Meadows Team

Wildflowers blooming next to a waterfall at Mt. Hood Meadows August may be the most spectacular month of the year to hike Mt. Hood. Meadows offers a trail system connecting the Timberline Trail to scenic overlooks, waterfalls and meadows of blooming wildflowers.

Mike Allen Breaks his own Record in Uphill Challenge on a big day of trail running at Meadows

07/28/2019 21:42:00 by Meadows Team

Runners ready for their 5 AM start of a 100K ultra trail run at Mt. Hood Meadows Saturday was all about hitting the trail as more than 500 runners competed in five events hosted at Meadows.

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Summer Luau Presented Saturday on the Island of Mt Hood Meadows

07/08/2019 20:55:00 by Meadows Team

Mt. Hood Meadows presents a summer luau Mt. Hood Meadows will celebrate its volcanic kinship to the Hawaiian Islands Saturday by presenting it’s first ever Summer Luau. Kona Brewing presents the Luau which will have three serving stations featuring delicious island fare.

Greg Pack Named New Meadows General Manager

07/02/2019 19:00:00 by Meadows Team

Greg Pack is named new General Manager at Mt. Hood Meadows Mt. Hood Meadows Oreg., LLC is delighted to announce Greg Pack’s selection as General Manager of Mt. Hood Meadows Resort and Cooper Spur Mountain Resort.

Sahale Building Construction Ceremony

06/28/2019 17:32:00 by Meadows Team

Dignitaries celebrate at the ground breaking ceremony of Sahale at Mt. Hood Meadows Dignitaries and elected officials gathered at Mt. Hood Meadows last week for a ceremony to officially celebrate the start of construction of Sahale.

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Sahale Building Construction Laying a Foundation for our Future

06/10/2019 16:53:00 by Meadows Team

Cement is being poured into foundation forms of the Sahale building at Mt. Hood Meadows It has been less than a month since ground was broken on Sahale - a 23,500 square foot building that will house a new restaurant, resort services and an events and activity center.

Meadows Kicks Off Summer Season with a Preview Weekend June 28 - 30

06/07/2019 22:40:00 by Meadows Team

Exhilerating summer scenic chair ride at Mt. Hood Meadows Mt. Hood Meadows will operate its scenic chair and hiking experience five days a week - Thursdays through Mondays starting July 5 through Labor Day. The resort is offering a special preview weekend June 28 - 30 to kick off the summer.

Meadows receives third Sustainable Slopes Grant to reduce shuttle bus idlingBlog Post Page

05/06/2019 22:01:00 by Meadows Team

Mt. Hood Meadows has received a $5,000 grant from the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) to to significantly reduce green house gas emission caused by resort shuttle bus idling.

Winter Summer Clash Meadows Offers Memorial Day Weekend Operations

04/17/2019 17:15:00 by Meadows Team

(Mt. Hood, OR — Immediate Release) — It’s the intersection of winter and summer Memorial Day Weekend at Mt. Hood Meadows. Meadows plans to operate two lifts - the Daisy chair and the Cascade Express quad to access spectacular wide open snow fields Saturday, Sunday and Monday of Memorial Day Weekend. Lift hours are 8 AM - 2 PM each day weather can conditions permitting.

Large Avalanches in Heather and Super Bowl will close Heather through the weekend

04/11/2019 00:04:00 by Meadows Team

Avalanche debris at Mt. Hood Meadows Today we found evidence of two very large avalanches, in Heather Canyon. One came out of the Basalts (above A- Zone) and the other out of Super Bowl. Both were triggered by Artillery yesterday.

SpringSational Events Continue in April at Mt. Hood Meadows

04/09/2019 12:27:00 by Meadows Team

SpringSational events abound in March and April Mt. Hood Meadows is loaded with events to celebrate Spring on the mountain. These Spring event range from classic to crazy and everything in between and they all promote fun and enrichment on the mountain.

Tsuruta Sister City Students Visit Meadows

03/25/2019 20:02:00 by Meadows Team

Tsuruta Sister City program students stand together for a group photo at Mt. Hood Meadows Mt. Hood Meadows was honored to host 23 middle school students from Tsuruta, Japan, last Thursday, who were visiting as part of the Tsuruta-Hood River Sister City cultural exchange program.

Mt. Hood Meadows Makes Oregon's Best 100 Companies and Top Green Companies to Work For Again

03/20/2019 15:43:00 by Meadows Team

Mt. Hood Meadows makes the Oregon Magazine's Top 100 Companies to work for again For the second consecutive year Mt. Hood Meadows is listed among the top companies in Oregon to work for.

Meadows Welcomes Oregon State High School Skiing Championships

03/06/2019 15:10:00 by Meadows Team

Congratulations to the 250 athletes who are competing at the OIRSA State Championships beginning today at Mt. Hood Meadows.

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February brings big time POWDER - but be aware of Deep Snow Hazards!

02/24/2019 01:24:00 by Meadows Team

February has been amazing - with 95” of snow so far and a forecast for two-to-four more feet over the next few days. Thank you El Nino! The video above is a playlist documenting just how awesome February has been at Mt. Hood Meadows.

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Deep snow safety messaging especially in gated access terrain

02/15/2019 16:32:00 by Meadows Team

Snow Safety Supervisor Brian Murphy overlooks a snow slide in gated access terrain at Mt. Hood Meadows An update on our Gated Access Terrain from Brian Murphy - our Snow Safety Supervisor:

Powderful winter storm pounds Mt. Hood Meadows - over three feet and it's still snowing!

02/12/2019 18:19:00 by Meadows Team

Meadows is becoming Powder central this week - with four quality powder days since Friday, and more in store this week.

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While Winter Storm Rages - Meadows Spring Pass to go on sale February 18th and includes February nights

02/11/2019 15:30:00 by Meadows Team

Powerful Storm forecast to bring Big Time Powder - What You Need To Know

02/10/2019 23:05:00 by Meadows Team

A snowboard shreds new powder while his buddy watches at Mt. Hood Meadows The brunt of this winter storm will hit over the next 48 hours. We expect at least a foot of snow overnight by our scheduled Monday morning lift openings, with another two or more feet by Tuesday morning. All this snow is being delivered by an active storm with very strong winds. So while we are all looking to dive into this fresh powder, we do need to set some expectations.

Preparing for the biggest storm of the season

02/09/2019 19:19:00 by Meadows Team

NOAA forecast for a big storm at Mt. Hood Meadows Prepare yourself for the biggest storm of the season. It started snowing Friday afternoon, accumulating 13inches of new snow in less than 24 hours, and the forecast has snow every day through next Friday.

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Powder Perfection

02/07/2019 02:22:00 by Meadows Team

A snowboarder slashes through powder in Heather Woods at Mt. Hood Meadows The seven inches of new snow these last two days has refreshed us! Wednesday was just one of those out of this world days.

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Winter returns with fine light powder

02/05/2019 00:30:00 by Meadows Team

It’s amazing what even just a little snow can do to freshen things up.

Faces of Meadows - Meet Executive Chef Matthew Grimsley

02/01/2019 22:57:00 by Meadows Team

Chef Matthew Grimsley kicks off our Faces of Meadows video series.

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Winter sports reduces illness costs in Oregon by up to 37 million annually

01/29/2019 19:08:00 by Meadows Team

Oregonians’ participation in outdoor recreation activities saves the state $1.4 billion annually in health care costs, according to a report released by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.

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An Awesome Weekend of Enrichment Awaits with a Healthy Serving of Vitamin D

01/25/2019 18:40:00 by Meadows Team

A weekend filled with sunshine should bring everyone out of their homes and into the sunlight to recreate, explore, take an adventure and literally improve their overall mood and outlook. Boy is this well timed on the week that there is no NFL playoffs!

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Mt Hood Meadows offers free midweek skiing to furloughed Federal employees

01/18/2019 18:59:00 by Meadows Team

Carving the cord on the upper mountain at Mt. Hood Meadows Beginning January 22, those federal workers who have been furloughed can receive free midweek skiing at Mt. Hood Meadows.

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Rotary Night offers $20 online Night Ticket January 21 at Mt. Hood Meadows

01/16/2019 19:03:00 by Meadows Team

Mt. Hood Meadows offers 140 acres of lighted skiing Snow enthusiasts will be able to hit the slopes on Martin Luther King day for just $20 during the annual Rotary Night fundraiser at Mt. Hood Meadows. The special $20 lift ticket is valid from 3 - 9 PM and must be purchased online in advance. Tickets the evening of at the ski area will be $25.

Toyota presents “Let’s Go for the Snow” Learn to Ride Deals at Mt. Hood Meadows

01/04/2019 13:11:00 by Meadows Team

World learn to ski and snowboard day at Mt. Hood Meadows Toyota has partnered with Mt. Hood Meadows to present some greatly discounted learn to ride packages for those eager to hit the slopes and learn to ski or snowboard this winter.

Cascade Express a full day of storm recovery and we are still not quite done

01/02/2019 00:59:00 by Meadows Team

Upper terminal of Cascade Express following a major storm at Mt. Hood Meadows What we found on the Cascade Express towers and rope line following a major storm was almost beyond belief.

