Annie Fast

North America’s Original Ski and Mountaineering Shop The Mountain Shop was founded in 1937 by Everett and Ida Darr as a climbing and ski shop — for historical context, this was the same year that the first ski lift in the world was installed at Sun Valley, Idaho and the same year the historic Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood was completed. The Darrs were elite Wy’east climbers who advanced through the ranks of the local Mazamas mountaineering organization to become leaders in the Northwest climbing...

In the summertime, visitors to Oregon ski areas are rewarded with fresh air, high alpine vistas and plenty of recreational opportunities, including world-class mountain biking. The biking opportunities range from chairlift-accessed downhill trails to vast networks of cross-country trails. And the number of ski areas offering mountain biking is growing. More

Bend’s reputation as an outdoor paradise is justly deserved, with rivers and lakes to paddle and mountains to ski, hike and bike — and thanks to Oregon Adaptive Sports (OAS), visitors with disabilities have a great resource to access the bounty of outdoor adventures. Oregon Adaptive Sports is a Bend-based nonprofit originally founded in 1996 as an adaptive skiing program. In the two decades since its founding, the program has grown to become a year-round resource providing life-changing outdoor recreation experiences to individuals with disabilities... More

During the month of May, Oregon reigns supreme with the most lift-accessed terrain available anywhere in the country. Three ski areas — Timberline Lodge & Ski Area and Mt. Hood Meadows on Mt. Hood and Mt. Bachelor in Central Oregon — keep the lifts spinning, lay down fresh corduroy runs and groom freestyle park features throughout the month of May. More

Whether you’re looking to partake in rowdy pond skimming festivities (or just cheer from the sidelines), test your fitness in a ski mountaineering race, enroll the kids in fun ski camp (and get some necessary quality time together), or just enjoy the longer spring days on-hill with the whole family, there’s definitely a perfect destination in Oregon. Browse our roundup of spring events and pass deals and get on board in Oregon. More

Youngsters don't have the stamina of bigger kids, so ski areas are rolling out special offers for children — from discounted pricing to altogether free lift tickets — to provide families that extra bit of motivation to head to the mountains. More

Bend has established itself as an ideal setting for three sports in one day, thanks to the proximity of Mt. Bachelor's spring skiing and the region's high-desert climate, which offers a moderate year-round temperature as well as an average of 160 sunny days per year. The lines between surfing, skating and snowboarding are fairly fluid among outdoors enthusiasts in Bend. The term “surf” is used equally to describe riding the waves at the Bend Whitewater Park, the terrain at Bachelor and the slopes of the... More

Mt. Hood is a magnet in the winter. These lodging options bring benefits from luxurious spas, to idyllic views, exciting experiences and authentic après-ski gatherings to make your wintertime Mt. Hood visit even more memorable. More

Ski areas across Oregon are offering incredible beginner skier and snowboarder packages this winter including professional lessons by certified instructors, lift access and equipment rentals for as little as $45 per day. These great deals are aimed at novice skiers and snowboarders. More

The two-hour drive from Portland to Mt. Hood is a destination in itself, and the good news is you don’t have to drive there. There are plenty of access options including public transportation, private shuttles, ride shares and seasonal ski area transit. Enjoy the views and leave the driving to the pros. More