Ski Oregon Magazine by Mikhael Romain

SKIOREGON Ride The Endless Winter

2010-2011 Mountain Trip Planner

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Oregon Apparel

Stylish winter wear, made locally

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Crazy comfortable guest rooms. Awesome food. Killer spa. And free ski shuttle. Below the snow line, less than an hour from Portland.

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We offer our guests some of the finest accommodations on the mountain. We have 57 deluxe rooms, all with microwaves and refrigerators. Complimentary continental breakfast. Child friendly. Pet friendly. Close to Mt. Hood recreational activities. Come up and smell the clean air!

Government Camp 503.272.3205 www.MtHoodInn.com

Your Luxury Basecamp on Mt. Hood Visit the Northwest’s newest four season resort. Relax in heated outdoor pool, hot tubs & saunas. Spacious condos at the Lodges or Chalets include gourmet kitchens, 2-3 bedrooms and the finest amenities. Minutes from 3 ski areas and local restaurants. Concierge service, free porch-to-powder shuttle.

800.234.6288 www.CollinsLakeResort.com

America’s Largest Night Ski Area with 34 lighted runs, 65 day trails, and 300 acres outback gladed terrain. Our family friendly winter Adventure Park features horsedrawn sleigh rides, adult and toddler tube hills, express tube tow, mini z snowmobiles and more. When the snow melts, it turns into the summer Adventure Park, featuring 20+ attractions where you’re in control.

The leading recreational outfitter guide service in the Mt. Hood National Forest.

1.800.SKIBOWL www.Skibowl.com

503.272.3062 www.MtHoodAdventure.com

– The Oregonian

Mt. Hood Adventure provides snowmobile, snowshoe and XC-Country rentals and tours. We’re here to get you out there. Visit us in the Ratskeller Building in Government Camp, Mt. Hood. Contact us for fun.

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ski oregon FEATURES 28 Learn

to Ski

First time on the slopes? No problem. We’ve got you covered with wardrobe, ski schools and explorations.

32 Spring

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Short sleeves, bluebird days, great deals on the mountain and pure corn snow: It must be springtime on the Oregon slopes. By Vi Ho

35 Snow

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Six more ways to enjoy the fluffy stuff, from snowshoeing to sled dog rides.

Sean Bagshaw / OutdoorExposurePhoto.com

By Kim Cooper Findling

Siskiyou Mountains

Kim Nguyen

Courtesy Lodge at Suttle Lake

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Snowshoeing at Trillium Lake

9 First Tracks 10 Summer Skiing 10 Inspired Microbrews 11 Terrain Parks 12 Explore Backcountry 14 Oregon Apparel 16 Stay Connected 17 Summer on the Mountain

Sunriver Resort

9 Ski Anthony Lakes

The Lodge at Suttle Lake Skiers at Mt. Bachelor

38 Beyond the Slopes 18 Oregonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 12 Ski Areas 19 Mt. Hood Meadows 20 Mt. Hood Skibowl 21 Timberline Lodge Ski Area 22 Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort 23 Willamette Pass Resort 23 Hoodoo Ski Area 24 Mt. Ashland 24 Cat Ski Mt. Bailey 25 Mt. Bachelor 26 Spout Springs

AprĂ¨s ski: Places to relax after a day on the slopes By Kimberly Gadette

44 Planning Your Ski Trip

Map of Oregon, winter driving tips, permits, travel guides and other resources

51 setting the pace

The story of Tommy Ford By Kim Cooper Findling

26 Cooper Spur 26 Warner Canyon Ski Area Courtesy Deschutes Brewery

27 Ski Chart

On cover: Photographer Richard Hallman (FreelanceImaging.com) took this image of Asit Rathod flying off a jump on Mt. Hood.

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The northeast Oregon retreat of Ski Anthony Lakes boasts the highest base elevation of any ski area in the state (7,100 feet). Because of its location in the Elkhorn Ridge of the Blue Mountains (between La Grande and Baker City), it has the perfect recipe for light, dry snow. Spend the day on the expanse of its groomed cross-country trails, snowcat skiing or, of course, epic downhill runs.

INSIDE: TERRAIN PARKS

>> SUMMER SHREDDING >> BACKCOUNTRY >> MICROBREWS >> OREGON APPAREL

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High Cascade summer campers take turns getting big air on Palmer Snowfield at Timberline Lodge.

Snowboarding and skiing in July? Thanks to a massive winter snowfall (average of 400-plus inches) and Palmer Snowfield, the permanent glacier at Timberline Lodge, Mt. Hood has North America’s longest ski season. The Palmer Express whisks summer skiers and snowboarders up to an elevation of 8,450 feet on a glacial snowfield where riders can improve their skills in short sleeves. During the months of June, July and August the mountain is teeming with young ski racers (many Olympic hopefuls or veterans) and snowboarders going big at the terrain park.

Aaron Blatt / High Cascades

Shredding in Short Sleeves

Inspired Brew When creating new craft beers, Oregon’s brewers turn to their surroundings for inspiration— and the state’s ski scene is no exception. Our epic powder and varied terrain are the muse for a batch of local craft brews named for everything from steep runs and rocky mountain ridges to well-worn chairlifts and small-town resorts. Deschutes Red Chair Northwest Pale Ale An amber-hued pale ale with a punch of piney hops and some velvety malts, this brew is named after the oldest operating chairlift at Mt. Bachelor, a local favorite. Barley Brown’s Tumble Off Pale Ale This cloudy orange American-style IPA is dry with a burst of grassy hops. It was named after the long, steep Ski Anthony Lakes run. Mt. Hood Brewing’s Multorporter Ale This is a balanced American porter that pours dark and tastes creamy and rich. Expect lots of roasty, toasty malty flavors. It takes its name from Multopor, the original moniker for the Skibowl Resort and the current name of a double lift and lodge.

Three Creeks Brewing’s Hoodoo Voodoo IPA The homegrown Hoodoo Ski Resort inspired this Sisters brewery’s IPA, which is a beautiful orangey-gold with a solid hop punch and a crisp finish. Mt. Hood’s Hogsback Oatmeal Stout Complex coffee and chocolate notes define this pitch-black stout with a creamy mouthfeel. It was named for the dramatic south feature of Mount Hood, the last staging point for climbers headed toward the summit. Rogue’s Mogul Madness Ale This warming, dark brown American winter ale adds a few bumps to the run with distinct notes of hops paired with some smooth, creamy caramel malt flavors. – Lucy Burningham

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Pipe Dreams: Oregon Terrain Parks morning to night at the terrain park located on By George, which has a variety of features for all levels. At Hoodoo Ski Area you’ll find rails, tabletops and hits on the Blue Valley run. The School Yard park at Mt. Ashland is appropriately named for its beginner terrain; those looking for more of challenge can venture to Center Stage Park. The terrain parks at Ski Anthony Lakes vary in location based on the best snows conditions, but look out for rail slides, quarter-pipes, monster hits and the fun box. Warner Canyon has a small half-pipe, jumps and rails.

A skier at Mt. Bachelor goes for the jump.

Tyler Roemer / Mt. Bachelor

At Oregon resorts, snowboarders and skiers alike are catching big air. When they’re not cruising down the mountain, they’re riding halfpipes, gliding off jumps, sliding on rails or doing other tricks at the terrain parks. Oregon has over 20 parks— some of the most creative in the country—with halfpipes and everything from rainbow rails to fun boxes, rollers to orb slides, an award-wining superpipe and more, proving there are endless tricks to explore at these diverse winter playgrounds. The six different freestyle terrain parks at Mt. Hood Meadows are set up to provide a progressive park experience. Whether you’re a beginner or high-flying rider, be sure to check out the 500-foot-long and 18-foot-high superpipe that’s garnered this resort national acclaim. At Skibowl you can cruise down the mountain day or night in the fully lit Jesse’s Flight and Govyville parks. Here you’ll find jumps, rails, tree rides, rollers and rail boxes. Timberline has four parks that are accessible via the Stormin’ Norman highspeed chairlift. Mt. Bachelor has four terrain parks, and you’ll find a 400-foot-long superpipe that was home to the 2006 Olympic qualifier. Novices can tackle Sunshine Park’s small jumps, pyramids, hips, rails and boxes. For the more advanced, Slopestyle Arena has double and triple tables. The mountain has a mile-long air chamber that drops 850 feet and is studded with jumps, boxes and bars. At Willamette Pass you can ride

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A cross-country skier pauses to view the breathtaking scenery at Crater Lake.

Explore Backcountry Head into the untracked fields, forests and hidden powder valleys in Oregon’s backcountry. Cross-country ski, snowshoe, telemark or alpine ski in the solitude of this winter wonderland, and always be prepared for quickly changing weather conditions and avalanche hazards. Nordic skiing and snowshoe areas abound in the Mt. Hood National Forest. Trillium Lake is a popular spot, where a series of cross-country trails have breathtaking views of Mt. Hood. Head into the mountain’s historic district at Cooper Spur Ski Area, where the Tilly Jane Trail leads you up to The Cloud Cap Inn, the oldest alpine lodge in the country. The 1880s structure is still used today by the Crag Rats search and rescue team. In the Central Cascades, dormant volcanoes throughout the region form a 500-square-mile wilderness recreation area. The Three Sisters Wilderness has hundreds of miles of cross-country trails, and telemarkers rave about the pristine conditions on these peaks, nearby Tumalo Mountain and Paulina Peak in the Newberry National Volcanic Monument. At Hoodoo and Willamette Pass there are more than 25 miles of groomed trails for Nordic skiing and snowshoes. Explore North America’s deepest lake on skis or snowshoes by traversing the rim of Crater Lake. The trip takes an average of three to four days on skis and longer with snowshoes. Nearby Diamond Lake Resort has 50 miles of marked backcountry to explore, and along the Lake of the Woods Highway (Hwy. 140) between Medford and Klamath 12

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Falls, cross-country and snowshoeing trails abound. Traversing backcountry in southeast Oregon, where there are fewer people per square mile than any other place in the state, promises serenity. Few natural wonders measure up to the breathtaking Steens Mountain, which rises 5,000 feet above the Alvord Desert. Here you’ll find hundreds of miles of cross-country trails, dramatic telemark descents and abundant snowshoeing. At Ski Anthony Lakes in northeast Oregon there are five peaks with steep, narrow couloirs that funnel and flatten into Angel Basin. The peaks are accessible from the top or bottom of the ski area and the resort provides snowcat tours of its out-of-bounds backside. Meacham Divide crosscountry trail is located at 4,200 feet with over 15 miles of trails that access exceptional views of the Blue Mountains and the 1,500- foot-deep Meacham Canyon. And at the heart of the Blue and Wallowa Mountains there are three separate trail systems with hundreds of miles of pathways to explore. On the La Grande and Wallowa trails, see breathtaking views of the mile-deep Hells Canyon, the deepest river gorge in North America.