Major weekend storm leads to massive Monday upper mountain storm recovery

12/31/2018 02:47:00 by Meadows Team

Ferocious. There’s no other way to describe the storm that hit Mt. Hood over the weekend.

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Sasquatch Sighting at Mt. Hood Meadows

12/29/2018 20:48:00 by Meadows Team

Team members and guests reported seeing the friendly creature inside the lodge!

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Legendary Heather Canyon Opens at Meadows boasting third deepest snowpack in North America

12/27/2018 23:44:00 by Meadows Team

Upper Heather Canyon opened at Mt. Hood Meadows | Grant Myrdal Photos (Mt. Hood, OR) - Mt. Hood Meadows dropped the gates to Heather Canyon today, offering some of the most exhilarating steep double-black diamond terrain in the Northwest.

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Cooper Spur Ski Area and Nordic Center Opens Wednesday

12/25/2018 17:36:00 by Meadows Team

MT. HOOD, OR (Immediate Release) – Cooper Spur Ski Area will open for the season Wednesday, December 26, just in time for the holiday week. Cooper Spur offers affordable skiing, snowboarding and tubing. The ski area is located on the north side of Mt. Hood, just 23 miles south of Hood River.

Mother Nature delivers a wonderful Christmas gift two feet of snow

12/25/2018 04:43:00 by Meadows Team

Asit Rathod enjoying the powder at Mt. Hood Meadows | Randy Boverman Photo It will be a happy holiday at Mt. Hood Meadows. With a mid-mountain base of nearly 90 inches, and 111 inches of snowfall this season, Meadows has one of the deepest bases and best coverage in North America.

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TWO FEET of new snow in 30 hours

12/24/2018 13:10:00 by Meadows Team

Storm riding at Mt. Hood Meadows during a December powder maker It’s the storm that just keeps on giving - a perfectly timed powder punch just in time for the holiday week at Mt. Hood Meadows.

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Make the most of your holiday at Mt. Hood Meadows

12/21/2018 18:16:00 by Meadows Team

Mt. Hood Express lift over the snowy slopes of Mt. Hood Meadows It’s officially winter and we are ready for a great holiday at Mt. Hood Meadows. This will help you plan and prepare for your day at Meadows.

Mt. Hood Meadows Begins Night Operations

12/14/2018 13:43:00 by Meadows Team

Night shot of friends riding the Mt. Hood Express chairlift With a foot of new snow this week, Mt. Hood Meadows will begin night operations this Friday.

Storming into the Holiday Season at Mt Hood Meadows

12/09/2018 18:02:00 by Meadows Team

Fireworks burst over Mt. Hood Meadows at the New Year's Eve celebration With a snowy week in the forecast, Mt. Hood Meadows presents a December loaded with events, holiday camps and festivities, increased transportation options and an expanded operational schedule.

Cascade Express Opened and Scheduled Daily

12/05/2018 01:32:00 by Meadows Team

The Cascade Express - Mt. Hood Meadows’ highest lift - was opened today, to the delight of skiers and snowboarders who got first tracks on the upper mountain.

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Sensational Saturday at Mt. Hood Meadows

12/02/2018 00:59:00 by Meadows Team

Saturday was all about Shooting Star and Vista and finding early season powder stashes.

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The Season Has Begun

12/01/2018 03:15:00 by Meadows Team

A snowboarder hits powder on opening day at Mt. Hood Meadows Snow enthusiasts turned out in droves for opening day at Meadows.

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Meadows Opens for the Season Friday

11/29/2018 22:25:00 by Meadows Team

Mt. Hood Express gets ready to kick off the 2018/19 season at Mt. Hood Meadows (Mt. Hood, OR - Immediate Release) — Mt. Hood Meadows will be open for daily operations starting tomorrow (Friday, November 30.);

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Season Kick Off Dinner and Party at Meadows December 1

11/26/2018 04:54:00 by Meadows Team

Diners enjoying a brewers dinner at Mt. Hood Meadows With a preview weekend under our belt, Mt. Hood Meadows now looks forward to getting the season under way! The Season Kick Off Dinner and Party will be presented Saturday, December 1.

Simply Awesome Saturday Preview

11/25/2018 00:43:00 by Meadows Team

Skiers enjoy the view of Mt. Jefferson on preview day at Mt. Hood Meadows

We have so many things to be grateful for this Thanksgiving holiday weekend. The storm was a gift - arriving on Thanksgiving day, giving us twenty inches of freshness, that blanketed our slopes and made a fragile, yet beautiful snowpack. Harvested snow filled in the thin spots and made for a spectacular Preview Day!

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Mt Hood Meadows Offers Preview Weekend Saturday and Sunday

11/23/2018 21:09:00 by Meadows Team

Storm forecast favorable for a preview day or two this weekend

11/21/2018 17:57:00 by Meadows Team

Pisten Bully snowcats are lined up and ready to start pushing and hauling snow for a possible preview weekend at Mt. Hood Meadows Three different storms are aligned to deliver an early season punch - with one to two feet of snow possible Wednesday into Saturday. And if the storm delivers as forecast we expect to open for preview days over Thanksgiving weekend.

When will Mt. Hood Meadows open for the season?

11/16/2018 19:14:00 by Meadows Team

Snowboarder sprays powder on a sunny day at Mt. Hood Meadows Over the past 24 seasons, Mt. Hood Meadows opens on average 29 days before Christmas - November 26. Fourteen of those seasons the ski area opened for daily operations before November 26, including the 96/97 season when October storms allowed an October 21 opening, 71 days before Christmas.

Two New Pisten Bully Snowcats

11/02/2018 04:48:00 by Meadows Team

Two new Pisten Bully snowcats arrive at Mt. Hood Meadows

Meadows commitment to snow grooming continues with the purchase of two PB 400 Park Pros. The cats add to an already impressive fleet of grooming equipment used for general trail grooming and to enhance the resort’s top rated terrain parks.

New snow excitement

10/29/2018 22:18:00 by Meadows Team

It’s always exciting to see enough snow falling to play in. And whether you’re a seasoned snow enthusiast or are new to it like Koa the Golden Lab, playing in new snow gets us excited about the the approach of winter. This snowfall prompts us to get ready for the season - get out your gear, apply some wax, do some squats, hit the ski show for some great deals, dig out your snow tires and…

Get your season pass - on sale now! The early season deadline ends Sunday, so get your best price now!

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Mt Hood Meadows Gets Dynamic to Improve Overall Resort Experience

10/15/2018 14:00:00 by Meadows Team

A snowboarder lays out a carve on groomed corduroy at Mt. Hood Meadows The daily price of a lift ticket at Mt. Hood Meadows will be determined by market demand this season. Officials say the resort will implement Dynamic Pricing - similar to the way airline tickets and hotel rooms are priced and sold.

Meadows Exchange Programs offers All Access Pass Purchasers 32 FREE SKI DAYS at other ski areas

10/09/2018 21:04:00 by Meadows Team

Meadows All Access season pass exchange program offers 29 free ski days at other ski areas

Mt. Hood Meadows has increased the amount of free ski days All Access pass purchasers will receive at other ski areas this season. In addition to five days at Washington's Mt. Baker, All Access pass purchasers will receive three days each at eight other ski resorts in Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah and Wyoming, bringing the grand total of free ski days to twenty-nine!

Ryan Kaiser and Kristina TyrgstadSaari set the pace for the inaugural Wyeast Howl 50K

10/08/2018 02:32:00 by Meadows Team

Nearly 100 runners took on the Wy’east Howl Saturday - a 50K trail race that started near Parkdale and finished at Mt. Hood Meadows.

Value Season Pass with All Peak Day Access is the same as the old Unlimited Season Pass

09/02/2018 18:49:00 by Meadows Team

Value pass pricing table please call 503.337.2222 ext. 0 with questions

Season Pass Store

As we enter our 51st season of operations, those who have purchased season passes in our online store will notice a subtle difference. You won’t see an Unlimited season pass selection - rather we have Value passes that have the “Upgrade to Add All Peak Days” preselected. That's the same as an unrestricted every day pass to Mt. Hood Meadows - the same as the old Unlimited.

Northwest Craft Spirit Festival at Mt Hood Meadows September 1

08/28/2018 22:02:00 by Meadows Team

Mt. Hood Meadows presents the first annual Northwest Craft Spirit Festival Saturday, September 1. Five local distilleries will be on hand to pour samples of their spirits, and serve up cocktail demonstrations.

Mutts on the Mountain Oregon Humane Society Fundraiser

08/21/2018 02:32:00 by Meadows Team

Mutts on the Mountain Oregon Humane Society Fundraiser at Mt. Hood Meadows Love the outdoors? You and your dog are invited to join the Oregon Humane Society for the 2nd annual Mutts on the Mountain Outdoor Festival, August 25 at Mt. Hood Meadows.

Mike Allen Smashes Course Record in 5th Annual Uphill Challenge

08/05/2018 00:41:00 by Meadows Team

The 5th annual Uphill Challenge was run in near perfect conditions at Mt. Hood Meadows Saturday, and it showed as nine category records were set including a new fastest time for the event.

