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DecemBEARD Rail Jam Rocks Govyville Terrain Park

2010-12-21T00:28:00Z

Seventy five riders joined us for the DecemBEARD rail jam held Friday at the Govyville Terrain park under the lights at Skibowl sponsored by Atmostphere Clothing. More video and photos will be on the Atmosphere blog and on Shred NW, but as you can see, Terrain Park Manager Jesse MacDonald and the mountain crew created incredible features under the lights, including the pole that launched riders.
Fan favorite was Richie Walsh and Best Beard went to Ryan Stephans. Watch for details about the 4-F Rail Jams at Skibowl, Jan 7, Jan. 21, Feb 4 and Feb. 18. That last night is 80’s Night at Skibowl. Details to come!

Bluebird day at Skibowl and Expanded Hours Midweek.

2010-12-03T19:27:00Z

Looks to be another "bluebird day in the making. Now, besides being America's Largest Night Ski Area, Skibowl is offering its fans more midweek daylight hours for snow riding too. This season, Skibowl opens is open 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursdays (formerly, we opened those days at 1 p.m.).
We rock night skiing seven days a week, and that includes Sunday so you can avoid the" Sunday Sadness" of sitting in traffic. Stay later to ride under the lights and miss the crawl down the hill. Skibowl is open til 10 p.m. five nights a week, and open until 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Taken December 3, 2010 around 8:30 a.m.

The $199 Super Value Pass: Good just got Better with extended hours at Skibowl.

2010-11-18T19:46:00Z

Skibowl’s Popular Super Value Pass is a great deal at just $199. Pass holders can ski open to close every day, except Saturday and holiday . This season, Skibowl will be in operation starting at 9 a.m. on Wednesday and Thursdays, providing Super Value Pass holders eight more hours each week to ride. Plus, after March 1, the Super Value Pass is unlimited. It‘s a great deal and you can buy it today on line at www.skibowl.com/winter/winter-lift-tickets.htm

Fireworks on New Year’s Eve and Saturday Night Lights too!

2010-11-18T19:45:00Z

Join us for our 23^rd Annual New Year’s Eve Extravaganza with an outdoor beer garden, our legendary fireworks display and lifts in operation until 2 a.m. so you can ring in 2012 on the slopes! Then, just for fun, be with us for Saturday Night Lights when we light up the skis at America’s Largest Night Ski area four more nights at 10 p.m.. on the third Saturday of the month-- Dec.18, Jan. 15,Feb.18 and March 19.

WINTER IS COMING!

2010-10-22T23:00:00Z

Fusion passes let you enjoy the first snow of the season. A heavy snowfall is expected at Timberline this weekend, with light dusting scheduled for the following week.

Bring it, La Nina!

Meteorologist Mark Nelson of Fox 12 said:

Lots of precipitation and cool weather systems = tons of mountain snow.

11 of 12 moderate-strong La Nina events since 1954 have produced above normal snow at Government Camp. Seems like a pretty good snow signal, doesn’t it? The last La Nina winter (2007-2008) was a massive snow year in the Cascades…definitely at the extreme upper end. Get a season pass!!! No, I haven’t accepted a free ski pass in years, so you can be assured I’m not biased.

The Fusion is definitely the best Mt. Hood Pass to get. Snow riders benefit from the the longest season with skiing at Timberline—now through May 30-- and the steepest slopes at Skibowl—where 40% of the slopes are Black Diamond—more than any other resort in Oregon.

Skibowl is usually operating by Thanksgiving, but last season it opened early--November 13. The earliest opening day in recent years was November 11, back in 1994. Opening dates over the past four years have been: December 14, 2008; November 30, 2007; November 25, 2006 and December 1, 2005.

Last Day of Summer Operations at Skibowl

2010-10-03T15:00:00Z

Today, Sunday, October 3rd is the final day of summer operations at the Adventure Park at Skibowl for the season. Come up and play on the Alpine Slide, Bungee Jump, Zipline, Indy Karts, mountain bike park and much more! Lots to do for the entire family. Come on up for a great day of mountain fun and fresh air! All of the fun of Skibowl awaits you!

Get your FUSION PASS TODAY AND RIDE TODAY

2010-10-01T14:50:00Z

Get your Mt. Hood Fusion Pass today and you can start skiing and riding TODAY! The lifts at Timberline Lodge are turning for all Fusion Pass holders to use beginning today. One of the many benefits of the Fusion Pass is the LONGEST SKI SEASON in Oregon.

Fusion Passes are always available on-line or you can stop by any one of the 4 Portland area REI stores on Weekends in October. Passes are available from store opening until 3pm each Saturday and Sunday all month long.

Now is the time to get the best Pass on Mt. Hood. Go to http://www.mthoodfusionpass.com or visit us at REI this weekend and then head for the hills!

Final Fluidride Bike Race of the Season

2010-09-30T17:06:00Z

The Fluidride Enduro Bike Race Series wrapped up last weekend at Skibowl where hundreds of avid mountain bikers blazed through the courses set up by trail master and race director Petr Kakes. Kakes has blazed the mountain biking trail at Skibowl for over twenty years, owning and operating Hurricane Racing. Incredible sport here! And Petr is an incredible athlete in his own right. More on him later. Men, women, young and old competed in this rugged mountain bike downhill series.

