About the Author

Annie Fast

Annie Fast is a lifelong snowboarder and traveler. She was the editor of TransWorld Snowboarding Magazine and prior to that worked at the summer snowboard camps on Mt. Hood. Annie writes about outdoor adventures from her home in Bend.

Best Holiday Events At Oregon Ski Areas

December 19, 2019
The holiday break is a great time to head up to Oregon ski areas. The resorts feature activities from Santa sightings on the slopes to torchlight parades, fireworks, tree lightings and celebratory dinners, plus extended night skiing hours to make the most of every hour of vacation. Whether you’re looking for new family traditions, complete alpine New Year’s celebrations for the whole family, or simply an opportunity to ski and snowboard massive amounts of vertical over the holidays, Oregon’s ski areas have you covered. If...
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All the Skiing at Mt. Hood

October 22, 2019
At 11,245 feet, Mt. Hood is the highest point in Oregon — and a symbol of outdoor adventure for locals and visitors alike. More
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Mt. Hood & Columbia River Gorge , Government Camp , Skiing , Snowboarding , Ski Areas , Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding , Cross-Country Skiing & Snowshoeing , Snow Sports ,

All the Reasons to Love Mt. Bachelor

October 11, 2019
Ask any local and they’ll agree: Mt. Bachelor is one of a kind. Located just 20 minutes south of Bend, a Central Oregon hub with year-round recreation, Mt. Bachelor beckons to skiers and snowboarders. More
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Central Oregon , Bend , Skiing , Snowboarding , Ski Areas , Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding , Snow Sports ,

Riding the Summertime Scenic Lift at Mt. Bachelor

August 26, 2019
In the summer, Mt. Bachelor offers a full roster of outdoor activities. Here are a few ways to take advantage of the mountain's summertime fun. More
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Central Oregon , Bend , Mountain Biking , Ski Areas , Culinary Experiences , Hiking & Backpacking , Outdoor Recreation , Scenic Byways ,

An Active Summer Day At Timberline on Mt. Hood

July 29, 2019
When it comes to the abundance of outdoor activities during the summer on Mt. Hood, it’s clear that a multi-sporting mindset is the best approach. More
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Mt. Hood & Columbia River Gorge , Mountains , Mountain Biking , Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding , Outdoor Recreation ,

Everything You Need to Know About Spring Skiing & Riding at Timberline

May 17, 2019
Oregon’s Timberline Lodge & Ski Area high up on Mt. Hood has long been celebrated for its summer ski season, but we’d argue that the spring ski season is just as exciting. More
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Mt. Hood & Columbia River Gorge , Skiing , Snowboarding , Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding , Snow Sports , Trip Ideas ,

Surfing Legend Gerry Lopez Rides the Mountains of Oregon

April 25, 2019
Renowned surf legend Gerry Lopez (aka "Mr. Pipeline") rumbled into Oregon in 1992. He's lived here ever since. More
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Central Oregon , Bend , Snowboarding , Stand-Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) , Snow Sports , Windsurfing & Kiteboarding ,

Mt. Hood Summer Ski & Snowboard Camps For All Ages

April 1, 2019
The uppermost, above-treeline slopes of Timberline are world-renowned for offering skiing and snowboarding year-round. In the summer months, the ski area centers operations around its two upper-mountain lifts—Palmer and the Magic Mile—which carry riders to 8,540 feet on the southeast flank of Mt. Hood, providing 2,500 vertical feet of descent back to the Timberline Lodge base. The Magic Mile chair was originally installed in 1938 and is presently in its third incarnation as a detachable high-speed quad. Timberline installed the upper Palmer lift in 1978...
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Mt. Hood & Columbia River Gorge , Portland , Skiing , Snowboarding , Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding , Snow Sports ,

A Midweek Mt. Hood Skiing Trifecta

February 27, 2019
Three days, three ski resorts, an embarrassing richness of powder and vert all to ourselves midweek — it just doesn’t get better than this. More
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Mt. Hood & Columbia River Gorge , Government Camp , Skiing , Snowboarding , Ski Areas , Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding , Ski Areas & Sno-Parks , Snow Sports , Outdoor Recreation ,

Best Midweek Deals at Oregon Ski Areas

January 29, 2019
With easier commutes and more space on the slopes, there’s plenty of reasons to take advantage of these midweek ski deals. More
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Cross-Country Skiing , Skiing , Snowboarding , Ski Areas , Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding , Ski Areas & Sno-Parks , Cross-Country Skiing & Snowshoeing , Snow Sports ,