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5th Annual Uphill Challenge and 5K Mountain Run at Mt Hood Meadows

07/20/2018 22:59:00 by Meadows Team

Running the Uphill Challenge at Mt. Hood Meadows The 5th annual Uphill Challenge will be run August 4 at Mt. Hood Meadows. The 1.2 mile uphill course gains 621 feet in elevation from the base area parking lot to the top of the Stadium Express. All category winners receive a custom branded trophy and the fastest man and woman each receive a $250 cash prize. Registration is $20 in advance ($15 for ages 14 and under).

SOLVe and the Snowriders Project host mountain clean up party at Mt Hood Meadows

07/09/2018 17:28:00 by Meadows Team

Keeping it clean - beautiful shot of Mt. Hood from the Meadows mountain cam. Mt. Hood Meadows has joined with SOLVE and the Snowrider Project to host a mountain cleanup party at Mt. Hood Meadows Saturday, July 21. Those assisting will receive a free scenic chair ride and lunch for their efforts.

Meadows presents Twilight Dinner Series intimate evening dinners with overnight RV parking available

07/04/2018 22:32:00 by Meadows Team

Sunset Dinner Series schedule of dinners at Mt. Hood Meadows (Mt. Hood, OR) — Mt. Hood Meadows will present a series of Twilight Dinners this summer featuring exquisite menus designed by Executive Chef Daniel DeHay. Each dinner is themed - a brewmaster dinner, a Meteor dinner to celebrate the return of the Perseids, a wine maker's dinner and a spirits dinner. The dinners require advance reservation (available online at www.mthoodmeadows.com) and can be packaged with a twilight scenic chair ride and overnight RV parking can be reserved (for self-contained RVs).

Summer Brew Fest Dinner and Star Gazing Party Kick Off Opening Weekend

06/25/2018 16:46:00 by Meadows Team

Meadows presents Brewer's Dinner featuring Double Mountain Meadows has loaded up the opening weekend Saturday, July 14, with the Summer Brew Fest, a Brew Fest Dinner and Star Gazing that evening. Meadows Vice President of Sales and Marketing Dave Tragethon says it will be a great start to a spectacular summer.

Summer scenic chair and hiking experience expanded to four days a week starting July 12

05/23/2018 03:20:00 by Meadows Team

Stadium Chair Lift provides summer scenic chair rides at Mt. Hood Meadows Mt. Hood Meadows will operate its scenic chair ride and hiking experience four days a week starting July 12. The Stadium chairlift will run from 10 AM - 4 PM Thursdays through Sundays with extended hours into the evening on Saturdays to provide sunset scenic chair rides.

"Suds and Shrooms" Brewers and Morel Mushroom Dinner Kicks off Summer Sunset Dinner Series

05/21/2018 12:18:00 by Meadows Team

Brewers and Morel Mushroom Dinner at Mt. Hood Meadows Mt. Hood Meadows has again paired up with Pfriem Family Brewers to present a “Suds and Shrooms” dinner Saturday, June 2nd. Last year the dinner sold out - probably because the menu is designed around arguably the most flavorful mushroom in the world - the morel.

Tyler Barnes and T.J. Moloney receive prestigious leadership awards

05/18/2018 18:00:00 by Meadows Team

Tyler Barnes receives prestigious FGD Leadership Award at Mt. Hood Meadows recognition dinner Pictured: V.P. Resort Operations Jeremy Riss, C.O.O. Jake Bolland, Barnes, C.E.O. Matthew Drake

Ski and Snowboard School Training Manger Tyler Barnes and Terrain Park Manager T.J. Moloney were honored Thursday evening nominated by their peers for their achievements this past season.

Harding and Kerrigan Team Win 11th Annual Sno-Kona Pond Skim

04/29/2018 20:33:00 by Meadows Team

The 11th Annual Sno-Kona Pond Skim at Mt. Hood Meadows was won by Tanya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan. Well Scott Fuson and Robert Palmer dressed as the ice skaters!

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Toyota reVEGETATE Speed and Style Course Delights Riders

04/22/2018 10:26:00 by Meadows Team

Riders assembled at Meadows for the relaunch of a favorite freestyle event with an environmental cause - reVEGETATE. Day one was the Speed and Style event.

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Meadows promotes long-time team members Mel Toney and Jeremy Evans to mountain leadership positions and welcomes Amanda Kandler as new Director of Finance

04/18/2018 12:13:00 by Meadows Team

Mel Toney, Jeremy Evans and Amanda Kandler portraits of new leadership positions at Mt. Hood Meadows Mt. Hood Meadows has promoted two long-time team members to mountain leadership positions. Mel Toney has taken the reins as Director of Mountain Operations and Jeremy Evans is the Director of Fleet Operations. The promotions occurred earlier this season. And the resort welcomes Amanda Kandler as it's new Director of Finance.

To improve is to change

04/05/2018 19:50:00 by Meadows Team

The dawn of a new day at Mt. Hood Meadows from the Parking Lot To improve is to change.

On Sunday, April 1, we put next year’s season passes for sale online. The blog headline announcing no more Unlimited Passes was not entirely correct and we apologize for the scare. A more accurate description is that we are simplifying our pass purchase process by starting everyone with a base value pass and giving the option to add unlimited access or adding just one or two peak days. In the end the price for the value pass with unlimited access is the same that we would charge for an unlimited pass on its own. It is essentially, the same pass.

This blog explains why this change is needed.

No More Unlimited Passes at Mt. Hood Meadows - Well Not Really

04/01/2018 13:30:00 by Meadows Team

Three skiers pause to view awesome clouds at Mt. Hood Meadows After this season, the Unlimited season pass will no longer be offered at Mt. Hood Meadows. In it’s place Meadows will offer a Value Season Pass to which peak day access can be added.

Meadows 2018/19 season passes on sale now

04/01/2018 13:07:00 by Meadows Team

Smiling snowboarder carves fresh snow at Mt. Hood Meadows 2018/19 Season Passes are on sale and those purchasing by May 31 not only receive the best price, but a free passholder bonus package as well. The package includes a free bonus lift ticket and three discount Buddy tickets.

New Vista Experience Launched

03/26/2018 17:49:00 by Meadows Team

Instructors pose for a shot at the top of the new Vista Experience at Mt. Hood Meadows Mt. Hood Meadows has launched “The Vista Experience” an added attraction for beginner skiers and snowboarders. The Vista Experience is a pathway from the top of the lift back down to the complex of beginner terrain.

Mt. Hood Meadows Spring Passes on sale

03/10/2018 00:10:00 by Meadows Team

Spring passes are now on sale at Mt. Hood Meadows With the deepest base of the season and conditions rivaling the best of anywhere on the continent, Mt. Hood Meadows has placed its Spring Pass on sale. The pass becomes valid Monday, March 12 for lift access every day the rest of the season.

SpringSational events abound at Meadows March and April

03/05/2018 00:46:00 by Meadows Team

SpringSational events abound in March and April With La Nina kicking into full force these last two weeks, March has roared in like a LION! An astounding 103 inches of snow fell the last two weeks and the powder has been crazy good! With our base snow depth now at almost 9 FEET (13 feet at mid-mountain) we’re looking forward to a SpringSational second half of the season!

Toyota reVEGETATE April 21 - 22 at Mt. Hood Meadows

03/01/2018 22:23:00 by Meadows Team

(Mt. Hood, OR - Immediate Release) -- This 50th Anniversary Season Mt. Hood Meadows revives its most popular, well-attended and environmentally focused freestyle events – reVEGETATE. The event was created in the mid-1990s to draw attention to Meadows' award winning native wild flower and revegetation program, a sustainable cause that resonated with competitors, sponsors and an appreciative audience.

Meadows Parks Voted 6th in North America in Transworld Snowboarding Poll

03/01/2018 18:43:00 by Meadows Team

Meadows Parks voted top 6 in North America by TWS Reader Poll The long awaited TWS 2018 Park Poll results have been officially released - and Mt. Hood Meadows has landed #6 in North America and #2 in the Northwest. The poll is driven by park riders voting on their favorite parks and a data-derived from Snow Park Technologies.

Storm drops two feet of snow on Mt Hood Meadows and promises even more

01/25/2018 07:41:00 by Meadows Team

Skiers delight in the two feet of new snow that fell at Mt Hood Meadows A late-January storm has dropped two feet of snow on Mt. Hood Meadows so far this week, with the brunt of the forecast snow yet to come.

Toyota Lets Go for the Snow Learn to Ride Nights

01/23/2018 14:12:00 by Meadows Team

Night lesson at Mt. Hood Meadows Toyota has partnered with Mt. Hood Meadows to present some greatly discounted learn to ride packages for those eager to hit the slopes and learn to ski or snowboard this Winter Games season.

Hood River Meadows Opens

01/22/2018 21:23:00 by Meadows Team

It came in spits and spurts over the weekend, but when all said in done the slow moving storm dropped a little over a foot of snow - enough to refresh the upper mountain and reopen Hood River Meadows terrain.