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first tracks OREGON APPAREL There’s buzz happening on Oregon’s mountains and it’s not just because of the deep powder and tree-lined backcountry trails—the stylish threads seen on the slopes are also causing a stir. Even better, this winter wear is designed just off the hill by Oregonians who spend as much time shredding on the mountain as they do designing for it. We chat with employees from four of the state’s innovative apparel companies to find out the essentials: where they get their inspiration, the best little-known runs and how to get a cute butt in ski pants. Yiorgos Makris Skier and international marketing manager at Columbia Sportswear in Portland

Tyson Wipper

Where did you learn to ski? I learned how to ski at Timberline and then I migrated over to Meadows as I got older. I’ve had a ski pass at Meadows since the early 1980s, excluding my years away in college.

Eugénie Frerichs Skier and art director at Nau in Portland Where did you learn to ski? I grew up skiing on Mt. Hood and Bachelor and took my first turns at Cooper Spur as a wee one. I lived in Telluride and Jackson Hole as a quasi-ski bum after college before moving back to Portland to help launch Nau in 2006.

What inspired you to get into the apparel business? I started working at ski shops when I was 15 to support my habit and I continued that all through college, which eventually led me to Columbia. The ski business is just in my DNA, and at Columbia, which has its roots in Oregon, it’s just turned out to be a great fit. Also, I grew up wearing Columbia; my first jacket was a Bugaboo. What about Oregon’s mountains influences your work? Being here and being able to act as a consumer with the easy access to mountains and outdoors and truly understand the product is priceless. I have knowledge of how each piece works and how to market it. Do you have a favorite Columbia piece? I love the Powder Bowl Parka because it uses new technology called Omni-Heat that reflects heat back to you, just like an emergency blanket.

What’s your favorite excursion for a quick winter day trip? My favorite is to race up to the Tilly Jane cabin on the northeast side of Hood. Otherwise it’s Mt. Hood Meadows for no other reason than Heather Canyon.

Do you have a favorite Nau piece? I really love our Shroud of Purin softshell ski pants because they’re insanely soft and cozy inside, and have a really flattering fit. I’m not going to lie; I want my butt to look good even on the hill. We’ve added black-and-white-striped merino tights to the line this year that I can’t wait to add those to my kit. It’s the skiing equivalent of really sexy lingerie. 14

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What about Oregon’s mountains and accessibility to the outdoors influences your work? At Nau we design for ourselves first. Having the ability to grab the latest prototypes and take them up to Hood to weartest is huge. Most recently I directed photo shoots at Steens Mountain and on Hood’s Elliot Glacier, and it’s hard to find a better backdrop for capturing the spirit of our brand.

John Pew Skier turned snowboarder; co-founder and director of special operations at TREW in Hood River What brought you to Oregon? I moved to Oregon to start TREW with my best friend and business partner, Tripp [Frey]. It didn’t take long for me to fall in love with this majestic place and its unparalleled access to world-class outdoor activities. It’s ridiculous what we have access to here, just stupid amounts of things to do. It’s dumb. Silly. What’s your favorite excursion for a quick winter day trip? We’re based in Hood River so our obvious home mountain is Mt. Hood. It is close enough to satisfy any immediate desires for gnarly shredding terrain or just cruising and riding park.

Lance Koudele

What about Oregon’s mountains and accessibility to the outdoors influences your work? This state actually embodies a lot of what TREW is all about: The climate here requires superior waterproofing and breathability; the rugged terrain calls for a thicker, bomber and more durable fabric; and the artistically progressive culture highlights the desire for style and individual expression. It’s the perfect place, with a really core snow community to constantly evaluate and ensure that our gear excels on all those levels. Do you have any mountain traditions? At Mt. Hood, bomb big, fast turns down Heather Canyon until it gets tracked and then take the traverse out to God’s Wall in Private Reserve to ski the steepest, sickest run. End the day with a beer in the parking lot and then a stop at Michoacan in Parkdale for carnitas tacos on the way home.

Janet Freeman Snowboarder and founder of Betty Rides in Hood River What brought you to Oregon? I was born in California but moved to eastern Oregon at age 7. My father believed that skiing was a lifetime sport; he was skiing at Anthony Lakes when there was only a rope tow. We grew up skiing Anthony Lakes and Spout Springs. What inspired you to go into the apparel business? I founded Betty Rides in 1993 when there was no other women’s-specific snowboard apparel company. My sister, who is a snowboarder, asked me to make her a pair of pants that would show off her butt. I am not kidding.

Do you have a favorite Betty Rides piece? The Tigress Spring Gloves are great; they are leather and waterproof and have formed to my hands. Also, I love our Day Dream Betty Jeans in Pink Tigress; I wore those every day. With all the snow clothing I have access to, I still stick to the same pieces every day of the season!

Tim Durieux

What about Oregon’s mountains influences your work? Being here in Hood River is wonderful because we have Palmer Glacier, which means we are able to work with female camps and coaches to test our gear yearround and we’re able to access the mountain for a photo shoot in a day’s time. This place is just ideal for a snow apparel company—just think, White Stag started here.

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Clockwise: Sunriver Resort; Timberline Lodge; Seventh Mountain Resort; Mt. Ashland Inn

Stay Connected

At many of Oregon’s mountain-area lodges and resorts, you can ski and keep in touch with your job In central Oregon, Mount Bachelor Village Resort, Seventh Mountain Resort and Sunriver Resort can each host a snowy ski meeting for you and all of your colleagues. All three have conference facilities, complimentary business centers and wireless Internet access. Six miles from Willamette Pass Ski Area is Odell Lake Lodge, where the rustic facilities include Internet access in the big fire room. On Mt. Hood, the lodges at Meadows and Cooper Spur have high-speed wireless—even the 72-year-old Timberline Lodge offers Wi-Fi in public areas, though the heavy stone and timbers have been known to 16

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Geiser Grand Hotel Baker City www.GeiserGrand.com

interfere. Maybe that’s just the historic building’s way of saying it’s time to log off and go hit the slopes. Southern Oregon’s Mt. Ashland Inn, a mere three miles from Mt. Ashland’s ski area, has Wi-Fi too, as well as limited fax and copy services. And the historic Geiser Grand Hotel in Baker City offers wireless Internet in all rooms and a few especially lovely meeting spaces, all only 45 minutes from Ski Anthony Lakes in northeast Oregon.

Mt. Ashland Inn 10 miles south of Ashland www.MtAshlandInn.com

– Kim Cooper Findling

Cooper Spur 25 miles northeast of Government Camp, www.CooperSpur.com

Discover the many ways to work and play at www.SkiOregon.org.

Mount Bachelor Village Resort Bend www.MtBachelorVillage.com Seventh Mountain Resort Bend www.SeventhMountain.com Sunriver Resort 21 miles southeast of Mt. Bachelor, www.Sunriver-Resort.com Odell Lake Lodge 75 miles southeast of Eugene, www.OdellLakeResort.com Mt. Hood Meadows Five miles northeast of Government Camp, www.SkiHood.com

Timberline Lodge Six miles northeast of Government Camp, www.TimberlineLodge.com

summer on the mountain Visiting your favorite ski area in the summer is like discovering a whole new side to your soul mate. What you remember as a narrow chute that knifes through the trees is actually a rocky, switchback hike filled with colorful alpine wildflowers, worried critters underfoot and the pinetinged bouquet of fresh evergreen trees exhaling in the warm summer air. In a word, it’s different.