Fluidride Cup Finals 2010 - Ski Bowl, Mt Hood... - More Mountain Bike Videos

Dog Day a Big Success

2010-09-27T15:00:00Z

More than a hundred dogs in all shapes and sizes, along with their owners, turned out for the first ever Dog Day at the Adventure Park at Skibowl on Sunday for a fun run/walk to benefit the Oregon Guide Dogs for the Blind. Walkers chose from a 1, 2 or 6 mile hike in the Mt. Hood National Forest, then enjoyed vendors, raffles, a dog friendly beer garden and best pet trick contests. Kirk Hanna, the owner of the Mt. Hood Adventure Park at Skibowl has pledged proceeds of the event to support the Guide Dog program. Watch for this to become an annual event.

Lots of precipitation and cool weather systems = tons of mountain snow

2010-09-24T18:37:00Z

Lots of precipitation and cool weather systems = tons of mountain snow. That’s from the word from KPTV Chief Meteorologist Mark Nelsen. You can read more but that’s great news for snow riders. So get your Fusion Passes now! You can purchase them online at http://www.mthoodfusionpass.com/buy-pass or
stop by any of the four area REI stores weekends in October to get your Pass there! Fusion Passes are on sale Sat/Sun from store opening til 3 p.m.

http://fox12weather.wordpress.com/2010/09/21/la-nina-digs-in/

Heritage Day Big Success

2010-09-22T15:40:00Z

Mt. Hood Heritage Day Auction was held on Saturday night at the Starlight
Lodge at Skibowl to benefit the Mt. Hood Cultural Center & Museum. More
than $11,000 was raised during the event., thanks to nearly 90 friends of
the museum who turned out.

Dog Day at Skibowl : Forecast Looks Autumn Perfect!

2010-09-21T06:20:00Z

The weather forecast looks great for Dog Day this Sunday at the Adventure Park at Mt. Hood Skibowl!

Dog lovers and their best friends are invited to come up for a 1-mile, 2-mile or 4-mile extreme hike in the Mt. Hood National Forest to benefit Oregon Guide Dogs for the Blind. Rain or shine, enjoy live music, vendors, prizes, beer garden and a good time. Register online today!

Mt. Hood Heritage Day celebrated at Skibowl

2010-09-21T06:19:00Z

Mt. Hood Heritage Day was celebrated on Saturday, September 18, highlighted by an auction to benefit the Mt. Hood Cultural Center & Museum, held at the Starlight Room at Mt. Hood Skibowl.

Nearly 100 friends of the museum turned out to silent and live auction fundraiser, which raised over $11,000 for the Museum.

In addition to supporting the event by hosting local artisans and exhibitors during the daytime and providing space for both the silent and oral auctions, Skibowl owner Kirk Hanna made an additional donation of $2,000 to the support the museum, as announced by Hans Wipper, museum board member and operations manager at Skibowl.

“We are happy to support the museum and its ongoing efforts to preserve and showcase the history and recreational legacy of Mt. Hood,” said Kirk Hanna.

Auction items included an actual chairlift originally installed in 1961 to accommodate early night skiing at Mt. Hood, which at the time, was the world’s fast lift. Nearly every other Government Camp business and many individuals contributed items to the auction, including artwork, ski gear, ski passes dining gift certificates, jewelry, giftware and furnishings.

“It was a great event and we are so pleased with the response,” said Diane Lotking, MHCC&M development director

Located in Government Camp, The Mt. Hood Cultural Center and Museum strengthens community, fosters arts and letters, and protects, stabilizes and showcases all aspects of the history of Mt. Hood. With interpretive exhibits, educational programming, and the arts, the Mt. Hood Cultural Center and Museum promotes an understanding about our shared history and the challenges of our future. The Museum includes early exploration and pioneer history, geology and natural history, forestry and the rich history of mountaineering and skiing and the remarkable individuals that helped shape the history of the mountain.

Dog Day, Fusion Passes, SkiFever --winter’s coming fast!

2010-09-21T06:16:00Z

At Skibowl, we are still enjoying autumn. The Adventure Park is open for another weekend and we are winding down the season with our first ever Dog Day fun run/hike, to benefit Oregon Guide Dogs for the Blind. Yeah, Mt. Hood National Forest hiking trails are calling, but just around the corner, winter is coming fast!

Fusion Passes are on sale and the big ski show is just weeks away. Fusion Passes are the best deal for winter riding and they got even better for the 2010-11 season, with price reductions for juniors and teens. Fusion lets you ride unrestricted all season long at both Timberline and Skibowl.

Buy your tickets today online www.mthoodfusionpass.com , or at any of the four area REI stores on the weekends in October, from opening til 3 p.m. (Clackamas, Pearl, Tualatin, Hillsboro).

Fusion tickets will also be on sale at the Portland SkiFever & Snowboard Show — November 5-7 Located at the Portland Expo, this is the must-see show of the season. Fantastic deals from area retailers ski swap and plenty of entertainment. Details at skifever.org .