Pfriem presents New Years Eve Celebration at Mt Hood Meadows

12/26/2017 20:18:00 by Meadows Team

It’s a Party on the Mountain - New Year’s Eve Mt. Hood Meadows style. For the 50th time a new year will dawn on the slopes of Mt. Hood Meadows. This 50th anniversary edition includes extended night operations until after midnight, a rail Party in the Park freestyle event, a delicious dinner buffet, a tween party with games and music, a 21 and older party with Counterfeit Hits, champaign toast and balloon drop, and a fireworks display (at 10:15 PM).

Mt Hood Meadows Holiday Primer

12/20/2017 02:42:00 by Meadows Team

Happy holidays from Mt. Hood Meadows With December’s first major snow storm hitting the Cascades, Mt. Hood Meadows is moving into holiday mode. While the number of lifts and amount of terrain will be determined by conditions, and how much snow the resort receives, Meadows is ready for the holiday season.

Night Operations Begin Friday with Three Lifts Scheduled

12/13/2017 15:39:00 by Meadows Team

Night skiing at Mt. Hood Meadows Mt. Hood Meadows begins the night skiing season Friday with three lifts scheduled until 9 PM.

Toyota Dealers Association Named Official Vehicle Sponsor of Mt Hood Meadows

12/01/2017 16:00:00 by Meadows Team

Toyota and Mt. Hood Meadows ink deal just in time for resort’s 50^th Anniversary Season Celebration

Portland, Ore. (Nov,1 2017) – The Pacific Northwest Toyota Dealers Association and Mt. Hood Meadows announced a sponsorship agreement naming Toyota the official vehicle of Mt. Hood Meadows, further extending the deep roots Toyota has planted in the Pacific Northwest.

Lifts won't run at Meadows this holiday weekend but still plenty to be thankful for

11/24/2017 21:34:00 by Meadows Team

Mt. Hood from the Toyota Vista cam at Mt. Hood Meadows With a base area snow depth of thirteen inches and not enough substantial snow in the two-day forecast, Mt. Hood Meadows won’t be running lifts this holiday weekend. The ski area will wait for new snow (expected next week) to prep the mountain for an eminent opening of its 50th anniversary season.

Warm wet rain prevents Friday opening as we set our sights on the weekend

11/23/2017 19:38:00 by Meadows Team

Epic Kick Off on our Preview Saturday

11/19/2017 18:33:00 by Meadows Team

The Golden Anniversary Season was kicked off Saturday in a preview weekend which will go down as one of the best openings in Meadows history. Snow-vember has dumped over five feet of snow, with the last two feet coming in as powder just before the weekend. With a fortified base and powder on top, Meadows opened three express lifts - Mt. Hood, Stadium and Shooting Star - the first time that happened since preview days have been offered.

Mt. Hood Meadows Offers Preview Weekend November 18 and 19

11/15/2017 01:49:00 by Meadows Team

Meadows offers preview weekend November 18 and 19 Mt. Hood Meadows will offer a Preview Weekend this Saturday and Sunday (November 18 and 19), with lifts scheduled from 9 AM – 4 PM each day. The ski area is scheduled to operate daily beginning Friday, November 24, so the preview provides anxious passholders and mountain enthusiasts a few extra days to get some early season turns in.

Meadows purchases two new Pisten Bully 400 snowcats

11/03/2017 00:35:00 by Meadows Team

Pisten Bully 400 snowcat at Mt. Hood Meadows Mt. Hood Meadows has purchased two new Pisten Bully snowcats to enhance its state-of-the-art grooming fleet, one of the most advanced in the Northwest. The Pisten Bully 400s are scheduled to arrive next week and will be used for both general all mountain grooming as well as specialized terrain feature construction and maintenance of Meadows Parks.

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New Buttercup Lift Towers Placed at Mt. Hood Meadows

10/26/2017 21:10:00 by Meadows Team

The four towers of the new Buttercup quad chairlift were air transported into place Wednesday, bringing it one step closer to its ribbon cutting on November 24, the scheduled opening day for Mt. Hood Meadows.

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Mt Hood Meadows Terrain Parks Rated Top 10 in North America by Newschoolers Park Poll

10/21/2017 18:41:00 by Meadows Team

Meadows Parks ranked top 10 in North America by Newschoolers Park Poll The Newschoolers.com Park Poll has rated Mt. Hood Meadows terrain parks among the best in the North America. The Park Poll results were announced Friday and Meadows Parks were rated 7th in North America.

Hood River Express Chairlift to Open Early on Peak Days Prompting Major Day Lodge Remodel Project

10/19/2017 00:16:00 by Meadows Team

The major remodel supports the peak day parking initiative which will open the Hood River Express lift at 8:30 AM - allowing those parking at HRM an early half hour of runs.

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HPC Remodel Improves Demo, Tuning and Hard Goods Purchase Experience

10/12/2017 13:55:00 by Meadows Team

The High Performance Center remodel will improve the experience for those demoing, getting their equipment tuned or repaired and purchasing hard goods.

Meadows Enters 50th Anniversary Season with a New Lift Snowcats Remodeled Day Lodge and Demo Center

10/11/2017 03:28:00 by Meadows Team

Skier in powder at Mt. Hood Meadows Mt. Hood Meadows will have a lot to celebrate this 50th anniversary season, with a new lift, day lodge remodel, two new snowcats and a remodeled Demo Center, along with other improvements.

Love Your Columbia Day extends to the slopes of Mt. Hood Meadows

08/22/2017 17:18:00 by Meadows Team

Mountain cleanup day at Mt. Hood Meadows presented by SOLVE and the snowrider Project SOLVE and the snowrider Project have joined together for a litter clean up day at Mt. Hood Meadows.

Eclipse event enlightenment

08/14/2017 20:55:00 by Meadows Team

Great eclipse logo at Mt. Hood Meadows With this sensational stellar event just a week away, here’s an update of our three day operations.

Rory Jenkins and Gracie Schenkel win 4th Annual Uphill Challenge

08/05/2017 22:35:00 by Meadows Team

(Mt. Hood, OR -- August 5, 2017) -- More than 40 racers took the challenge of running (or walking) the 1.2 mile long, 631 foot elevation gain 4th annual Uphill Challenge today at Mt. Hood Meadows. Five category records were set, including the fastest woman record!

Artists meet nature August 12 in two workshops at Meadows

07/31/2017 23:17:00 by Meadows Team

Paint Nite artists paint a picture of Mt. Hood Artists meet nature at Mt. Hood Meadows, in two workshops presented Saturday, August 12. A nature photography workshop will be led by professional photographer Grant Myrdal in the morning. And a mountain painting class will be presented by Paint Nite in the afternoon. The workshops are scheduled so the most artistically inclined can participate in both.

Mt. Hood Meadows presents Saturdays on the Mountain in August

06/30/2017 19:37:00 by Meadows Team

Mt. Hood Meadows will make Saturdays special this August - offering weekly mountain events combined with a BBQ and summer scenic chair lift rides. Meadows was named for its unique lushness, wetland meadows and fields of wild flowers that come alive in August. The stunning beauty of the permit area is accessible through a series of hiking trails as well as the spectacular Stadium scenic chair ride.

Meadows Offers Overnight Parking Spaces for Great American Eclipse

06/08/2017 18:14:00 by Meadows Team

The Great American Eclipse will be viewable from Mt. Hood Meadows as it passes over Oregon With Oregon being the focal point on this continent for the Monday, August 21 eclipse, Mt. Hood Meadows is making overnight RV and self contained vehicle spaces available on a first reserved basis. Two hundred parking spaces will be available in Mt. Hood Meadows’ main paved parking lot.

Mountain biking added to Meadows Summer Adventure and Explorer Camps

06/03/2017 16:22:00 by Meadows Team

Campers enjoy nature at Mt. Hood Meadows Mt. Hood, OR (June 3, 2017) - Mt. Hood Meadows will present a total of six mountain camps this summer, adding mountain biking to it’s popular explorer and adventure camp line ups. The popular summer camps are designed for different age groups with the right combination of adventures and learning experiences to forge friendships and a deeper respect for nature.

Brewers and Morel Mushroom Dinner at Mt Hood Meadows June 17

06/02/2017 16:07:00 by Meadows Team

Brewers and morel mushroom dinner header Mt. Hood Meadows has paired up with Pfriem Family Brewers to present a brewers and mushroom dinner Saturday, June 17th. The menu is designed around arguably the most flavorful and popular mushroom in the world - the morel.

New Buttercup Quad Chairlift Under Construction

05/15/2017 23:03:00 by Meadows Team

Mt. Hood Meadows will replace its Buttercup beginner chairlift this summer. The lift was originally installed in the 1979/80 season, and has provided nearly forty years of introducing hundreds of thousands of new skiers and snowboarders to the sport.

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Jennifer Brandt, Lara Yeats, Fallon Burks and Dean Hardman Receive Awards

05/15/2017 14:14:00 by Meadows Team

Each year Mt. Hood Meadows recognizes leaders in our company for their accomplishments in fostering success. The leadership awards and a new Master Craftsmanship award were presented last week to deserving recipients.

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Meadows experiments with beginner terrain learning features last two days of the season

05/04/2017 14:19:00 by Meadows Team

Recognizing the desire to recreate in the winter by a growing market of outdoor enthusiasts, Meadows grooming, snow sports and parks department heads met this week to design a Terrain Based Learning (TBL) experience the final two days of the season.