Mountain biking at Mt. Bachelor

attractions at Mt. Bachelor. One of the Northwest’s largest resorts draws nature lovers of all stripes, from those whose outdoor adventure consists of a chairlift ride up to Pine Marten Lodge, to those aiming for Bachelor’s 9,000-foot summit. A Forest Service naturalist leads free interpretive hiking tours, and if enjoying the view isn’t competitive enough for you, Bachelor also offers an 18-hole disc golf course that ranges across the mountain. Summer evenings at Diamond Lake Resort, near the winter grounds of Cat Ski Mt. Bailey, provide a perfect slice of classic Americana: hot dogs sizzling on campfire grills, family reunions on the communal lawn, and parents playing cards while kids play tag and bounce bumper boats down at the dock. In addition to providing horseback rides, the resort rents bikes for exploring the 12-mile loop around the lake, and kayaks and canoes to those looking for a shortcut. At Willamette Pass, the view is king. Its Oregon Skyway gondola shoots straight to the top of Eagle Peak, where visitors can picnic and revel in imposing Cascade volcanoes, mountain lakes and miles of forested beauty in every direction. Once you’re at the top, the choice is yours on how to descend: hike or bike on trails of varying degrees of difficulty, try the 18-hole disc golf course that wends down the hill or let the gondola do the heavy lifting back down the mountain. – Matt Williams

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All across Oregon, summer brings a new set of challenges to its mountain resorts. We’re talking hiking, mountain biking, boating, camping, climbing, backpacking, horseback riding, fishing (and yes, even skiing—on actual snow). The following outfits may make their name in the winter, but when the weather warms up, there’s still no shortage of fun on their slopes. Skibowl enjoys its status as the mountain resort closest to Portland and, perhaps not coincidentally, the mecca of summertime recreation. The Mt. Hood complex hosts more than 20 attractions that run all summer long, ranging from alpine slides to Indy carts, a 100-foot bungee tower, a 500foot zipline and much more. Mountain biking has found some traction in these parts as well, as Skibowl offers bike rentals, guided tours, repairs and even scheduled races. Timberline is the only winter resort that doesn’t totally change with the seasons. It lays claim to Mt. Hood’s Palmer Glacier, a permanent snowfield that provides the longest ski season in North America. Summer’s snow creatures can either visit for a few hours or enjoy an extended stay with one of three camps that operate on private terrain on the mountain: Windells, High Cascade Snowboard Camp and Mt. Hood Summer Ski Camps. Timberline also serves as the base for climbing Mt. Hood, an early summertime option for any able-bodied soul who doesn’t mind some grunt work. Central Oregon’s lava rock and alpine flowers are the

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Ski Green A skier stands to lose a lot in the wake of global warming (what with shorter seasons and wacky weather). And while Oregon’s ski resorts have been doing their part to use green energy, now skiers can support alternative energy as well, by purchasing a Ski Green tag. Available at many Oregon ski resorts, the $2 tag represents 100 kilowatt-hours of energy gained through wind power—that’s enough to offset emissions from a 150-mile car trip. The Ski Green program is sponsored by Oregon’s Bonneville Environmental Foundation and has made its way to more than two dozen resorts in the West. So, next time you’re on the mountain, look for a Ski Green tag. It’s an inexpensive way to help curb climate change. www.SkiGreen.org 18

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Sno-Kona Pond Skim April 30, 2011 Intrepid skiers and snowboarders “skim” across a pond of water for glory and a chance to win a trip for two to Hawaii!

Meadows Film Festival March 5, 2011 The festival showcases the local talent of skiers and riders as well as the creativity behind the camera.

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Burton Demo Tour Super Stop Jan. 15–17, 2011 Riders of all ages are given the chance to try the latest Burton gear at no cost.

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NW Demo Day Dec. 19, 2010 All the manufacturers demo next year’s equipment in this early-season event.

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Mt. Hood’s southeast flank, Mt. Hood Meadows’ playful terrain welcomes and challenges all levels of skiers and snowboarders. The wide-open terrain off of the Cascade Express (voted most popular cruising terrain in Oregon) offers panoramic views halfway across Oregon from its 7,300-foot elevation. Advanced skiers and snowboarders explore the steeps in the front bowls, or drop into the seemingly endless pitch of powderfilled Heather Canyon. There’s an additional 1,700 vertical for hikers who want to drop into the double blacks of Super Bowl above Heather, bring the total vertical limit available in just one run to almost 4,500 feet. Meadows averages more than 430 inches of snowfall annually, a gift from the endless stream of Pacific moisture. The Northwest’s most advanced fleet of grooming machines ensures surface conditions are optimal. This specialized equipment and a creative crew also design and maintain up to six terrain parks, including an in-ground superpipe. The skiing doesn’t stop when the sun goes down, as Meadows After Dark offers affordable night riding, special promotions and lots of fun five nights a week. Meadows has introduced the sports of skiing and snowboarding to more Oregonians than any other ski resort. With a separate “fun zone” supported by two WonderCarpets on the snow conveyers, beginners learn technique and to have fun fast. Affordable New Adventure packages including beginner lift, two-hour or four-hour lesson and equipment rentals, are available with no need for reservations. And the PSIA-certified adult snow sports and Children’s Learning Centers offer private and group lessons daily. There’s a certified day care center for kids ages 6 weeks to 4 years. Meadows offers a dining experience as varied and natural as its terrain. The Fresh Tracks Deli offers made-to-order sandwiches, salads and other fresh, healthful fare favoring local ingredients—organic

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Mt. Hood Meadows delivers a big mountain experience with more than 2,100 acres of skiable terrain, served by 11 lifts—five of them high-speed quads. Sprawling across

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when possible—and some gluten-free items. Flavorful selections include fresh smoothies, parfaits, stir-fried veggies over brown rice and organic oatmeal! Meadows offers sit-down service at its slopeside Alpenstube restaurant, serving an array of sandwiches, gourmet burgers and salads; and, at the new Vertical Restaurant atop the North Lodge. Both have full-service bars featuring après ski drinks, tasty NW microbrews and local wines. Five other on-site restaurant facilities ensure you’ll get a flavorful meal and the nourishment you’ll need to make the most of your day on the slopes. The Northwest’s largest equipment rental facility is located at Mt. Hood Meadows. Our High Performance Center has a new Boot Lab—custom boot fitting to make sure you get the comfort and performance you deserve and that your boot is designed to provide. You can also demo skis, boots and snowboards, so you can bring your boots and leave your boards at home, or try before you buy. We offer a “30 Day Best Price Guarantee” on new ski and snowboard equipment. Mt. Hood Meadows partners with a dozen lodging establishments to offer $50 lift tickets during your stay. The properties range from resort condominiums to hotels to cabins. For more information visit www.SkiHood.com or call 800.SKI.HOOD. www.Sk iO r eg o n .o r g

Mt. Hood Skibowl 800.SKI.BOWL (754.2695), Snow Report: 503.222.BOWL (2695), www.Skibowl.com Hwy. 26, 52 miles east of Portland Bragging Rights

 With more than 34 runs, two fully lit terrain parks and night skiing seven nights a week, “Skibowl offers the most night skiing terrain in North America” – Ski Magazine.

 Skibowl has the most lit black diamond runs in Oregon.

 It’s the closest ski area to Portland.  Mt. Hood Fusion Pass the best value on Mt. Hood. Unlimited Pass to both Skibowl and Timberline. Get America’s Largest Night Ski area and the nations longest ski season, all with one pass. www.mthoodfusionpass.com

Collins Lake Resort Grand Lodges

Ticket & Pass Rates

Adult: Midweek: $36 (3 p.m.–close: $26) Weekend & Holiday: $44 (3 p.m.–close: $26) Junior (7–12) & Senior (65–71): All week: $24 (3 p.m.–close: $23) Child (6 & under) & Senior (72+): Free All Day Surface Tow: $12 all day/night You’re Invited

Ladies Night Gals ski for just $15 on Tuesdays. (excludes Dec. 21 & 28). Holiday Fun Dec. 18, 2010 Santa Clause and Frosty shred the Slopes and visit the Tube Hill, all day. New Year’s Eve Fireworks Extravaganza Dec. 31, 2010 Beer garden, amazing fireworks at midnight and riding til 2 a.m. 3rd Annual 80’s Night Feb. 18, 2011 Sport the retro look for fun, music and prizes. Hope on the Slopes March 11-12, 2011 A 24-hour vertical challenge to benefit the American Cancer Society. Visit the Skibowl website and put your team together! Suds on the Slopes! March 19, 2011 Spring vacation fun, including beer sampling, hot dog eating contest, pond skiing, rail jam and live music. 20

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The closest ski area to Portland, Skibowl is America’s largest night ski area and offers the most extreme skiing and snowboarding on Mt. Hood and the most lit black diamond runs in Oregon. The resort features more than 300 acres of choice gladed terrain in the “Outback,” excellent steep corduroy that’s groomed by a Sherpa winch cat, and two excellent progressive terrain parks. Powder Magazine declared Skibowl has “the best terrain on Hood.” Skibowl’s top-notch ski school offers First Timer packages, a Guaranteed Learn to Ski or Ride program, and advanced clinics and private lessons. Kids love the Mogul Buster Ski School, which offers fully supervised, one-day and four-week programs for children ages 4–13 and the Mitey Mite program, which teaches basic skiing and racing techniques to children 13 and younger. Beyond downhill, the Skibowl Snow Tubing and Adventure Park offers fun in the shape of two tube hills, including lift-served tubing, kids’ snowmobiles and the enclosed Kids SuperPlay

Zone. You can also take guided snowmobile, snowshoe and Nordic skiing tours or rent equipment through Skibowl’s sister company, Mt. Hood Adventure (www.MtHoodAdventure.com). Stay the night at Collins Lake Resort (www.CollinsLakeResortVacations.com) in the heart of Government Camp and enjoy a revitalized dining, shopping and nightlife scene, and a free Porch to Powder shuttle the next morning. Stay two nights at Collins Lake and ski free midweek.

timberline lodge ski area 503.272.3311 or 800.547.1406, Snow Report: 503.222.2211, www.TimberlineLodge.com Timberline is 60 miles due east of Portland on Hwy. 26 to Government Camp, then six miles up scenic Timberline Road.

Introducing people to snow sports since 1937, Timberline is widely regarded as Oregon’s premier family ski area. Timberline has an appealing combination of 3,690 vertical feet of skiing and riding, diverse natural terrain, excellent grooming, and the National Historic Landmark Lodge, which offers slope-side lodging in 70 cozy guest rooms, award-winning cuisine and a passionate staff. On top of all that, Timberline is home to North America’s longest ski season. Abundant snowfall provides excellent spring conditions to “ride the endless winter” daily through Memorial Day. After that, the action moves uphill to the famous Palmer Snowfield. Timberline becomes an international destination during the summer as skiers and snowboarders flock to the slopes for what is perhaps the finest summer ski program in the world. Timberline has ideal terrain for learning. Ask about the various packages for beginners of all ages. And if you’re looking for more adventure, check out the 220 acres of recently added terrain in Still Creek Basin, which includes eight alpine trails and the longest lift on Mt. Hood, whisking skiers and riders from bottom to top in just over six minutes.

