Mount Hood Skibowl

Mount Hood Skibowl
SkiBowl Peak in the Winter
SkiBowl Peak in the Winter
Mount Hood Skibowl is located in Oregon
Mount Hood Skibowl
Mount Hood Skibowl
Location in Oregon
Mount Hood Skibowl is located in the United States
Mount Hood Skibowl
Mount Hood Skibowl
Mount Hood Skibowl (the United States)
LocationMount Hood, Clackamas County, Oregon, US
Nearest major cityGovernment Camp immediately north, Portland 60 miles (100 km) west
Coordinates45°18′07″N 121°46′24″W / 45.30189°N 121.773212°W / 45.30189; -121.773212
Top elevation5,027 feet (1,532 m)
Base elevation3,500 feet (1,067 m)
Skiable area960 acres (388 ha)
Trails65
20% beginner
40% intermediate
40% advanced
Longest run3.0 miles (4.8 km)
Lift system4 chairs, 3 rope tow, 1 platter lift, 1 tubing tow
Snowfallyearly snowfall: 25 ft (7.62 m)
average pack: 8 ft (2.44 m)[1]
Snowmakingtubing hill and ski school carpet only
Night skiingYes, 4 chairlifts, 34 runs
WebsiteMount Hood Skibowl

Mount Hood Skibowl is a recreation area on Mount Hood located near Government Camp, Oregon. It is the largest night ski area in the United States, and the total skiable area encompasses an area of 960 acres (388 ha) (about two thirds of this is lit). The resort is the closest ski venue to Portland, with an elevation of 3,600 feet (1,097 m) at the lodge, rising to just over 5,000 feet (1,524 m) at the summit. The average snowfall at the area is 300 inches (762 cm), with an average consolidated base around 100 inches (254 cm) and 65 marked trails. An adventure park in the area includes alpine slides, zip-line, and bungee jumping. As well as other outdoor activities. Just across the highway is Government Camp, the focal point of Mount Hood.

Skibowl is owned by Kirk Hanna. Hanna purchased Skibowl in 1987 and has made many changes since purchasing the resort.[2]

  1. ^ "Mountain Stats". Mt. Hood Skibowl. Archived from the original on 2007-12-25. Retrieved 2008-02-02.
  2. ^ "Kirk Hanna | Kirk Hanna Skibowl Owner | Kirk Hanna Portland Oregon". www.kirkhanna.com. Retrieved 2016-11-22.