Oregon is home to 12 unique ski and snowboard areas, ranging from affordable, mom-and-pop resorts to world-class destinations. These resorts, located along Oregon’s iconic Cascade Range and in the Elkhorn Mountains, offer lessons and equipment rentals, along with additional winter activities including Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, and tubing.
Be sure to check TripCheck.com for current weather and road conditions.
The 2025/26 ski and snowboard season is ramping up with resorts building their snow bases up as the start of the season approaches.
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Mt. Hood
Timberline/Summit Pass
Timberline pairs ski-in/ski-out lodging at the historic, Timberline Lodge with some of Mt. Hood’s most iconic terrain (1,685 acres) accessed by nine lifts. Connected with Summit Pass, a family-friendly ski area at the mountain’s base in Government Camp, Timberline also offers the longest inbounds vertical skiing in the U.S.: 4,540 feet. Guests can enjoy night skiing and snowcat skiing during the winter season.
Mt. Hood Meadows
Mt. Hood Meadows spans 2,150 acres of diverse terrain served by 11 lifts. With two base areas, the resort offers a range of experiences, from wide, groomed runs and tree skiing to its renowned gate-accessed double black diamond terrain. Guests can also enjoy night skiing, a Nordic Center with 15 kilometers of groomed trails, the Umbrella Falls snowshoe trail network, and a full-service daycare center.
The resort has a set opening date of November 28, 2025.
Mt. Hood Skibowl
The closest ski area to Portland, Mt. Hood Skibowl, located in the village of Government Camp, offers both daytime and night skiing, with 37 illuminated runs, including challenging black diamonds, and 71 daytime runs. Off the slopes, guests can enjoy Cosmic Tubing with 600,000 LED lights, plus daytime tubing, guided snowshoe adventures, snowmobile tours and much more.
Cooper Spur Mountain Resort
Tucked into the northeast side of Mt. Hood, family-friendly Cooper Spur pairs its 50-acre ski area with the cozy Inn at Cooper Spur. A double chairlift serves nine runs of beginner and intermediate terrain, while the resort also offers rentals, lessons, and nearby dining and lodging. There are also 6.5 kilometers of Nordic and snowshoe trails.
Central Oregon
Mt. Bachelor
Mt. Bachelor offers 4,323 acres of skiing with 124 runs, two base areas and three ski lodges. High-speed quad chairlifts access a variety of terrain, from groomers to gladed tree runs and expansive alpine bowls.
The Mt. Bachelor Nordic Center features 56 kilometers of groomed trails, plus 10 kilometers of packed snowshoe trails and a dedicated lodge. Mt. Bachelor’s projected opening date is November 28, 2025. Freestyle riders can look forward to a new beginner terrain park off Little Pine and a reimagined terrain park next to the 13-foot halfpipe under Pine Marten lift.
Willamette Pass
Willamette Pass features 555-acres of skiable terrain. Guests can enjoy six lifts, including a high-speed six-person chair, four triple chairs, and a conveyor lift. Lift tickets available online start at $19. The resort also features 20 kilometers of Nordic trails. The anticipated opening date for the 2025/26 season is December 10, 2025.
Hoodoo Ski Area
Hoodoo offers 34 runs, accessed by a network of five lifts, and is the only ski area in Central Oregon to offer night skiing. Additional offerings include 9 miles of Nordic trails and lift-accessed tubing.
Southern Oregon
Mt. Ashland
This community-owned, nonprofit ski area features 45 runs, served by six lifts and an expansive base lodge.
Warner Canyon
This local ski hill features a single triple chairlift that serves 300 acres of skiable terrain, including five beginner runs, five intermediate runs, and 11 advanced trails.
Eastern Oregon
Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort
Anthony Lakes offers 1,000 acres of alpine terrain, along with 18 miles of groomed Nordic trails. Guests can also book snowcat trips to access 2,000 acres of pristine backcountry or reserve a winter yurt for an overnight adventure.
Ferguson Ridge
“Fergi” is a volunteer-run ski hill featuring eight trails served by a T-bar and rope tow with a vertical drop of 640 feet. The ski hill usually opens on weekends and holidays.
2025/26 Winter Events
Mt. Bachelor Winter Kick-Off party (November 21)
Scheduled Opening Day (November 28): Mt. Bachelor and Mt. Hood Meadows
Fall Classic Rail Jam (November 29) at Mt. Bachelor
The Dirksen Derby Snowboard Rally Race (December 19–21) at Mt. Bachelor
Breakfast with Santa at Mt. Hood Meadows (December 21–22)
Santa on the Slopes (December 24) at Mt. Bachelor and Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort
Santa Run (December 25) at Mt. Bachelor
New Year’s Eve at Mt. Hood Meadows (December 31)
Rotary Night at Mt. Hood Meadows (January 19)
Eastern Oregon Backcountry Festival at Anthony Lakes (January 31)
Vertfest (February 8) at Mt. Bachelor
Chairway to Heaven at Mt. Hood Meadows (February 14)
Ski ALS at Mt. Hood Meadows (March 7)
Winter PrideFest (March 7-8) at Mt. Bachelor
Oregon Cancer Ski Out at Mt. Hood Meadows (March 8–9)
Oregon Adaptive Sports Ski For All (March 14) at Mt. Bachelor
Demo Day at Mt. Hood Meadows (March 15)
Spring Brew Fest (March 22) at Mt. Hood Meadows
Full Sail Banked Slalom (March 28–29) at Mt. Hood Meadows
WinterFest and Big Wave Challenge at Mt. Bachelor (March 27–29)
The Snake Run Rally at Hoodoo (April 4–5)
Everybody’s Mazot Fest at Mt. Hood Meadows (April 10–11)
RendezVan at Mt. Bachelor (April 16–19)
Pride Day at Mt. Hood Meadows (April 18)
Double Mountain Pond Skim at Mt. Hood Meadows (May 2)
Safe Winter Driving
Safety is no accident, but icy roadways can be an accident waiting to happen—read up on best practices for winter driving ahead of your planned outing and check weather and road conditions on TripCheck in advance. Consider delaying your trip until road conditions improve, booking a guided experience with transportation or utilizing public transit to get to the mountains.
Ski and Snowboard Safety
Skiers and snowboarders should always follow the Skier’s Responsibility Code, which exists to raise awareness that there are elements of risk in snow sports that common sense and personal awareness can help reduce:
- Always stay in control. You must be able to stop or avoid people or objects.
- People ahead or downhill of you have the right-of-way. You must avoid them.
- Stop only where you are visible from above and do not restrict traffic.
- Look uphill and avoid others before starting downhill or entering a trail.
- You must prevent runaway equipment.
- Read and obey all signs, warnings, and hazard markings.
- Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.
- You must know how and be able to load, ride and unload lifts safely. If you need assistance, ask the lift attendant.
- Do not use lifts or terrain when impaired by alcohol or drugs.
- If you are involved in a collision or incident, share your contact information with each other and a ski area employee.
Backcountry Tips
If you’re planning on heading into the backcountry, check current avalanche conditions at the Northwest Avalanche Center daily report for the Mt. Hood region. The Central Oregon Avalanche Center publishes forecasts for the area around Mt. Bachelor.
Those skiing in steep and ungroomed terrain should be familiar with Deep Snow Safety and become informed on traveling and recreating in avalanche terrain. Find more tips on skiing and snowboarding safety here. Avalanche forecasts are available through the Northwest Avalanche Center (Mt. Hood), Central Oregon Avalanche Center, and Wallowa Avalanche Center in Eastern Oregon.