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 Longest season in North America, with full-time operations until Labor Day and the only fall-season skiing and snowboarding, on Palmer Snowfield (weather/conditions permitting).

 Timberline has the most vertical feet— 3,690—of skiing in the U.S. Pacific Northwest.

 Timberline Lodge is the only ski-in/ ski-out lodging facility in Oregon. This National Historic Landmark was constructed of mammoth timbers and native stone in 1937, and stands today as a tribute to the rugged spirit of the Pacific Northwest. Ticket & Pass Information and Rates

Adult Peak/Regular: $62/$56; Teen Peak/ Regular: $50/$46; Junior & Senior: $36; Senior Legacy (age 71+) and Child (age 6 & under): Free. Weekday Plus Pass: Timberline’s best value! Ski winter weekdays, excluding holidays, PLUS daily April 1–May 30, 2011. Flex Pass: Buy credits to use at your discretion. Available in 10 and 5 credit versions. Mt. Hood Fusion Pass: This pass provides unlimited skiing and riding at both Timberline and Mt. Hood Skibowl. Three low-priced age categories are available. For more information, visit www.MtHoodFusionPass.com. You’re Invited

Friday Night Features The Friday Night Rail Jam Series attracts skiers and riders for fun, down-home jamstyle rail competitions. Look for five events this winter. Mt. Hood Fusion Series Last year the Fusion Series rocked with multiple events, prizes, and over 200 participants. This year’s Fusion Series will play out over four weeks, alternating weekly between Timberline and Mt. Hood Skibowl. Our full event calendar can be seen at: www.TimberlineLodge.com/events

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Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort 541.856.3277, Snow Report: 541.856.3277 Ext. 1, www.AnthonyLakes.com BASE CAMP BAKER

800.523.1235 www.BaseCampBaker.com ANTHONY LAKES MOUNTAIN RESORT

541.856.3277 Snow Report: 541.856.3277 Ext. 1 www.AnthonyLakes.com 47500 Anthony Lake Hwy., North Powder. Off I-84, 35 miles northwest of Baker City Open Thursday thru Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. BRAGGING RIGHTS

 Highest base elevation in Oregon at 7,100 feet

 Short lift lines  Endless perfect powder  World-class Nordic Center TICKET & PASS INFORMATION AND RATES

Adult All Day: $37 Adult After 1 p.m.: $27 Student (13–18) All Day: $32 Student (13–8) After 1 p.m.: $26 Child (7–12) All Day: $23 Child (7–12) After 1 p.m.: $19 Child (6 & under) All Day/After 1 p.m.: $9 Senior (70+): $25 Nordic Center Pass: $13 YOU’RE INVITED

Winter Beach Party at Ski Anthony Lakes! February 5, 2011 Enjoy a beachfront atmosphere with palm trees, pink flamingos, an outdoor bonfire and a barbecue at 7,100 feet. Wear your favorite Hawaiian shirt or beach attire and receive $5 off your lift ticket! The live music and events are free. Snow Blast March 5, 2011 Events begin at 10 a.m. and include a coin hunt for kids, an on-snow mountain bike race (bring your own bike), the dummy downhill competition, 3-legged races, an outdoor barbecue and a bonfire. SUMPTER VALLEY BLUE MOUNTAIN SNOWMOBILE CLUB

www.sumpter.org/menu/ snowmobile_club.html email: oldrush@oregontrail.net PANHANDLE SNOWMOBILE CLUB

www.HellsCanyonChamber.com

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Base Camp Baker offers plenty of wintertime fun! As the hub for recreation in eastern Oregon, Baker City and her surrounding communities serve as Grand Central Station for winter sports! Downhill skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, sled dog races, snowmobiling and wildlife tours are all available in this diverse region. Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort The resort typically cranks it up in November and stays open into April. The county-owned ski resort is arguably the best-kept powder secret in the country. The Rock Garden chairlift serves 21 runs that drop over 900 vertical feet, with over 40% of the resort’s runs rated expert black diamond. The dry climate in eastern Oregon, coupled with the 9,000foot peaks of the Elkhorn Range, results in a powder so dry that the Anthony Lakes crew occasionally has to water it down around the lifts. Nestled between Baker City and La Grande, this little-known mountain riders’ hideaway is located just 19 miles west of I-84. Locals know it as the place without lift lines, where the average annual snowfall is 300 inches, and the weekend starts early with half price skiing on Thursday. If you like to take in the scenic views at a slower pace, you can cross-country ski or snowshoe on more than 30 km of groomed trails through the Anthony Lakes Basin and Elkhorn Range of the Blue Mountains. Want a little something different? A Cat-Ski operator and full guide service leads adventure seekers into the backcountry bowls and chutes for a

one-of-a-kind powder experience. At $37 for a day pass, even a post-golf afternoon in the spring is worth the easy 35-mile drive from Baker City. Grab a snack at the Nordic Center or head back to the main lodge for lunch in the cafeteria. Or, after a half-dozen runs you may find yourself enjoying a beer and burger at the Starbottle’s saloon, watching spring training on the big screen or listening to live music. On either the way up or back down the mountain, catch the wildlife viewing with T&T Horsemanship’s horsedrawn Rocky Mountain Elk tours. (Visit www.TNTHorsemanship.com for details). Snowmobiling in Sumpter and Halfway Old Man Winter transforms the Sumpter landscape into a playground each winter. If snowmobiling is your thing, then chances are Sumpter and Halfway need to be a part of your winter game. Sumpter has access to hundreds of miles of groomed trails in the breathtaking Elkhorn Mountains of eastern Oregon. And in most cases, you can hit the trails right from your lodging! In Halfway, the main trail heads up into the Wallowa Mountains north of town and ends at Twin Lakes in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest at near-7,000-feet elevation. Whether you ride a snowmobile, ski, snowshoe or ride horses, the Baker-area towns have snowy adventures awaiting you high up in the mountains.

willamette pass resort 541.345.SNOW (7669), www.WillamettePass.com Hwy. 58, 65 miles southeast of Eugene Ski It, Ride It, Live It! This slogan defines the love you will have being a guest at Willamette Pass Resort. The trails and lifts provide a big mountain experience yet the area is all about having a small family feel. We are a skier or snowboarders’ heaven, with a wide variety of terrain to satisfy every individual, from steep and deep tree skiing to mellow cruisers. The atmosphere from the top of Eagle Peak is unbelievable with 360 degree views in one of the most scenic areas of the Oregon Cascades. Real volcanoes and pristine mountain lakes can be seen from virtually every run! Do you want to learn to ski or snowboard? There’s no better place than our ski and snowboard school. Our instructors are certified by the Professional Ski Instructors of America and American Association of Snowboard Instructors and are dedicated to providing the best possible learning experience. We offer private and group lessons for beginners and experts alike. For kids, our SkiCamp and BoardCamp programs will get your little ones started out right and give you time to go out and enjoy the slopes. Take a break inside our spacious lodge. Enjoy some of the best pizza around in our restaurant or try one of our signature drinks in the Summit House lounge. Willamette Pass is the closest ski area to the southern Willamette Valley and the Eugene/Springfield area. Drive yourself, or better yet, relax in the comfort of one of our Willamette Pass Express buses.

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 Oregon’s biggest and fastest chairliftThe Eagle Peak Accelerator

 Home of the best learn to ski programs in the northwest

 Real black diamond runs, including RTS, the steepest run in the state Ticket information and events

For the latest information on prices, activities and events, please visit willamettepass.com. Lessons and Rentals

We offer lessons and equipment rentals for all ages and abilities, including highperformance demo skis and snowboards. Willamette Pass Express

Relax aboard the Willamette Pass Express bus, a luxurious motor coach service between Eugene and the scenic slopes of Willamette Pass Resort.

hoodoo ski area 541.822.3799, Snow Report: 541.822.DEEP (3337), www.Hoodoo.com Hwy. 20, 20 miles west of Sisters Founded in 1938 and located on the summit of Oregon’s beautiful Santiam Pass, Hoodoo Mountain Resort is Oregon’s most centrally located ski area. A 60,000-squarefoot lodge offers everything from day care to dining areas; a fullservice bar; ski shop; and ski, snowboard and snowbike rentals. Hoodoo also offers overnight car and RV sites with parking permits. Hoodoo has five lifts (including three quads), more than 30 runs and 806 skiable acres. Cross-country skiers can explore 19 km of scenic groomed trails, while the beginners’ ski area includes the Easy Rider lift and a carousel for kids. From Dec. 17–March 26, Hoodoo is open for night skiing from 4–9 p.m. every Friday and Saturday. Hoodoo’s Ski & Ride School is the perfect place for beginners or those looking to refine their techniques. Offers include multilevel lesson packages and the inclusive Mountain Cub program for ages 4 to 9. For nonskiers and skiers alike, the Autobahn Tubing Park is one of the largest of its kind in the country, and offers gravity-fueled excitement on several 800-foot runs and a cable tow to take you to the top of the hill (Hoodoo tubes only; free with your paid Autobahn ticket). It’s time to come and “Ski the Original!” Join us this season for affordable, family friendly fun at Hoodoo, central Oregon’s first ski area!

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 Hoodoo is one of only a few ski areas in the country where winter enthusiasts can experience the thrill and excitement of airboarding.

 Hoodoo is gaining a reputation worldwide as one of the main places to go for snowbiking. In March 2009, Portland Monthly magazine deemed Hoodoo “the capital of U.S. snowbiking.”

