Mount Hood Skibowl
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| Mount Hood Skibowl | |
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| Nearest city: | Government Camp immediately north, Portland 60 miles (100 km) west |
| Top elevation: | 5027 ft (1532.2 m) |
| Base elevation: | 3500 ft (1066.8 m) |
| Skiable area: | 960 acres (3.9 km²) |
| Runs: | about 20 |
| Longest run: | 3.0 mi (5 km) |
| Lift system: | 4 chairs, 3 rope tow, 1 platter lift, 1 tubing tow |
| Snowfall: | yearly snowfall: 25 ft (7.6 m) average pack: 8 ft (2.4 m)[1] |
| Night skiing: | Yes, 4 chairlifts |
| Web site: | Mount Hood Skibowl |
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 (about two thirds of this is lit). The resort is the closest ski venue to Portland, with an elevation of 3600 feet at the lodge, rising to just over 5000 feet at the summit. The average snowfall at the area is 300" (7.6 m), with an average consolidated base around 100" (2.5m) and 65 marked trails. The area is also popular for summer recreation with mountain bikers and The Alpine Slide as well as other outdoor activities.
[edit] Gallery
 Skibowl seen from Timberline Lodge ski area as night falls |
 View from main lodge as night skiing begins |
 East lodge and part of tubing hill |
[edit] References
- ^ Mountain Stats. Mt. Hood Skibowl. Retrieved on 2008-02-02.
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