Listed below is Oregon's most comprehensive ski guide with 14 ski resorts. The highest elevation point is Mount Hood, 11,239 ft high, and the lowest point is the Pacific Ocean at sea level. Oregon's climate is heavily influenced by the Pacific Ocean. The climate is generally mild, but periods of extreme hot and cold can affect different regions.
Anthony Lakes is known for glacially sculpted peaks, and champagne powder are the area's calling cards. A little known fact that makes Ski Anthony stand out among all other resorts is that it has the Highest Base elevation in Oregon - 7,100 feet.
Cat Ski Mt. Bailey is known as Oregon's premier guided cat skiing & snowboarding experience. Mt. Bailey is located in the Umpqua National Forest. With 2 snowcats, the resort has capacity for 12 skiers per day (5 to 7 runs). Mt. Bailey's snow pack is an average of 600 inches of annual deep and stable snow fall and offers unmatched conditions from December through May.
Cooper Spur Mountain Resort is a mountain lodge and resort specializing in family vacations, weddings, retreats and group events. Located on the magnificent north side of Mt. Hood and set in the midst of the beautiful Mt. Hood National Forest, our lodge is surrounded by pine trees with views of three different mountain peaks.
Ferguson Ridge is one of Oregon's prettiest ski-area locations sitting at the edge of the Wallowa Mountains with a view of Hells Canyon. Operated by the Eagle Cap Ski Club, the ski area is open only on weekends and holidays.
Whether you prefer the deep and challenging powder of Hoodoo's backside or the finely groomed runs of the front side, the majesty of Hoodoo's location and fun of Hoodoo's night skiing will bring you back again and again. Even if you don't ski we have plenty to do for everyone including the very popular Autobahn Tube Hill.
“If you can ski Mt. Ashland, you can ski anywhere,” is a boast locals in southern Oregon have made for over 40 years. It is true; Mt. Ashland offers plenty of adventure for both skiers and riders. The ski area is located in the magnificent Siskiyou Mountains, about a half an hour drive from the charming town of Ashland, home to the world renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
Mt. Bachelor is a former volcanic cone in the Cascade Mountains that rises up above the surrounding pine forest. It's located near the town of Bend.
Mount Bachelor has a remarkable record of receiving enough natural snowfall to continue the ski season up to July. It's one of the biggest ski resorts in the USA. Trails are up to two miles long and primarily suit intermediate recreational skiers, although there's plenty for beginners and experts too. In the latter category the chutes and 400 acres of ungroomed high quality light powder accessed by the Northwest Express Quad are particularly welcoming.
Mt. Hood Meadows is the most popular resort on Mt. Hood, with slopes ranging from smooth, slightly graded runs in a beginner's area to steep slopes in Heather Canyon. Meadows is often a sure bet for good snow throughout the season. Nordic enthusiasts can also take advantage of Mt. Hood Meadows' 15 miles of groomed cross country trails.
Mt. Hood Skibowl is America's Largest Night Ski Area. The ski resort is the closest to Portland, Oregon and offers the most advanced terrain on Mt. Hood including over 300 acres of steep bowls, chutes. Services include ski rentals, snowboard rentals, private lessons, and group lessons.
Timberline ski area has the longest ski season in North America with the only summer glacier skiing in the United States, on the slopes of Mount Hood. Timberline Lodge built by master craftsmen during the Great Depression. The Lodge is surrounded by over a thousand acres of skiable slopes offering a wide variety of alpine terrain.
The Warner Canyon Ski Area was formerly part of the Fremont National Forest. However, in 1998, a land exchange between Lake County, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Forest Service was completed which transferred ownership to Lake County. The area continues to be operated by the non-profit Fremont Highlander Ski Club.
Willamette Pass Resort offers skiers and riders of all abilities the chance to experience big mountain skiing with a small mountain atmosphere. Seven lifts including the states only high-speed six passenger lift will take you to 360 degrees of alpine adventure.