 Hoodoo is the place for Tuesday skiing and snowboarding from Jan. 4–March 15, with $25 lift tickets on the alwayspopular “Tightwad Tuesdays.” Ticket & Pass Information and Rates

Adult (12–64) Weekend Regular: $45 Junior (6–11) and Senior (age 65+) Weekend Regular: $32 Kids (5 & under): Free You’re Invited

New Year’s Eve Party Dec. 31, 2010 Join us for various activities, games, live music and fireworks on the mountain! www.Sk iO r eg o n .o r g

mt. ashland 541.482.2897, Snow Report: 541.482.2754, www.MtAshland.com Exit 6 off I-5, 16 miles from Ashland Mt. Ashland’s awesome slopes and the rich cultural experiences available in town combine to make an Ashland ski trip a quintessential Oregon experience. The Mountain Mt. Ashland

is located just north of the California border, about a halfhour drive from the charming town of Ashland. At 7,500 feet, Mt. Ashland is the highest point in the beautiful Siskiyou mountains. Mt. Ashland’s north-facing slopes collect an average 300 inches of snowfall annually. Mt. Ashland is a smaller ski area that skis and rides big. Twilight skiing on 10 runs is available on Thursday and Friday evenings through mid-March. The Tudor-style lodge provides a warm and relaxing atmosphere with food and drink. Mt. Ashland is a full-service ski area with a fleet of skis and snowboards for rent. The friendly ski school staff offers both group and private lessons for all ability levels. Mt. Ashland’s Mountain Café and T-Bar Lounge will take of all your food & beverage needs. The Town Ashland is a beautiful small town...a place where incredibly talented chefs

prepare locally grown cuisine paired with award-winning local wines. Ashland is home to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, and an array of other visual and vocal artistry. The town’s abundant art galleries and spas are within easy walking distance of wellappointed accommodations and award-winning restaurants. For those ready to test your endurance, the nightlife in Ashland is bursting with energy, music and dancing.

Bragging Rights

 Mt. Ashland has notoriously challenging terrain. “If you can ski Mt. Ashland, you can ski anywhere,” is the locals’ favorite motto.

 Winner of two national awards in Environmental Education, and Energy Conservation/Clean Energy. Ticket & Pass Information and Rates

Individual (13–69): Midweek $32; Weekend/holiday $39 Youth (7–12): Midweek $23; Weekend/holiday $29 Kids 6 & under & Seniors (70+): Ski Free Snow Guarantee

When you purchase any kind of lift ticket, if you’re not completely satisfied with the ski conditions within your first 45 minutes of purchasing your ticket, you’ll be issued a voucher with the same value to be used on another day during the current season.

cat ski mt. bailey 800.733.7593 x754, www.CatSkiMtBailey.com From Roseburg, Hwy. 138 east to Diamond Lake Resort

Bragging Rights

 At 30 years, Cat Ski Mt. Bailey is the oldest full-time snowcat skiing operation in the U.S.

 Mt. Bailey receives an average 600 inches of snow each season.

 Each day, a maximum of 12 skiers or snowboarders get 6,000 acres of ski area to themselves. First tracks every day. Ticket & Pass Information and Rates

Daily Skiing (no fuel surcharges): $350.00 per person, per day, which includes shuttle service to and from the snowcat and deli lunch on the mountain.

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Located at the summit of Southern Oregon’s Cascade Mountains, just five miles north of Crater Lake National Park, Cat Ski Mt. Bailey is Oregon’s longest-operating snowcat skiing outfit and offers 6,000 acres of ungroomed backcountry terrain. Twelve skiers and/or snowboarders, led by guides, challenge 15,000 to 18,000 vertical feet of avalanche chutes, timbered runs and open bowls each day. If your skills are dialed, Mt. Bailey is the place to be! At an elevation of 8,363 feet, Mt. Bailey catches the full brunt of wet Pacific winter storms. The mountain averages 600 inches of snowfall each season, rivaling that of the Rockies and the British Columbia interior. Unlike heli operations, which are grounded during storms, the snowcat can access the mountain during heavy snow events. With 360 degrees of skiable terrain to pick from, the guides always find ample protected runs.

Mt. Bachelor 800.829.2442, Snow Report: 541.382.7888, www.MtBachelor.com Cascade Lakes Hwy., 22 miles southwest of Bend Just west of Bend sits Mt. Bachelor, the largest ski area in the Cascades. Mt. Bachelor offers 360 degrees of skiing and riding terrain on nearly 3,700 acres from the 9,065-foot summit. Mt. Bachelor’s elevation convinces Mother Nature to drop some of the driest, lightest snow found in the region. The last two seasons have seen totals eclipsing 500 inches of snow. Operating entirely within the Deschutes National Forest, Mt. Bachelor has offered a unique wilderness skiing experience for over 50 years. Eleven lifts, seven of which are high-speed quads, whisk skiers and snowboarders up a total vertical drop of 3,365 feet. Typically open from Thanksgiving deep into May, Mt. Bachelor offers a full lineup of terrain parks, ski school services, rentals, demos, dining and events. Need to update your gear? Mt. Bachelor is home to the largest specialty retail shop in Oregon. A 56 km Nordic facility is groomed nightly adjacent to the downhill ski area. Other on-snow activities include dogsledding and lift-serviced tubing. Mt. Bachelor’s close proximity to Bend and Sunriver means there is no shortage of nightlife, lodging and other outdoor pursuits. There’s even a daily shuttle service from Bend. Being on the eastern side of the Cascades also means that you’ll likely have comfortable weather in town, even when it’s wintry at the mountain.

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Bragging Rights

 Warren Miller Entertainment crews have filmed at Mt. Bachelor, including a feature segment in their 2008–2009 Worldwide Film Tour.

 Mt. Bachelor is the highest-elevation winter ski area in the Cascades.

 National ski teams from around the world train at Mt. Bachelor each spring.

 Mt. Bachelor adjusts daily lift tickets based on the amount of available terrain. Ticket & Pass Information and Rates (Rates vary dependent on amount of lift serviced terrain and weather conditions. Call or go online for more details.)

Adult Daily Lift Ticket: $50–$70 Teen (13–18): $40–$60 Youth (6–12): $29–$43 Seniors (65–69): $40–$60 Seniors (70+): $29–$43 Child (5 & Under): FREE

It’s time to hit the slopes. Bring the entire family to Sunriver Resort, the Northwest’s preeminent ski destination. Famous for its dry and abundant powder, Mt. Bachelor is just a 20 minute scenic drive from the resort. With our STAY FREE, SKI FREE package, pay for two nights and your third night is FREE. Three days of lift tickets at Mt. Bachelor and kids ski FREE. Rates as low as

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For reservations call 800-758-6831 and mention code SKIFRPR1 when booking, or visit sunriver-resort.com. *Price is per person, per night, double occupancy. 2 night minimum for a standard guestroom with fireplace and private patio/deck rates begin at $119. Pay 2 nights, third night is free. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Ask about Suite and Condominium rates. Ski package must be booked 72 hours in advance of arrival. By request and pre-ordered, an adult three consecutive-day ticket comes with a teen or youth three-day ticket. Additional youth or teen tickets may be purchased ($117 teen, $84 youth). Available December–March 31, 2011. Holiday lodging pricing Dec. 18–Jan. 2, 2011. Based on availability ofpackage. Restrictions apply. No cash value no refund on lift tickets. Prices excludes 18.5% tax, resort and assessment fees.

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Cooper Spur

541.352.6692, Snow Report: 541.352.7803 www.CooperSpur.com Hwy. 35, 23 miles south of Hood River

Spout springs

541.566.0320 www.spoutspringsskiresort.com 79327 Hwy. 204, 22 miles east of Weston Although Spout Springs is one of Oregon’s oldest ski areas, a recent retrofitting has blended age-old family charm with modern ski and snowboard amenities. Located at 5,400 feet in the Tollgate Summit of the Blue Mountains, there are two chairlifts that serve both gentle slopes for beginners and secluded glades for more advanced enthusiasts (tip: check out the T-bar path for a speedier descent). If you’re in need of a lesson, Spout Springs boasts the largest learn-to-ski hill in the region with a staff offering some four decades of experience.

Cooper Spur specializes in affordable winter fun for the whole family, offering 10 runs of fun for skiing and snowboarding and a tubing center! Eighty percent of the terrain at Cooper Spur is beginner and intermediate, providing an ideal learning environment. With station-based classes, skiers start with a short lesson, then go skiing and come back for more help throughout the day as needed. Meanwhile, parents can sit at the lodge and survey the entire area, relaxing with confidence as their kids explore the 50-acre winter playground.

Warner Canyon Ski Area 541.947.5001 www.LakeCountyChamber.org/skihill.html Hwy. 140, 10 miles northeast of Lakeview

Located 10 miles northeast of Lakeview in south central Oregon’s Warner Mountain Range, Warner Canyon Ski Area is one of the oldest ski areas in Oregon and one of the few remaining areas in the U.S. operated by a not-for-profit ski club. The area rarely has lift lines, is affordable and family-friendly, and is a safe place to learn to ski or snowboard. Powder hounds searching for some of Oregon’s fluffiest white stuff, look no further. Warner Canyon features some of Oregon’s lightest and driest snow and beautifully clear, sunny days.