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Alex Zimmerman trumps all in the 10th Annual Sno-Kona Pond Skim

04/30/2017 14:28:00 by Meadows Team

Pond Skim podium at Mt. Hood Meadows With 111 “skimmers” registered and a record number of spectators, the 10th Annual Sno-Kona Pond Skim was epic! This year’s costumes ranged from simply swimwear to dinosaurs to the Beetlejuice family! Costume creativity, overall impression and crowd enthusiasm were well represented on the podium.

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Meadows Offers Free Shuttles from Sandy and spectacular events on Earth Day

04/21/2017 15:30:00 by Meadows Team

Earth day events at Mt. Hood Meadows Mt. Hood Meadows has partnered with the Mt. Hood Express transportation service to provide free shuttling to the ski area from Sandy, Oregon Saturday, to celebrate Earth Day. The shuttle will run on a continuous schedule between Sandy and Meadows, and shuttle passengers will be rewarded with Meadows’ water bottles, KIND bars and a raffle entry. Those car pooling on Earth Day (with four or more people in the vehicle) will also receive water bottles and KIND bars and entry into the raffle featuring the ultimate carpool package: Oakley goggles (2 pairs), Yakima roof box, Salomon snowboard and DaKine backpack (2 packs).

Shuttle Schedule

Guaranteed Best Pricing on Next Year's Unlimited Season Passes Now

04/19/2017 17:09:00 by Meadows Team

(Mt. Hood, OR April 19, 2017) -- 2017/18 Unlimited season passes are on sale now for Mt. Hood Meadows 50th Anniversary Season. The passes provide access to every lift, every hour, every day during the 2017/18 season. Unlimited season passes provide the best overall value at Mt. Hood Meadows, requiring only seven visits or less to pay for itself at the early purchase rates.

Meadows Film Festival Winners Announced

04/12/2017 22:26:00 by Meadows Team

It has been an incredible year for filming at Mt. Hood Meadows this season, and the entries to the 8th annual Meadows Film Festival, presented by GoPro, Full Sail Brewing and Dakine were amazing. This year there was much more powder riding with less emphasis on park riding, which should be expected in a season that has dropped 44 feet of snow making for one of the best powder seasons ever.

2017/18 Season Passes go on sale Monday

04/12/2017 13:52:00 by Meadows Team

50th Anniversary season passes go on sale Monday at Mt. Hood Meadows It has been a spectacular season at Mt. Hood Meadows, as any current passholder can attest to. Passholder visitation this season through April 8 is up 27% over the 2015/16 season, and a whopping 91% over the low snow 2014/15 season! Next year's 50th Anniversary season pass pricing will be announced Monday when they go on sale.

Putting the Fun in Fundraising in April

04/11/2017 13:59:00 by Meadows Team

Crag Rats on a search on Mt. Hood Mt. Hood Meadows is using the wintery continuation of the season to raise money and awareness for local causes. Hood River Crag Rats and the Human Access Project get special attention and you can help reach our fundraising goals for these to great efforts in April!

Meadows adds four midweek bonus appreciation days to raise money for Hood River Crag Rats

04/06/2017 19:17:00 by Meadows Team

Hood River Crag Rats conduct technical search and rescue missions regardless of season night or day. Mt. Hood Meadows has added four midweek bonus days to the season (April 17 - 20) and will use them to raise funds for the Hood River Crag Rats, the oldest Mountain Rescue organization in America.

2017 Full Sail Banked Slalom Results

04/02/2017 20:06:00 by Meadows Team

More than 100 competitors raced in the 11th annual Full Sail Banked Slalom Saturday, in what they said was the most technical and fun course in the history of the event.

Spring Brew Fest tops weekend events heading into Spring Break

03/21/2017 20:59:00 by Meadows Team

Spring Brew Fest tops weekend events heading into Spring Break at Mt. Hood Meadows

Even with snow in this week’s forecast, Meadows has turned the knob to Spring and the celebration formally kicks off this Saturday with the annual Spring Brew Fest.

Get the Girls Out highlights weekend events

03/17/2017 10:10:00 by Meadows Team

She Jumps presents Get the Girls Out at Mt. Hood Meadows Saturday. This event will cover the whole mountain, and females of all ages and abilities are welcome. Spend the morning exploring the mountain with your new lady-posse, and have your chance at some free goodies with the mountain-wide scavenger hunt all morning long!

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Authorities recover body of missing skier

03/16/2017 21:00:00 by By Jim Ryan | The Oregonian/OregonLive

Photo from last Saturday as teams searched for missing skier Steve Leavitt

Authorities have recovered the body of a missing skier who died after apparently hitting a tree at Mt. Hood Meadows last week.

Ski community rallies around volunteers searching for missing skier

03/13/2017 17:54:00 by Special from KATU.com

Volunteers search for missing skier Steve Leavitt at Mt. Hood Meadows HOOD RIVER, Ore. – The community is offering support for the search and rescue teams who spent hundreds of combined hours looking for a missing skier on Mt. Hood. Crews suspended the search for Steve Leavitt, 57, of The Dalles on Saturday, shifting their efforts over to a recovery.

Search for missing skier at Mt. Hood Meadows

03/08/2017 18:32:00 by Meadows Team

We are assisting in a search effort today for a missing skier at Mt. Hood Meadows. Here is information released by the Hood River County Sheriff's office, which is coordinating the search:

Gated access areas closed today extreme conditions

03/08/2017 16:21:00 by Meadows Team

Avalanche Warning Banner Our gated access areas (Heather Canyon / Private Reserve) will be closed today due to extreme conditions.

While winter rages Spring Pass goes on sale

03/01/2017 14:21:00 by Meadows Team

A late February storm delivers 30 more inches of powder at Mt. Hood Meadows With yet another winter storm raging (having already dropped two-and-a-half feet of powder), Mt. Hood Meadows has announced Spring Passes will become valid beginning March 10.

Heather Dreams

02/24/2017 01:39:00 by Meadows Team

This has been a remarkable weather pattern this week for Heather Dreams.

Let the Events Begin - Special Events Abound in last half of the season

02/20/2017 19:37:00 by Meadows Team

As the days grow longer and the season moves towards Spring, Mt. Hood Meadows puts on some of the most fun, competitive, spectator friendly and engaging events and activities in the Northwest.

Meadows Value Pass Discounted to $249 for the rest of the season

02/20/2017 17:14:00 by Meadows Team

Celebrating the Mt. Hood Meadows Value Pass being discounted for the rest of the season. The Mt. Hood Meadows Value Pass has been reduced in price to just $249. The pass is designed to provide every day access to Meadows, and restricts access only this last weekend of February from 9 AM - 3 PM Saturday and Sunday.

Vista Scenic Guided Snowshoe Tours

02/19/2017 19:13:00 by Meadows Team

Guided snowshoe tour from Vista at Mt. Hood Meadows Mt. Hood Meadows will offer guided snowshoe tours from the top of its Vista five times this season. The experience includes a ride up the Vista highspeed quad, a and a gentle hike along the spectacular White River Canyon, above timberline and into the wooded areas of Mt. Hood Meadows. Five tour dates have been announced for this spectacular experience, which is topped off with dining at the Alpenstube restaurant.

Preparing for our 50th Anniversary season

01/26/2017 13:47:00 by Meadows Team

1948 Olympic gold medalist Gretchen Fraser officially opens Meadows on January 26, 1968

Mt. Hood Meadows Preparing for
50th Anniversary Season Celebration

Mt. Hood, OR (For Release January 26, 2017) — Forty-nine years ago today, Mt. Hood Meadows officially opened with ceremonies attended by over 200 dignitaries including America’s only Olympic gold medalist Gretchen Fraser. The ski area launched with two lifts, a T-bar and a rope tow. Fraser’s inaugural run was the full 1,061 vertical drop from the top of the Blue lift, ending at the base area lodge, skiing through the grand opening ribbon. And while the run took only a few minutes, it was the culmination of an initiative that began more than two years earlier when Portland businessman Franklin G. Drake saw the U.S. Forest Service announcement requesting proposals to build a new ski area on Mt. Hood.

The Official Learn to Ski or Snowboard Record was Set - Now What?

01/10/2017 00:13:00 by Meadows Team

More than 100 people participated in the World's Largest Lesson record attempt at Mt. Hood Meadows We received word from the organizers of the World's Largest Lesson that last Friday's world record attempts for largest ski and largest snowboard lessons should be successful. The first attempt a year ago ran into some logistic issues, with problems documenting that all the lessons were happening at the same time. d

January is Learn a Snow Sports Month join us for awesome skiing and snowboarding!

Meadows Joins Ski Areas Nationally for World's Largest Lesson Record Attempt

12/31/2016 17:33:00 by Meadows Team

Participants celebrate their record setting achievement at Mt. Hood Meadows Mt. Hood Meadows will join ski areas from across the country and Canada to set a Guinness World Record for the most people learning to ski and snowboard at one time. Friday, January 6 is the designated day where thousands of people across the country will take their first lesson at their local ski area.