If you have gear to swap, make plans to attend the Mt. Hood Snowspots Swap, Oct. 9-11, coordinated by the Mt. Hood Ski Patrol and the West Linn Snowboard team. Check out www.mhsss.com .

Great September Events

2010-09-01T18:55:00Z

September Special Events

After Labor Day, it may be back to school during the week but there are still great events happening at around the mountain throughout September.

Sept 10-12        Mountain Bike Races—Fluidride Enduro DH Series #2

Three days of long and challenging series   mountain bike races around Mt. Hood and ending at Skibowl will featuring over 200 professional and amateur       mountain bike riders from throughout the Northwest. Friday:   Timberline to Tunnel on Bridal Veil Trail, Training 10 a.m., Rates start at 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday: Timberline to Government Camp, Races start at 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday:   Skibowl Downhill   Training 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Races Noon; Awards at Skibowl 3 p.m. Live music and a party will follow the Saturday races, starting after the races, at The Ratskeller in Government Camp.

Sept. 18       Mt. Hood Heritage Day—A Celebration of Mt. Hood

This day-long event is a benefit for the t Mt. Hood Cultural Center & Museum. Events at the Museum will include an open house, the opening of a special Hal Lidell photography exhibit, and appraisals of collectables.   Activities at the Adventure Park will feature a W’East Artisans show and sale, food booths and a Huckleberry cooking contest.   A shuttle bus will run between both sites. The evening will feature a benefit auction for the Museum to be held at the Starlight Lodge at Skibowl beginning at 6 p.m.   $20 per person/$35 per couple include beverage tickets, appetizers and an annual museum membership.    Tickets, call 503 272-3301.

Sept. 26    Dog Day at Mt. Hood Adventure Park at Skibowl

Dogs and their owners are invited to close the summer season at the Mt. Hood Adventure Park at Skibowl with a fun run/walk through the Mt. Hood National Forest. Proceeds from this first ever “Dog Day at Skibowl” will benefit Oregon Guide Dogs for the Blind, in Boring, Oregon.   Three routes will be marked for hiking on Dog Day:   a one-mile, easy/moderate; a two- mile moderate route, and a four-mile extreme course.   Cost per pet and single walker for Dog Day is $15 and includes one free ride on the Scenic Sky Chair. Cost per dog with couple or family walkers is $20 and includes two free rides on the Scenic Sky Chair.   Each registered dog will also receive a             doggie goodie bag and event bandana.   (Note: Dogs are not allowed on the Scenic Sky Chairs). Register online at www.skibowl.com/summer/dogday or call 503-222-2695.

Summer is HERE

2010-06-10T17:56:00Z

The Alpine Slide and mountain bike park will officially open this Saturday and Sunday (June 12-13) from 11am to 6pm. The rest of the Adventure Park will open the following weekend with the bungee jump, zip line, reverse bungee, indy karts, kid's super play zone, kiddy karts, summer tube hill and more.

Looks like we have sunny skies and nice temps for both days. Come on up and kick off the summer with us!

OPEN THURSDAY

2010-03-30T23:18:00Z

With all of the new spring snow DUMPING on Mt. Hood, we have reconsidered and are recalling the staff to come open a day (well...night) earlier than we had scheduled. We are now opening at 3pm on Thursday, April 1st! This is no April fools joke. We are expecting to have over 2 feet of new snow by then. Plan to come up for literally the best skiing of the year.

Check out the new video from the Obstacle Course competition of our Fusion Series. Fun Stuff.

Hope on the Slopes Huge Success at Skibowl

2010-03-24T17:54:00Z

March 19th and 20th was the second annual Hope on the Slopes event for the American Cancer Society held at Mt. Hood Skibowl. This was an amazing event that raised $48, 891! This was achieved by teams and individuals getting donations as part of a vertical challenge. Team Tuna was the top team for donations and brought in over $10,000!

Thanks to everyone who participated in this great event at Mt. Hood Skibowl. We look forward to next year being even bigger and better! Please go to www.oregonhopeontheslopes.org to get all of the results and details.

Below is the Torch Parade that was part of this fun event.

Big Music Weekend at Skibowl

2010-03-17T18:54:00Z

This Friday and Saturday (March 19th and 20th) Mt. Hood Skibowl will be hosting two events and TONS of live music. The first event begins Friday and is a fund raiser for the American Cancer Society. Hope on the Slopes begins at 1pm Friday and is a Vertical Challenge that runs overnight until 1pm Saturday. We have already raised nearly $35,000!!! You can still sign up (minimum $200 per team) or make a donation to an individual or a team. The chair runs all night long!

Suds on the Slope in our beer festival that begins Saturday afternoon. Beer and live music are featured in this traditional Skibowl event.

Over the two days we will 16 bands!!! Come up, enjoy the sunshine on the mountain and have fun listening to some great music.

Skibowl Restaurant Scores High

2010-03-09T15:30:00Z

The Starlight Cafe scored 100 percent for the 4th time in a row! Great job to the Food and Beverage department for continued excellence! Check out the news story. HERE