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541.482.2897, www.MtAshland.com

Dec. 15– 541.947.5001, 541.947.6040 early April www.LakeCountyChamber.org/skihill.html

6,000 unlimited

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Learn to Ski All-Ages Access

Tyler Roemer / Mt. Bachelor

Whether you’re a thrill-seeker looking for the rush of a downhill ride, or a nature lover drawn to the serenity of the great outdoors, there is a snow sport out there for you. And, it’s a lot easier to learn than you think. Oregon’s mountain resorts pride themselves on offering lessons for all levels and all ages, with affordable prices to boot. In fact, this state takes such pride in teaching newbies the way of the mountain, there’s an entire month dedicated to it—January is Learn a Snow Sport Month. Ski areas offer special packages for anyone looking to learn the ways of snowboarding or skiing. Whether you want to venture out with family, friends or on your own, it’s hard to find another activity with the fun, excitement and sense of freedom a winter sport has. Escape the city and get energized by Oregon’s unbeatable scenery and fresh mountain air, whether you’re crossing a mountain on skis or gliding down on a board. There are no excuses this winter, so get out and learn to ride! Check out Oregon Ski Schools, for more information: MT. HOOD Cooper Spur Cooper Spur instructors take a different approach to the traditional lesson— they teach you as long as you need it. Lesson passes, just $20 for ages 10 and up, give students access to instructors for the entire day or evening.

CENTRAL OREGON Mt. Bachelor First-timers age 13 and up get free twohour lesson with the purchase of a teen or adult lift ticket.

Hwy. 35, 23 miles south of Hood River; 541.352.7803, www.CooperSpur.com

Hoodoo The Learn to Ski program includes lift tickets, three lessons, rentals and a free Hoodoo T-shirt to wear when you’re all done. The mountain usually schedules two sessions per season.

Mt. Hood Meadows Thousands of people have completed the popular three-day beginners’ package since Mt. Hood Meadows began offering it about nine years ago. Off Hwy. 35, 67 miles east of Portland; 800.SKI.HOOD (754.4663), www.SkiHood.com

Mt. Hood Skibowl Skiers or snowboarders who complete the three-day “Guaranteed Learn to Ski or Ride” program get lift tickets and rentals at half price for the rest of the season. About 50 miles east of Portland off Hwy. 26; 503.272.3206, www.Skibowl.com

Timberline Home to North American’s longest ski season, Timberline offers beginner lessons Thanksgiving through spring—summer snow is reserved for the experts. 60 miles east of Portland off Hwy. 26; 503.272.3311, www.TimberlineLodge.com

Cascade Lakes Hwy., 22 miles southwest of Bend; 800.829.2442, www.MtBachelor.com

Hwy. 20, 20 miles west of Sisters; 541.822.3799, www.Hoodoo.com

SOUTHERN OREGON Mt. Ashland Mt. Ashland offers daily lessons for all ability levels, along with a choice of multiday packages. Graduates of the three-day program get a special gift: $8 off on any Lower Mountain or All Mountain lift ticket for the rest of the season. Exit 6 off I-5, 16 miles from Ashland; 541.482.2897, www.MtAshland.com

Warner Canyon This small community ski area is owned by Lake County and run by the Fremont Highlander Ski Club. Beginning snowboarders and skiers can enroll in a sixweek session taught by members of the Lake County Snow Sports Foundation. Off Hwy. 140, near Lakeview; 541.947.5001, www.LakeCountyChamber.org/skihill.html

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EASTERN OREGON Ski Anthony Lakes Fifth- and sixth-graders get free lift tickets every Sunday from Jan. 4 through March 29, and accompanying adults pay only $20. It’s Ski Anthony’s way of promoting child health. Exit 285 off I-84, 35 miles northwest of Baker City; 541.856.3277, www.AnthonyLakes.com

Spout Springs Oregon’s oldest continuously operating ski area offers the EZ 123 Ski / Snowboard Special, which includes lifts, lessons and rentals for a trio of visits. One-day “first-timers” and “next-timers” packages are also popular. Hwy. 204, 22 miles east of Weston; 541.566.0320, www.SkiSpoutSprings.com

WILLAMETTE VALLEY Willamette Pass The First Timer package includes lessons, lower mountain lift access and rentals. Off Hwy. 58, 66 miles east of Eugene; 541.345.SNOW (7669), www.WillamettePass.com Please note: Prices are subject to change without notice. Please call ahead.

Leon Werdinger

Humans were never meant to hibernate. Celebrate

Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month this January.

Go ahead, take a lesson and give it a try. Find out above special offres and deals available in your area at SkiAndSnowboardMonth.org. A snowsports industry initiative in partnership with this publication.

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Mountain 101 Mountain Wear Before you hit the slopes, it’s important to have the right gear and attire for keeping warm and being prepared. Here’s a helpful chart on what to wear at the mountain. Rental shops can hook you up with the rest, including boots, a board or skis and poles.

Olympian Justin Wadsworth at Mt. Bachelor’s nordic center

HAT GOGGLES NECK WARMER LIP BALM

Lana Young

WATERPROOF JACKET SHIRT AND SWEATER

Nordic Excursion WATERPROOF GLOVES / MITTENS SUNSCREEN

SKI/SNOWBOARD PANTS AND DON’T FORGET POLYPROPYLENE SOCKS & LONG UNDERWEAR (TOPS AND BOTTOMS)

Nate Padavick

HELMET

It would be hard for a state like Oregon, with mountains running from border to border, not to be rich in destinations for those seeking a ski fix. Aside from lifts, Oregon’s ski resorts provide access to some of the finest Nordic skiing and snowshoeing the West has to offer. The impressively long season on the east side of the Cascades attracts Olympic-level athletes seeking a place to train into the late spring—sometimes into June! For the rest of us mortals, Oregon’s vast expanse of striking backcountry opportunities, affordable prices and trails catering to a broad range of experience levels provide a mecca for skiers in search of turns beyond the lift lines. – Otis Rubottom

Safety 101: Rules For Everyone Stay in control • People ahead have the right of way • Stop in a safe place for you and others • When starting downhill or merging, look uphill and yield • Use devices to help prevent runaway equipment • Observe signs and warnings, and keep off closed trails • Know how to use the lifts safely 30

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Spring

Ski

Short sleeves, bluebird days and pure corn snow— it must be springtime on the Oregon slopes! By Vi Ho

Spring Slopes You’ll find excellent spring skiing at the following Oregon ski areas. Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort 800.SKI.HOOD (754.4663) www.SkiHood.com Mt. Bachelor 800.829.2442 www.MtBachelor.com Timberline Lodge 503.272.3311 www.TimberlineLodge.com Mt. Hood Skibowl 800.SKI.BOWL (754.2695) www.Skibowl.com Hoodoo 541.822.DEEP (3337) www.Hoodoo.com Willamette Pass Resort 541.345.SNOW (7669) www.WillamettePass.com

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ust as trees start budding and temperatures start to rise in the city, Oregon’s spring ski season is also heating up. Many agree it’s the time to be on the slopes: The days are longer, the prices are cheaper, the sun is shining, visibility is spectacular and your mind is clear. It’s a way to gradually transition from an amazing winter ski season to an “I’m just not ready to let go of the ski season quite yet” kind of season. Skis and Short Sleeves Oregon has access to the snow and the slopes well into June and sometimes as late as July. At Mt. Hood Meadows, in seasons past ski runs have stayed open until as late as June. With the longest ski season in North America, Mt. Hood’s Timberline Ski Area operates a chairlift on the Palmer Glacier from late spring through early fall, and many international ski teams train there. Mt. Bachelor, just a 20-minute drive from Bend, is another great destination in the spring. By April, the summit is always open. Skiers can breathe easy with shorter lift lines and 800-plus feet of vertical skiing average weather in May, June and even July. Jan. April While some enjoy the warm weather Government Camp High 34° 45° and stellar views that spring skiing Low 24° 30° provides, many enthusiasts will tell you Rainfall 12.85" 7.54" that it’s the corn snow that makes spring Snowfall 59.4" 25.5" skiing, well, the best skiing. Hood River In addition to stellar snow and blue High 41° 61° Low 28° 38° skies, it’s the spring packages at Oregon Rainfall 5.39" 1.81" resorts that make it a great deal. Starting Snowfall 14.8" .1" in March, resorts sell season passes at a Bend huge discount and day lift tickets at a much High 40° 57° lower rate. Spring is also a great time for Low 23° 30° Mean Rainfall 1.76" .7" little ones, and some resorts extend a free Mean Snowfall 8.57" .93" season pass for ages 6 and under so the (Temperatures given in Fahrenheit) whole family can come along.

Corey Rich / Aurora Photos

A skier enjoying a blue-sky day at Mt. Hood.

Oregon’s Favorite Mountain

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Mike Houska / Dogleg Studios

snow play Six more ways to enjoy the fluffy stuff

At Mt. Bachelor, there’s enough fun to be had for all, even the fourlegged friends.

While it’s true that Oregon is home to many incredible skiing, it’s also the ideal location to just play in the snow. Here are a few ideas to guide you through a fun-filled winter, sans ski and poles. By Kim Cooper Findling

Snowshoe If you can walk, you can snowshoe. Once first-timers learn to trust their oversized feet, they find out how fun it is to climb a big snow hill….and then run right back down it to crash intentionally in some fluffy powder. At Crater Lake National Park, ranger-led snowshoe tours are available on weekends. Sign up in advance by calling 541.594.3100 or stopping by the Steel Visitor Center at park headquarters. In Central Oregon, Wanderlust Tours quenches visitors’ thirst for adventure with moonlit and starlit snowshoeing tours, as well as daytime trips.

