Activities

Winter Sports

In the winter, it's ski time - downhill, cross-country and snowboarding. Mt. Hood is a massive playground for snow sports, whether you're strapping on skis, snowshoes, or a snowboard.

Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort

Largest night ski area in the United States, also with day skiing, cross-country and snowboarding, multiple chairlifts. Located off Oregon Highway 35 east of the Highway 26 junction. All day adult passes are $74 or $59 for half day. Children and seniors are $44 for all day. Group discounts available to groups of 15 or more people. Plenty of summer hiking, too. Portland snow-phone: (503) 227-SNOW. Hood River snow-phone: (541) 386-SKIS. Vancouver snow-phone: (360) 571-3919. Visit www.skihood.com for shuttle options.

Cooper Spur Ski Area

Family-oriented resort on the north side of Mt. Hood overlooking the Hood River Valley. Resort opened winter of 2000-01 with downhill, cross-country, snowboarding and snowshoeing. Rope-tow, T-bar, and chairlift. Adult passes are $25, children and seniors are $20. Great place for families and beginners! (541) 352-7803.

Summit Ski Area

Oldest ski area in the Pacific Northwest, and the first on Mt. Hood, established in 1927. Skiing, family tubing, cross-country and more. Located at the east end of Government Camp on Oregon Highway 26. $35 for adult passes, $25 for children, and $30 for equipment rentals. Groups 15 and over are required to make reservations by calling (503) 272-0256.

Mt. Hood Ski Bowl

Chairlifts and surface tows, dual alpine slide, miniature golf, mountain bike park and more. Located at 87000 East Highway 26 at Government Camp. $49 for adult passes and $29 for children. (503) 272-3206, (503) 222-BOWL. Shuttle service can be arranged by calling 503-286-9333.

Cross-Country

All the major resorts around Mt. Hood offer cross-country opportunities, and these also extend to other areas of the mountain.

Snowshoe

Snowshoe trips provide the opportunity for great exercise, learning, and having an excellent outdoor experience. We can go to a variety of places, either in the Mt. Hood area or Mt. St. Helens, and usually travel about four to eight miles on a day trip depending on your schedule and preferences

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  Snowshoe and Cross Country Ski Tours

  Snowshoeing and skiing at the Sno Parks at and near Old Man Pass, to include day time, Moonlight and Starlight tours.

  Bonfire on the Snow evening snowshoe tours to hand-carved amphitheaters with a fire, desserts and hot cocoa with option of schnapps or Irish cream.

  Shoes, Brews and Views- same concept as Brews and Views canoe tour, but during a snowshoe journey.

  Snowshoe and Cross Country Ski Tour Cost: $66 and $60; Evening tours $78; Bonfire tour: $90

  Contact Wanderlust Tours directly at 800-962-2862 for reservations and more information.

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  Skamania Zip Line Tour

  Tour Information

  -7 zip lines, 4 sky bridges and some light trail walking
  -Zip lines range from 100 feet to 1,000 feet in length
  -Tours include ramps, stairs, tree decks and short hikes
  -The tour will last approx. 2 hours
  -Personalized tours with two guides leading your way
  -No open toed shoes allowed (hiking boots preferred)
  -Helmet, top of the line harness and pulley system provided
  -Weight requirements 75lbs-270lbs
  -All gear is provided and mandatory
  -The guest will receive a verbal orientation prior to leaving the lodge
  -This is a totally guided experience
  -Dress in layers
  -No prior injuries, surgeries that limit the use of extremities and no pregnancies

  Rates and Reservations

  Book online or call us now to schedule your tour at 509.427-3800.  Email: info@zipnskamania.com

  Reservation Information: $99.00 per person. Advanced reservations are advised.

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  Mt. Hood Ski Bowl

  $49 for adult passes and $29 for children. Shuttle service can be arranged by calling 503-286-9333.

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  Summit Ski Area

  $35 for adult passes, $25 for children, and $30 for equipment rentals. Groups 15 and over are required to make reservations by calling (503) 272-0256.

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  Cooper Spur Ski Area

  Adult passes are $25, children and seniors are $20. For shuttle options, please call 541.352.7803.

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  Mt. Hood Meadows

  All day adult passes are $74 or $59 for half day. Children and seniors are $44 for all day. Group discounts available to groups of 15 or more people.

  Portland snow-phone: (503) 227-SNOW.
  Hood River snow-phone: (541) 386-SKIS.
  Vancouver snow-phone: (360) 571-3919.
  Visit www.skihood.com for shuttle options.