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Mount Hood Skibowl

Mount Hood Skibowl
SkibowlWinterLogo.png
SkiBowl Peak in the Winter
SkiBowl Peak in the Winter
Location Mount Hood, Clackamas County, Oregon, US
Nearest city Government Camp immediately north, Portland 60 miles (100 km) west
Coordinates 45°18′07″N 121°46′24″W / 45.30189°N 121.773212°W / 45.30189; -121.773212
Top elevation 5,027 feet (1,532 m)
Base elevation 3,500 feet (1,067 m)
Skiable area 960 acres (388 ha)
Runs 65
Ski trail rating symbol-green circle.svg 20% beginner
Ski trail rating symbol-blue square.svg 40% intermediate
Ski trail rating symbol-black diamond.svg 40% advanced
Longest run 3.0 miles (4.8 km)
Lift system 4 chairs, 3 rope tow, 1 platter lift, 1 tubing tow
Snowfall yearly snowfall: 25 ft (7.62 m)
average pack: 8 ft (2.44 m)
Night skiing Yes, 4 chairlifts
Website Mount Hood Skibowl

Coordinates: 45°18′06″N 121°46′24″W / 45.30180°N 121.77321°W / 45.30180; -121.77321

Mount Hood Skibowl is a recreation area on Mount Hood located near Government Camp, Oregon. It is the largest night ski area in the United States, and the total skiable area encompasses an area of 960 acres (388 ha) (about two thirds of this is lit). The resort is the closest ski venue to Portland, with an elevation of 3,600 feet (1,097 m) at the lodge, rising to just over 5,000 feet (1,524 m) at the summit. The average snowfall at the area is 300 inches (762 cm), with an average consolidated base around 100 inches (254 cm) and 65 marked trails. The area is also popular for summer recreation with mountain biking. An adventure park in the area includes alpine slides, zip-line, and bungee jumping. As well as other outdoor activities. Just across the highway is Government Camp, the focal point of Mount Hood.

Skibowl is owned by Kirk Hanna. Hanna purchased Skibowl in 1987 and has made many changes since purchasing the resort.

Mount Hood Skibowl began as two separate resorts, Skibowl and Multorpor. In 1928, Everett Sickler developed Jump Hill on Multorpor Mountain. The following year, the Cascade Ski Club began holding competitions on the hill, which brought national recognition after hosting a National Ski Association event. By 1938, Raymond Hughes had built the first tow rope on Multorpor on what is now the ski run named, Raceway. The current lodge on Multorpor was built by George Butler in 1949.


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