Chris Mather / Dogleg Studios

>> Wanderlust Tours in Bend, www.WanderlustTours.com >> Crater Lake National Park, Steel Visitor Center at park headquarters, www.nps.gov/crla

Trekking through central Oregon’s beautiful backcountry

Sled Dog Ride

This winter, try a sled dog ride. In Southern Oregon, Briar’s Patch Sled Dogs provide a singular snow experience to dog lovers and thrill seekers alike. At Mt. Bachelor, the Oregon Trail of Dreams sled dog camp provides sled dog tours daily all winter—your guides are Jerry Scdoris and his daughter Rachael, who has competed in Alaska’s Iditarod three times, despite being legally blind! Or head to Mt. Hood Skibowl, which offers sled dog rides on spectacular Mt. Hood. >> Briar’s Patch Sled Dogs at Crystalwood Lodge, www.CrystalwoodLodge.com >> Oregon Trail of Dreams at Mt. Bachelor, www.MtBachelor.com >> Mt. Hood Skibowl, www.Skibowl.com

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Horse-drawn Sleigh Ride

“Dashing through the snow, in a onehorse open sleigh…” You’ve sung it, but have you lived it? Mt. Hood Skibowl offers an authentic sleighing experience, complete with a horse in bells, throughout the winter season. In central Oregon, sleigh rides occur every weekend between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve at Sunriver Resort. Bundled in a blanket and swishing along in a winter wonderland, you and yours are sure to find yourselves “laughing all the way.” >> Sunriver, www.Sunriver-Resort.com >> Mt. Hood Skibowl, www.Skibowl.com

Tube or Sled

Silcox Hut

Timberline Lodge

Rocketing down a snow hill on an inner tube or sled is a surefire grin producer. All you need for this activity are a hill and a tube, but a few of Oregon’s ski areas will provide you with those necessities plus one other major benefit: a rope tow. Mt. Hood Skibowl’s Adventure Park, Hoodoo Ski Area’s Autobahn Tube Hill, Cooper Spur’s Tubing Center and Mt. Bachelor’s Snowblast Tubing Park are great places to feel the rubber meet the snow.

Snow “Camp”

A few of Oregon’s resorts are accessible in the winter only by way of snowmobiles, snowcats, snowshoes or skis. Getting there is half the fun; the other half is the romance of a snow-covered sleepover. Paulina Lake Lodge, south of La Pine, has 13 rustic cabins and a restaurant. In northeastern Oregon outside of Joseph, ski to the Big Sheep and Wing Ridge Huts—which feature bunks, wood stoves, cooking utensils and deluxe sleeping pads—with the guide company Wing Ridge Ski Tours. The view doesn’t get any better than at Mt. Hood’s Silcox Hut, which sits above Timberline Lodge at 7,000 feet. Lodging includes dinner, breakfast and round-trip transportation from the main lodge.

>> Mt. Hood Skibowl Adventure Park, www.Skibowl.com >> Tubing Center at Cooper Spur, www.CooperSpur.com >> Snowblast Tubing Park at Mt. Bachelor, www.MtBachelor.com >> Autobahn Tube Hill at Hoodoo Ski Area, www.Hoodoo.com

>> Silcox Hut at Timberline Lodge, www.TimberlineLodge.com >> Paulina Lake Lodge, www.PaulinaLakeLodge.com >> Wing Ridge Ski Tours in the Wallowa Mountains, www.WingSki.com/hutsystem.php

The mighty snowmobile is designed to get you deep into the winter woods as quickly as possible. Oregon has an active snowmobiling community and extensive trail system. In southern Oregon’s Diamond Lake area alone there are more than 300 miles of groomed trails; book a tour through Diamond Lake Resort. Central Oregon Adventures offers guided trips around Mt. Bachelor and Elk Lake. In Eastern Oregon’s Grant County, nearby John Day, there are over 860 miles of groomed trails and an annual snowmobile convention in January. And Idlewild SnoPark is the trailhead for a groomed snowmobile trail that runs all the way to the Washington State border. >> Diamond Lake Resort, www.DiamondLake.net >> Central Oregon Adventures, www.coadventures.com >> Grant County Snowballers, www.GrantCountySnowballers.com

Mike Houska / Dogleg Studios

Snowmobile

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Beyond

the slopes

After a great day of slip ’n’ slide at any one of Oregon’s mountain resorts, here’s where to turn to when it’s time to chill. By Kimberly Gadette

NORTHEAST OREGON (Spout Springs, Ski Anthony Lakes) Tucked away in the northeast corner of the state is Spout Springs in the Blue Mountains and Ski Anthony Lakes, a hailstone’s throw from both La Grande and Baker City.

In Pendleton, find upscale dining under the roof of the seven-gabled Raphael’s, which specializes in all things huckleberry. Other tasty highlights include Hamley Steakhouse and the Betty Boop-themed Main Street Diner. In La Grande, there’s something for everyone with the extensive menu at Foley Station. Baker City favorites include Barley Brown’s Brew Pub, with its award-winning brews and hand-cut fries made from homegrown potatoes, and Paizano’s, home of the 24-inch pizza. WHERE TO STAY

Lodging choices close to Spout Springs

can be found in Elgin and Weston (18 miles and 23 miles away, respectively), such as Elgin’s Stampede Inn and Weston’s Tamarack B&B. For a more diverse selection, drive 45 miles to Pendleton, the western town with a raucous history of cattle rustlers, bars and brothels, famous for the annual Pendleton Round-Up rodeo. Options here include the elegant 6,000-squarefoot pink stucco Pendleton House Bed & Breakfast (formerly the Parker House) and the budget-friendly Working Girls Hotel, a refurbished 1890s boardinghouse and brothel turned hotel. After a day at Ski Anthony, go 20 miles to Baker City, where you’ll find various accommodations. The

Tyler Brown, owner of Barley Brown’s Brew Pub in Baker City

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jewel of the town is the Geiser Grand, an 1880s edifice on Main Street. Or, head north to La Grande to the Historic Union Hotel, a Victorian showplace that has 16 themed rooms. WHAT TO DO

If you’ve got some daylight hours, check out the Pendleton Underground Tours to learn the history of this rough and tumble town. If gaming calls, check out casino at Wildhorse Resort. In La Grande, find live music at 10 Depot Street Casino. And in Baker City, smoke a cigar at Geiser Grand’s 1889 Saloon. Or, people-watch while sitting under the floating stained-glass ceiling in the Palm Court restaurant.

Bryan Bloebaum

WHERE TO EAT

Robbie McClaran

Ashland Springs Hotel

SOUTHERN OREGON (Mt. Ashland, Cat Ski Mt. Bailey, Warner Canyon) Actors may recite “to be or not to be” at Ashland’s renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival but 23 miles away, it’s to ski or not to ski at the Mt. Ashland Ski Area. Southern Oregon also boasts Mt. Bailey, with backcountry and snowcat skiing to the north and the community ski area of Warner Canyon to the east. WHERE TO EAT

In the Ashland area, Callahan’s Restaurant has mountaintop views. Start your day right with breakfast at Greenleaf Restaurant, or check out their boxed lunches. For dinner, there’s Latin and Asian fusion cuisine at Dragonfly or steak and seafood at Omar’s. Dine in the heart of Ashland’s historic railroad district at the upscale restaurant The Peerless. The full-service Diamond Lake Resort has eateries at Mt. Bailey. In Lakeview, locals’ favorites include the Dinner Bell Café and Indian Village. WHERE TO STAY

One block from the Oregon Shakespeare Festival you’ll find the restored Ashland Springs Hotel, with a vintage-chic décor, spacious rooms, a pet-friendly option (no extra charge), and a complimentary continental break-

fast. The Village Suites at Ashland Hills has ample grounds and delivers a light breakfast to your room. Originally a 1920s fishing lodge, Mt. Bailey’s Diamond Lake Resort has a motel and assorted cabins. Lakeview is the closest town to Warner Canyon, with accommodations such as the Fremont Inn, Best Western Skyline Motor Lodge and the Budget Inn Lakeview. WHAT TO DO

Ashland boasts an impressive arts scene with more than 20 galleries and museums, theaters and a thriving music scene. Check out the popular Rogue Valley Blues Festival at the Ashland Armory in January. Numerous restaurants and bars support live music including the Standing Stone Brewing Company, Alex’s (showcasing both local and international bands) and Callahan’s. www.Sk iO r eg o n .o r g

SKI FREE!

Stay 2 nights and receive 2 FREE full-day ski/board passes to Hoodoo.* • Free nightly wine and craft beer reception (cider is also available) • Unlimited use of our onsite Sisters Athletic Club (hot tub/sauna) • Deluxe coffee and tea service • World Class Shibui Spa, Movie House and Three Creeks Brewery all on campus

Courtesy Lodge at Suttle Lake

Beyond the slopes

Lodge at Suttle Lake

CENTRAL OREGON (Mt. Bachelor, Hoodoo Ski Area) Encompassing the ski areas of Hoodoo and Mt. Bachelor, central Oregon throws out welcome mats of multiple varieties: the cozy river communities of Metolius and Camp Sherman; the 1880s Western-themed town of Sisters; the serenity of Black Butte Ranch; the onetime sleepy burg of Bend, now a bustling urban wonder with a population of 82,000; and, 18 miles southwest, with the Little Deschutes River running through it, the extensive preserve of Sunriver. WHERE TO EAT

WHERE TO STAY

Bend is home to the famous Deschutes Brewery, serving up tasty pub grub along with favorite ale concoctions. Highly touted restaurants include Blacksmith’s (featuring trademark “new ranch” cuisine), the Pine Tavern and Zydeco, where Northwest cuisine meets Southern soul food. Jen’s Garden in Sisters continues to win awards, and the Boathouse Restaurant at Suttle Lake presents a gourmet menu and unique wine list along with glorious lakeside views.

