The only ski area in North America that's open 12 months of the year. The lodge is located near the top of Mt. Hood and offers some of the state’s most scenic skiing and up to 3,590 vertical feet. Afterward, dine or stay overnight at historic Timberline Lodge, a classic WPA-era lodge, complete with two resident St. Bernards named Bruno and Heidi. The cozy lodge is a welcome relief after a full day on the slopes. In the height of winter, the ground floor of the lodge is typically fully buried in snow, with entry through a snow tunnel, or directly into the second floor.

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Average annual snowfall: 550 inches
Base elevation: 4950 ft.
Vertical elevation: 3590 ft.
Longest Run: 3 miles
Ski Acres: 1 acre
Lifts: 6 (4 high speed quads, 1 triple, 1 double)
Trail Info: 30% beginner, 50% intermediate, 20% advanced
Nordic: Telemark skiing on downhill trails; no cross-country trails.
Ski School: Yes
Snowboarding Profile: In the winter, you’ll find the snowboard terrain park next to the Stormin’ Norman chairlift; in May it moves up-mountain to the Upper Mile Chair, where summer snowboard camps put it to good use.

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