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Brew Years Eve Celebration at Mt. Hood Meadows

12/23/2016 13:58:00 by Meadows Team

Fireworks display above the slopes of Mt. Hood Meadows New Year's Eve Mt. Hood Meadows is throwing a New Year’s Eve party to celebrate one of the best starts to a season in decades! With a nation-leading snow depth and a forecast for more to come it is time to PARTY with a Brew Year’s Eve celebration presented by Full Sail Brewing Company. Lifts run until after midnight, fireworks go off at 10:15, there's a spectacular New Year's Eve dinner and Dance Machine performs live to bring in the New Year!

Heather Canyon Opened But Please Respect the Access Gates

12/18/2016 22:32:00 by Meadows Team

Mt. Hood Meadows opened Heather Canyon today, one of the earliest openings ever for the resort’s franchise expert terrain. The lowest gates serving Jack’s Woods and Absolute Magnitude were opened Saturday, and with a considerable amount of human effort but the rest of Heather Canyon from A-Zone on down was opened today.

Meadows Holiday Weekend Highlighted with Winter Brew Fest Saturday

12/14/2016 19:39:00 by Meadows Team

Celebrating the awesome conditions moving into the holidays at Mt. Hood Meadows Events and entertainment is just more fun on the mountain - especially when that mountain is covered with one of the deepest snowpacks in the country!

Weekend Events

Meadows Open Daily For Season Amidst Major Winter Storm

12/06/2016 01:29:00 by Meadows Team

Asit Rathod enjoying a Powder Tuesday at Mt. Hood Meadows

Asit Rathod playing in the powder Tuesday at Mt. Hood Meadows (Randy Boverman Photo)

Mt. Hood Meadows has announced it has begun daily operations, two weeks earlier than scheduled.

Hood River Express and Nordic Center Possible Saturday

12/03/2016 00:31:00 by Meadows Team

Cross Country Skiers take strides at Meadows Nordic Center
Cross country skiers skating last season at the Meadows Nordic Center.

We’re focusing our prep efforts on Hood River Meadows and to the Nordic Center. Unless the weather takes an unexpected change from forecast, we plan on launching Hood River Express Saturday, and opening some trails at the Nordic Center.

Mt. Hood Meadows Announces Daily Lift Operations

11/27/2016 19:01:00 by Meadows Team

Early season powder at Mt. Hood Meadows from the 2015/16 season Mt. Hood Meadows announced it intends to continue daily operations Monday pending receiving more snow from a major storm forecast for tonight and tomorrow.

New Piston Bully Snowcat Features Advanced Tier 4 Emission Control Technology

11/24/2016 14:14:00 by Meadows Team

Mt. Hood Meadows purchased two new Pisten Bully snowcats this fall to bolster it’s already sizable fleet (16 groomers / 20 snowcats total). Both are from the PB 400 series that features Tier 4 diesel engines that comply with EPA mandated emission control specifications. Pisten Bully is a true innovator and has actually improved performance and power of these Tier 4 machines while reducing emissions.

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Limited Opening Friday

11/23/2016 19:28:00 by Meadows Team

Mt. Hood Meadows will open on a limited basis Friday (November 25) operating at least one lift from 9 AM - 4 PM. Buttercup is scheduled to operate, largely due to the resort's innovative snow harvesting program. With a forecast of 12 - 18 inches officials speculate that more lifts and terrain will be opened through the day or the weekend.

The six inches of snow has grown our base area snow depth to a foot, deep enough to get cats on the hill. Snow harvesting efforts began Wednesday morning in advance of a major winter storm that is forecast to drop two to three FEET through the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

Uphill hiking is prohibited in permit area - please follow the designated route!

Three to five FEET for the Cascades - Matt Zaffino Powder Alert

11/23/2016 15:41:00 by Matt Zaffino KGW Meteorologist / SkiOregon

KGW Meteorologist Matt Zaffino telemark skiing Maybe Oregon skiers should pay homage to Father Thanksgiving instead of Father Christmas, because this is when we want to be gifted with cold, fluffy delight. To coin a phrase that many of you may hope to never hear or read again, Old Man Turkey is delivering the goods over Thanksgiving weekend. This is going to turn into a really memorable start to what she be an extremely memorable ski season in the Northwest.

Getting Stoked for the Opening

11/21/2016 23:31:00 by Meadows Team

Mt. Hood between storms on the verge of opening. Everyone wants to know “When are you going to open?” And our reply is always, “As soon as we have enough snow and a forecast that lets us sustain a quality experience for our guests.” However....

Winter Storm Rages at Meadows

11/16/2016 04:22:00 by Meadows Team

A winter storm warning is developing into its full potential and Mt. Hood Meadows is being blasted with wind driven snow this evening. The storm moved in this morning and by noon there was a couple of inches of new snow. But the storm picked up in intensity in the afternoon and was dropping snow at up to 2 inches / hour by early evening.

New Vehicle Maintenance Facility Most State-of-the-Art in the Industry

11/10/2016 22:18:00 by Meadows Team

Vice President of Mt. Operations Steve Warila and Vehicle Maintenance Shop Manager Jeremy Evans talk about Meadows’ new state-of-the-art vehicle maintenance facility in this video.

Summer investments will improve the guest experience

11/08/2016 18:07:00 by Meadows Team

Meadows' new 10,000 square foot stat-of-the-art vehicle maintenance facility It's been a busy summer getting after a multitude of improvement projects in preparation for the upcoming season. Most notably is a new 10,000 square foot vehicle maintenance facility that will greatly improve the overall experience at Meadows for our guests and our team members.

Local Weather Experts Concur La Nina Should Bring Above Normal Snow This Winter

11/05/2016 16:35:00 by Meadows Team

La Nina forecast for this winter Our local meteorologists have weighed in and sized up the winter forecast, saying odds are we should see more snow than normal on Mt. Hood. Good for Hood - great for skiers and snowboarders.

Major Winter Storm to Hit the Northwest

10/13/2016 14:11:00 by Meadows Team

Major winter storm system approaches the Northwest image from OpenSnow.com

It’s early in the season and we’re already getting pummeled with winter storms. Local forecasters expect more precip and cold temperatures with an above average snowpack on Mt. Hood this season!

Turns 4 Tenants Offers Landlords Incentives for Housing Our Team

09/30/2016 23:30:00 by Meadows Team

Team members at Meadows having a great time at work and play! Mt. Hood Meadows has announced a new housing program that will reward local homeowners and landlords providing rental spaces to Meadows team members. “Turns 4 Tenants” (T4T) is a community based program that aims to help connect staff members with available rentals in the community by providing the landlord or homeowner a season pass or 10 day tickets, whichever they choose.

600 New Rossignol RTL Skis for Mt. Hood Meadows Rental Center

09/26/2016 19:52:00 by Meadows Team

The entire inventory of adult alpine rental skis will be brand new this season, as the Mt .Hood Meadows Rental Center has purchased 600 pair of Rossignol RTL skis.

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New Express Check in Rental Center for Online Reservations

09/26/2016 19:48:00 by Meadows Team

Mt. Hood Meadows is offering a new service this year to those purchasing their rental equipment online in advance. With a 24 hour advance online purchase, the rental center will pre-tech the equipment, pull the skis or snowboard, put the guests name on it and attach any lift ticket or lesson vouchers ordered.

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New Boot Rack and Drying System Gives Rental Center Techs Super Human Powers

09/26/2016 19:43:00 by Meadows Team

The Meadows Rental Center boot fitters will have super powers this season, able to move two thousand pounds - literally a TON of boots - with just two fingers. And that will also move the rental center lines more quickly on busy days.

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Lulubeatz, DJ OSO Fresh and the Brothers Jam Perform Live at the Slabtown Block Party October 6

09/18/2016 16:10:00 by Meadows Team

NW 17th will be grooving First Thursday October 6 with local Slabtown artists performing at the Slabtown Block Party. Recording artist, songwriter and performer LuluBeatz and her crew will perform original hip hop songs with DJ Oso Fresh to get the party rocking. The Brothers Jam will keep the party going until the sun goes down with their rootsy rock and deep rhythmic grooves. Both acts are rooted right in Slabtown.

Meadows New 7 Hour Ticket Pricing Will Maximize On Mountain Value

09/07/2016 23:12:00 by Meadows Team

Day ticket purchasers at Meadows this season will receive maximum value with new 7 hour ticket pricing. Day skiers at Mt. Hood Meadows will have the convenience of starting when they want and getting full value from their lift ticket thanks to a new pricing program offered this season. Meadows will no longer base pricing on set time shifts and instead will allow ticket purchasers to start their day when they are ready.

Altitude Fashion Boutique in Historic Slabtown Celebrates First Anniversary

08/29/2016 10:49:00 by Meadows Team

Altitude Fashion Lifestyle Boutique 1st anniversary celebration Altitude - a men’s and women’s fashion boutique at 17th and Northrup celebrates its first anniversary September 1. Altitude provides shoppers with a unique experience where they can explore a collection of clothing, art and gift items that they won’t find elsewhere, while enjoying a glass of beer or wine from the bar.

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Mt. Hood Meadows Oktoberfest Celebrates the Changing Season with Flavorful Seasonals September 4

08/26/2016 11:15:00 by Meadows Team

Mountain Oktoberfest at Mt. Hood Meadows Mt. Hood Meadows presents Oktoberfest Sunday, September 4, to celebrate the changing of the seasons with flavorful microbrew seasonals and Bavarian food. In true Oktoberfest fashion, the event will be in full view of spectacular Mt. Hood, staged on the resort’s outdoor Sun Deck. The alpine setting and robust seasonal brews will help transport revelers to Bavaria the origin of the Oktoberfest tradition.

Daniel Sealand and Gracie Giest Win 3rd Annual Uphill Challenge

08/21/2016 21:06:00 by Meadows Team

A field of forty competitors turned out for the third annual Uphill Challenge at Mt. Hood Meadows Saturday. With clear blue skies, ideal weather and the wild flowers blooming, the runners dashed from the main parking lot, on a wooded forest trail and on to a switchback course that ascended up the mountain.

Paint the Mountain in the Nude

08/14/2016 20:07:00 by Meadows Team

Hobbyists receive professional guidance to paint their masterpiece of Mt. Hood As summer runs late, the mountain slowly undresses it’s nighty of snow, revealing its natural beauty beneath. Painters and hobbyists will join together Saturday, August 27 to capture the mountain in all it’s naked glory on canvas. Provocative? Perhaps. But for those attending the splendor of the mountain and their artistry is let loose with a glass of Naked Winery. Inhibition dismissed - now the artist within takes over and creates a one-of-a-kind masterpiece of the mountain.

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Grant Myrdal Presents Nature Photography Hike July 30 at Mt. Hood Meadows

07/24/2016 21:02:00 by Meadows Team

Hiking Photography Workshop Professional photographer Grant Myrdal, who will provide insight and techniques to capture the natural beauty of Mt. Hood in a nature photography hike and workshop at Mt. Hood Meadows July 30.

SOLVE Mountain Cleanup Highlights Slopeside Sustainability Shindig at Mt. Hood Meadows July 23

07/13/2016 15:50:00 by Meadows Team

Mt. Hood Meadows’ weekend scenic chairlift ride and hiking experience will be “cleaned up” Saturday, July 23 at a Slopeside Sustainability and Mountain Cleanup Day. Those that want to pitch in are invited to join the SOLVE Mountain Cleanup activity, to search for litter or lost items from the past season.

Mountain Wine Festival Kicks Off Summer Weekends at Mt. Hood Meadows

07/06/2016 17:23:00 by Meadows Team

The mountain wine festival at Mt. Hood Meadows will be presented July 16 Mt. Hood, OR (Immediate Release) - The first annual summer mountain wine festival at Mt. Hood Meadows will be presented Saturday, July 16, featuring dozens of Oregon varietals from several Hood River and Willamette Valley wineries.

Cooper Spur Mt. Resort hosts Short Track Weekend Mountain Bike Event July 15 - 17

06/29/2016 00:40:00 by Meadows Team

Mt. Hood, OR - (Immediate Release) - Cooper Spur Mt. Resort presents the first annual Short Track Weekend Mountain Bike event July 15 - 17 at the property, located on the north side of Mt. Hood. The event kicks off Friday evening with a family fun race at 6 PM, to give families a chance to mountain bike together, get used to the course and prep for Saturday and Sunday’s featured events.

Mt. Hood Meadows Receives "Recycler of the Year" Award from Association of Oregon Recyclers

06/10/2016 23:00:00 by Meadows Team

Mt. Hood Meadows receives Company Recycler of the Year award from Association of Oregon Recyclers Mt. Hood Meadows was awarded the company “Recycler of the Year” by the Association of Oregon Recyclers at the annual Sustainable Oregon Conference in Portland Friday.

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Mt. Hood Meadows Introduces New Value Pass an Improved Midweek Pass with Nightly and Off-peak Weekend Day Access

06/10/2016 06:03:00 by Meadows Team

There will be plenty of freshies this MLK holiday at Mt. Hood Meadows Mt. Hood Meadows will offer a new pass this season that combines the best of a midweek pass with a night pass and adds early and late season weekend access. The pass rewards those with flexible schedules who can avoid the peak crowds on weekends and holidays with an incredibly low price - just $379 ($299 for ages 15 - 24) when purchased before November 7, 2016.

Mount Hood Cooper Spur Land Exchange Clarification Act Passes House in Near Unanimous Vote

06/09/2016 02:58:00 by Meadows Team

June 8, 2016 WASHINGTON, DC— A bill authored by U.S. Reps. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) and Earl Blumenauer (D-Portland) requiring the U.S. Forest Service to complete a land exchange on Mt. Hood has passed the U.S. House in an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote, 401-2. The Mount Hood Cooper Spur Land Exchange Clarification Act (H.R. 3826) directs the Forest Service to move forward with the underlying land exchange—first approved by Congress in 2009— which would help protect the local water source and grow jobs in the community.

Meadows Presents Summer Mountain Explorer and Adventure Kids Camps

05/29/2016 21:43:00 by Meadows Team

Meadows presents four mountain kids camps this summer. MT. HOOD, OR (Immediate Release) - Mt. Hood Meadows will present four mountain kids camps this summer. There are two different camps one designed for kids exploring the natural world and their relationship with it, and the other presenting action adventures.

Meadows Recognized Nationally for Support of CHILL Program

05/28/2016 17:56:00 by Meadows Team

Meadows Snow Sports Services Director Chris Kastner and C.E.O. Matthew Drake receive the Burton Chill host resort award from Burton's V.P. of Global Resorts Jeff Boliba. Burton Snowboards Vice President of Global Resorts and Chill Board Member, Jeff Boliba, presented this year's annual Chill Host Mountain Award to Mt. Hood Meadows during the Annual NSAA Conference in Nashville, TN. Each year, Chill recognizes one of its host mountains for the high level of on-snow instruction it gives to Chill participants as well as other support of Chill throughout the season. Thank you for all that you do for Chill!

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Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend - and purchase next year's pass by Tuesday for the best deal

05/27/2016 16:14:00 by Meadows Team

With the holiday weekend upon us we want to encourage you to get outdoors and recreate this weekend. Remember the freedoms we enjoy have been and continue to be paid for by those serving our country and making sacrifices. Let’s make the most of this holiday which is being celebrated to honor our brave and noble service men and women and their families. We present this video tribute in recognition of their service (music from the U.S. Army Band).

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John Bain and Michael Birch-Jones Receive Leadership Awards

05/18/2016 14:04:00 by Meadows Team

President's and FGD Leadershp awards presented at Mt. Hood Meadows Pictured: C.O.O. Jake Bolland, Michael Birch-Jones, John Bain and C.E.O. Matthew Drake

Rental Center Manager Michael-Birch Jones and Mountain Safety Manager John Bain receive this year's prestigious Mt. Hood Meadows leadership awards.

Meadows Celebrates Last Day with a Season Ending Festival

05/12/2016 17:16:00 by Meadows Team

Season Ending Festival at Mt. Hood Meadows

The season will come to an end Saturday at Mt. Hood Meadows - with lifts scheduled from 9 AM - 2 PM and a free concert presented beginning at 11. Lift tickets are discounted to just $49 for adults and $20 for juniors (age 7 - 14) and seniors (65 and older). The free concert will be staged under a performance tent and presented regardless of the weather, featuring the “Greenneck Daredevils” and “Tap Water”.

Meadows Offers Three More Days in May For Free By Locking In Next Year's Pass

05/06/2016 13:32:00 by Meadows Team

Riders enjoy the spring sunshine while riding the Cascade Express at Mt. Hood Meadows Meadows will operate lifts for three more days - this weekend May 7 and 8, and then a final day Saturday May 14 and there’s a special $49 lift ticket ($20 for ages 7 - 14 and 65 - 74).

Von Flowtow and Bubb win Sno-Kona Pond Skim on a Tandem Ski

05/01/2016 02:11:00 by Meadows Team

Mauricio Von Flowtow and Isaac Bubb riding tandem on skis win 9th Annual Sno-Kona Pond Skim The 9th Annual Sno-Kona Pond Skim was presented at Mt. Hood Meadows with a packed base area crowd and ideal weather. Over half of the nearly 100 competitors made it across the 100 foot pond in a qualifying run, setting up a great second run finals.

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50 Years Ago Today Mt. Hood Meadows Permit Awarded

04/28/2016 14:42:00 by Meadows Team

USFS awards Mt. Hood ski area permit to Mt. Hood Meadows, LTD on April 27, 1966 1966 — 50 years ago TODAY (April 27, 1966)

Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon Ltd., a Portland-based group organized by contractor Franklin Drake, has been picked as developer for a new winter sports site at Hood River Meadows on the southeast face of Mount Hood.

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9th Annual Sno-Kona Pond Skim at Mt. Hood Meadows Saturday

04/27/2016 00:19:00 by Meadows Team

Skier creates a big wake and crowd response at the Sno-Kona Pond Skim at Mt. Hood Meadows MT. HOOD, OR (Immediate Release) – The Sno-Kona Pond Skim, one of the most well attended spectator-friendly events of the season, will be presented this Saturday, April 30 at Mt. Hood Meadows. A hundred costumed competitors will attempt to skim across an ice-water pond, located right in the base area, to win prizes and glory. Presented by Kona Brewing Co., the festive event brings music, costumes, a beach fashion show and plenty of Liquid Aloha to Meadows.

Meadows Celebrates Earth Day with Sustainability Shindig and Free Shuttling from Sandy Saturday

04/21/2016 18:41:00 by Meadows Team

A "snowbow" at Mt. Hood Meadows promising a sustainable future. With Tuesday’s announcement by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that last month’s hottest March on record continued an 11 month hot streak, Mt. Hood Meadows retaliates Saturday with a Sustainability Shindig. Just the announcement of the event is already having a chilling effect, as the forecast for the weekend has switched from record highs to colder temps with a snowy forecast on the mountain.

US Olympic Snowboard Head Coach Mike Jankowski Teaches Kids to Snowboard at Meadows

04/20/2016 21:29:00 by Meadows Team

US Snowboard Team Head Coach Mike Jankowski teaches a student how to snowboard. Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA hosted a “Learn to Ride” event Sunday, treating students from two local elementary schools to free snowboarding lessons that incorporated leadership and character building activities.

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Outstanding Weekend for Wounded Warriors and Their Families

04/13/2016 21:42:00 by Ed Bronsdon - Outdoors For All

Wounded warriors enjoy time with their families at Mt. Hood Meadows Again this season Mt. Hood Meadows hosted a group from wounded warriors, veterans and their families, to come up and have some on-the-snow fun together. Some of the participants were assisted with specialized adaptive equipment and instruction.

Suits 'n Boots Human Access Project Fundraiser at Meadows April 17

04/06/2016 17:59:00 by Meadows Team

Suits 'n Boots celebration at Mt. Hood Meadows MT. HOOD, OR (Immediate Release) – On Sunday, April 17, Meadows, Popina Swimwear and Kona Brewing will get everyone in the summer spirit with a Suits ’n Boots celebration, a fund and awareness raiser for the Human Access Project (HAP).

Ski to Defeat ALS Highlights Eventful Weekend at Meadows

04/05/2016 13:22:00 by Meadows Team

Ski to Defeat ALS at Mt. Hood Meadows Ski To Defeat ALS, MazotFest Avalanche Dog Funraiser and a guided scenic snowshoe tour highlights this weekend's activities at Meadows.

Jake Woodard Wins 7th Annual Meadows Film Festival Vote for your Fan Favorite

04/04/2016 12:57:00 by Meadows Team

Meadows Film Festival winners celebrated Sunday at Mt. Hood Meadows The 2016 Meadows Film Festival was presented Sunday with six entries that truly captured Meadows’ amazing season. Awesome powder days, playing in the parks and having fun on the mountain with family, friends and even pets were featured in the videos.

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Full Sail Banked Slalom Results

04/03/2016 23:57:00 by Meadows Team

Full Sail Banked Slalom on the Tunnel of Love course at Mt. Hood Meadows The 10th Annual Full Sail Banked Slalom was run Saturday on a perfect spring day on an entirely new venue - the Tunnel of Love. Here are the results.

Results

Mt. Hood Meadows Partners with Steamboat and Winter Park Colorado Ski Resorts to Offer Free Skiing to Passholders

04/01/2016 19:20:00 by Meadows Team

MT. HOOD, OR and DENVER, CO (For Release April 1, 2016) Mt. Hood Meadows and Intrawest officials announced today that their respective season passholders will receive three free lift tickets at each others properties in the 2016/17 season.

MT HOOD MEADOWS OPENS SPRING PARK

04/01/2016 12:09:00 by Meadows Team

Meadows Spring Park is a collaborative creation with Snow Park Technologies

Created in Partnership with Snow Park Technologies, Progressive Late Season Terrain Park Offers Variety, Flow and Unrivaled Design
West Coast Resort’s Snowpack Deepest in North America

MT. HOOD, Ore. – Mar. 30, 2016 – Significant snowfall and base depths of 10 to 20 feet are propelling Mt. Hood Meadows into an extended Spring season scheduled to go through mid-May, and have allowed the resort to return its annual Spring Park to Vista, making it one of the longest flow parks in the country.

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A New Twist is Added to the 10th Annual Full Sail Banked Slalom Saturday April 2

03/23/2016 21:45:00 by Meadows Team

Registration is underway for the 10th Annual Full Sail Banked Slalom, to be presented at Mt. Hood Meadows Saturday April 2. A new twist has been added to celebrate the 10th annual event - the course will be moved to a fun and novel venue - Tunnel of Love! This natural banked slalom has been a favorite at Meadows for years, tight, natural banked turns located between Ridge Run and Chunky Swirly.

Fat Bike Festival and Free Demo Friday

03/22/2016 22:26:00 by Meadows Team

Riders demo Fat Bikes on the snow at Mt. Hood Meadows. Mt. Hood Meadows will present it’s second Fat Bike Festival of the season Friday March 25. Fat bikes are modified mountain bikes with tires that are twice as wide to provide traction on otherwise unrideable surfaces - like SNOW!

28th Annual Oregon Cancer Ski Out March 13 and 14

03/05/2016 15:26:00 by Meadows Team

The 28th Annual Oregon Cancer Ski Out will be presented at Meadows March 13 and 14. The two-day event for skiers and snowboarders combines fun and a unique team competition to raise funds to fight cancer.

Bill McMahon Returns to the Sport he Loves

02/29/2016 00:35:00 by Meadows Team

Bill McMahon returns to the sport he loves thanks to Mt. Hood Meadows adaptive ski program. Bill McMahon is a long time season pass holder and avid skier. Less than a year ago he suffered a traumatic brain injury that left him bed bound, unable to get up and unable to even talk. The prognosis did not look good. He was admitted to Marquis Centennial a skilled nursing facility for rehab, and just seven months later, Bill returned to the slopes.

Long-time Meadows Employees Honored for Forty Years of Service

02/25/2016 15:36:00 by Meadows Team

Steve Warila Kim Donaghy Aidee Farwig and Jeanne Farwig all have worked for Meadows for forty or more seasons Mt. Hood Meadows staff gathered this week to honor four employees who have worked at Meadows for forty or more seasons. Vice President of Mountain Operations and Planning Steve Warila (40 seasons), Equipment Technician Kim Donaghy (40 seasons), Ticketing Auditor Aidee Farwig (47 seasons) and Ski Instructor Jeanne Farwig (44 seasons), were recognized for their years of service at a ceremony at the resort.

Fat Bike Festival Features FREE Demos Friday February 12

02/05/2016 00:35:00 by Meadows Team

Fat bike demos at Mt. Hood Meadows Fat bikes are all the rage and in a state like Oregon they should be! These modified mountain bikes sport tires that are twice as wide to provide traction on otherwise unrideable surfaces - like SNOW! They also make beach riding not only possible but fun.

Downhill Champion Bill Johnson Dies at 55

01/22/2016 23:20:00 by Meadows Team

American Gold Medalist Bill Johnson trained at Mt. Hood Meadows as a member of the Sandy High School Ski Team Bill Johnson - the first American to win Olympic Gold in alpine skiing, passed away Thursday. He trained at Meadows in the 70s as a member of the Sandy High School ski team.

Meadows Commemorates NSAA Safety Month with a Safety Fair Saturday

01/22/2016 16:25:00 by Meadows Team

January is national ski area safety month and while safety is something we focus on every day of the season, we’re celebrating this Saturday with our Safety Fair.

Super El Nino Storm Drops 20 Inches in 24 Hours Over 100 Inch Base Now

01/20/2016 17:55:00 by Meadows Team

Meadows received 20 inches of snow in 24 hours adding to the 254" of snow received this season!

Meadows Surpasses One Hundred Inch Snow Depth at the Base Area and 174 inches at Mid-ountain
Super Snowy El Nino delivers twenty inches in last 24 hours
254” of snow so far this season (eclipsing last year’s 195” total season snowfall)
Mid-mountain snow depth now deeper than the length of a food truck

Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort was already one of the top ten snowiest ski areas in North America - before this latest storm dropped twenty inches of snow in the last 24 hours. Meadows has now received 254 inches of snow this season - surpassing last year’s 195 inches total season snowfall. Meadows averages 430 inches each season, which should be easily reached if the Super El Nino continues to deliver the snow.

So we set a world record. Now what? Learn to ski or snowboard this month!

01/09/2016 00:13:00 by Meadows Team

World record ski and snowboard lesson attempt at Mt. Hood Meadows Mt. Hood Meadows joined 160 other ski areas today to establish a new Guinness world record for the most amount of people taking a ski and snowboard lesson. Unofficially we recorded 91 skiers and 92 snowboarders, which was in the top three in turnouts of the ski areas who have reported so far. January is Learn a Snow Sports Month join us for awesome skiing and snowboarding!

Guinness Record to be set in Friday's World's Largest Ski Lesson Event

01/03/2016 14:22:00 by Meadows Team

World's Largest Lesson Record Breaking Attempt Friday, January 8 at Mt. Hood Meadows

Mt. Hood Meadows among more than 160 ski areas participating in World's Largest Ski Lesson Record Attempt
Participates can sign up in advance for just $20 for lift ticket, 2 hour lesson and equipment rental package