Bend’s accommodations include everything from romantic inns, like the Lara House Lodge, a 1910 craftsman overlooking Mirror Pond, to the reasonably priced Bend Riverside Motel and Suites, situated on the banks of the Deschutes. Stay at a cabin with a rustic exterior and luxurious interior at Lake Creek Lodge, a pet-friendly establishment in Metolius, or at Metolius River Lodges or the 10,000-square-foot Lodge at Suttle Lake, which has suites and rustic cabins. Due west of Bend are the cowboy-themed rooms at Sisters’ Grand Palace Hotel or the gorgeous expanse of Black Butte Ranch, which offers lodge rooms and rental homes. Near Mt. Bachelor, find the right size accommodations for your family with a townhouse or condominium at the full-service Seventh Mountain Resort. Also nearby is the Mount Bachelor Village Resort, sporting a 5,400-square-foot conference center. In Sunriver, the options are

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The Old St. Francis Pub in Bend

Courtesy McMenamins

Voted “Most Romantic Place to Stay in Central Oregon”!

dizzying, including hundreds of rooms and rental properties at Sunriver Resort. Visit Cascade Vacation Rentals on the Web to find more private homes to rent.

Sunriver’s Sage Springs spa

WHAT TO DO

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Relaxing at a full-service spa is a great way to soothe those sore ski muscles. Consider the wood-and-rock Shibui Spa at FivePine Lodge in Sisters, Jinsei Spa in Bend and the Sage Springs at Sunriver Resort. For kids, there’s Mt. Bachelor’s Snowblast Tubing Park, and sleigh rides courtesy of the stables at Sunriver Resort. (In December, Santa gives tips on the best Christmas gingerbread décor.) Wanderlust Tours conducts late-night guided adventures such as cave tours, bonfires in the snow, a snowshoe and brew tour and much more. Take a guided snowmobile tour or simply rent one with Central Oregon Adventures. With 300 sunny days a year, Bend’s the perfect spot for outdoor shopping; head to the Old Mill

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District or the Bend Factory Stores. And, for late-night fun, check out Bend’s Astro Lounge for inventive cocktails and trivia games. 1009 NW Galveston, Bend or.

Phone - 541-389-4667

WILLAMETTE VALLEY (Willamette Pass Ski Resort)

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For a less-populated alternative to Mt. Bachelor, visit Willamette Pass Ski Resort— shhh, it’s a favorite secret spot for locals. Willamette Pass is only 70 miles from Eugene and Bend and has modestly priced day passes to 555 acres of thrilling runs.

Courtesy Odell Lake Resort

WHERE TO STAY

Odell Lake Resort

Two miles from the ski resort is The Shelter Cove Resort at Odell Lake, with condominium units in the Kokanee Lodge, lakefront cabins and RV and camping sites. Both the Willamette Pass Inn and Odell Lake Resort provide multiple lodging choices, while the family-owned Crescent Creek Cottages, nine miles away, has individual cabins. Or check out the pet-friendly Best Western Oakridge Inn.

WHERE TO EAT

In Oakridge, check out Brewers Union Local 180, a British pub and pool hall. Dine on homemade bread, soups, sandwiches, bangers and mash, cider and a half-dozen varieties of fresh-brewed beer. At Manley’s Tavern in Crescent Lake, the roasted chicken is king. For dining with a lake view, check out The Odell Lake Lodge Restaurant, open seven days a week. For those preferring to cook (most accommodations have kitchens), two general stores are stocked with groceries.

WHAT TO DO

For post-mountain relief visit McCredie Hot Springs. And for games, check out the complimentary pool games at the Brewers Union, where they also have occasional live music. In addition to tubing and night skiing, no visit to Willamette Pass is complete without a ride on Oregon’s fastest chairlift, the Eagle Peak Accelerator, aka the “six-pack,” making the zoom up the mountain almost as exhilarating as the trip down. www.Sk iO r eg o n .o r g

Beyond the slopes

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Mt. Hood, that iconic inverted snow cone in the sky, is surrounded by 1.1 million acres of national forest, making for a plethora of areas in which to flake out. Aside from the massive Timberline Lodge, ensconced at the 6,000-foot level of the mountain itself, there are three distinct areas for après ski in the region: At the foot of the mountain is the Government Camp; to the west are the Villages of Mt. Hood (Brightwood, Welches, Zigzag and Rhododendron); and, beckoning from the north, after a scenic 40-mile drive through forests, farms and wineries, sits the burg of Hood River, bordered by the sparkling Columbia Gorge. WHERE TO EAT

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Timberline Lodge boasts the upscale Cascade Dining Room, as well as two casual eateries: the Ram’s Head Bar overlooking neighboring mountaintops, and, on the lower level, the Blue Ox Bar, where you can enjoy a pizza and microbrew while gazing at the oversized stained-glass murals. Separate Wy’East eateries are across the way. Government Camp has the Huckleberry Inn, open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and dishing up many treats featuring the eponymous huckleberry; Charlie’s Mountain View, a burger and live music joint; and the Ice Axe Grill. A wood-carved bear welcomes visitors to the hand-cut log cabin of the ZigZag

Inn, known for its affordable family meals. Hood River has a myriad of eateries including Cornerstone Cuisine, which boasts a unique menu and the Sixth Street Bistro, with 12 microbrews on tap. For upscale dining, there’s the romantic Stonehedge overlooking tiered gardens; the eclectic, one-story colonial that is Brian’s Pourhouse, or the hip, urban Celilo.

Celilo Restaurant

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THE SLOPES ARE CALLING

View from the Columbia Cliff Villas in Hood River

Easy to get to, hard to leave!

columbiacliffvillas.com Hood River 877.835.7177

Blaine and Bethany Photography

1 hour East of Portland • I-84 Exit 62

WHERE TO STAY

WHAT TO DO

If you’re deciding between hotels, lodges or vacation rentals, Mt. Hood’s choices are as plentiful as snowflakes in January. Historic Timberline Lodge is a one-of-a-kind experience, but if you’d rather relax at the foot of the mountain (rather than near the summit), the Mt. Hood Inn is for you. Nearby, The Resort at the Mountain has plush rooms and an upscale spa. Stay in a home away from home at The Cabins Creekside or choose a condo at the Whispering Woods Resort. There are also beautifully appointed homes for rent via Mt. Hood Vacation Rentals. In Hood River, relax with a river view at the Hood River B&B or stay in a villa perched atop a 200-foot waterfall overlooking the Gorge at the Columbia Cliff Villas. Find a house to rent with Gorge Central Vacation Rentals or bunk at the 158-room Best Western Hood River Inn edging the waterfront. For vintage European luxury, stay at the historic Hood River Hotel.

A National Historic Landmark, Timberline Lodge is rich with Oregon history that can be explored via the selfguided lodge tours and a 30-minute video depicting the 1930s WPA workers erecting the lodge by hand. Try your hand at shuffleboard or table tennis in the Barlow Room, and in the main lobby, marvel at the 96-foot stone chimney while you read by the light of its gigantic fireplace. Go to Charlie’s Mountain in Government Camp for live music. Over at the Village, take in readings at the Wy’East Book Shoppe & Art Gallery before splurging on a devastatingly delicious dessert next door at the Rendezvous Grill. The Resort at the Mountain has a full spa, with special couples treatments. Art galleries, shopping and microbreweries proliferate in Hood River—be sure to check out the Full Sail Tasting Room and Pub with its sweeping views of the Gorge, both indoors and out. (If you’re visiting during the afternoon, don’t miss the complimentary 20-minute tour.)

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Oregon Map / Winter Driving Tips / Permits / Travel Guides / Resources TRAVEL DISTANCES Oregon’s 12 ski resorts take you high into the Cascade, Siskiyou, Blue, Wallowa and other spectacular mountain ranges. Why not set out on the ultimate road trip and experience them all?! (For a more detailed map, turn to page 6.) AST Astoria /

Umatilla

129

Corvallis

Albany

40 mi/ 64 km .75 hr

6 km 134 mi / 21 s 2.5 hr

Brookings

51 mi/ 82 km 1 hr

147

mi / 2.5 163 kmMt. Bailey hour s

Crater Lake

km 124 i / 5 hrs m 1. 77

MFR 76 mi / 12

Ontario km 209 mi / 130 2.5 hrs

Burns

107

101

LMT

2 96 mi / 155 km Medford 1.5 hr km s Klamath Falls 1.75 hrs Ashland Mt. Ashland

i/ 12 mkm 19

29 mki/m 47 .5 hr

Gold Beach

mi / 1.75 h172 km rs 137 mi / 221 km / 2.75 hrs

96 mi / 155 km 1.5 hrs

mi 3 h / 274 rs km

mi / 2.25 209 km hrs

Willamette Pass

7 km i/8 54 m 1 hr

78 mi / 126 km 1.5 hrs

Roseburg

170

130

Mt. Bachelor

km 14 /2 s hr

2 hrs

2.5

Coos Bay 83 mi / 126 km

EUG

Bend

6 km 153 mi / 24 2.5 hrs

Baker City

72 km mi 129 i / hours /1 m 16 80 1.75 km 132 mi / 213 km 2.5 hrs

John Day

RDM

2.25 hr

OTH

/2 .5 h 122 m rs i / 19 6 k m 2 hrs

Hoodoo 6 km Eugene 128 mi / 20 s

71 mi / 114 km 1.25 hrs

50 mi/ 80 km 1 hr

61 mi / 98 km / 1.25 hrs

133

48 mi / 77 km 1 hr

Florence

Ski Anthony Lakes

.75 hrmi / 43 km 69

Newport

mi / 4.5 341 k hrs m

54 mi / 87 km / 1 hr

ONP

Joseph

La Grande

212

Mt. Hood

127 mi / 204 km 2.5 hrs

32 m .5 h i/ r 52 k m 24 mi/ 39 km .5 hrs

57 mi / 92 km 1 hr

Hood River

1 km 100 mi / 16 rs h 2

47 m i/7 6 1 hr km

44 m 71 kmi/ .75 hr 25 mi/ 40 km .5 hr

Lincoln City

mi Spout .75 / 64 hr km Pendleton Springs 2.5 hrs 146 mi / 235 km 52 mi / 84 7 km PDT .75 hr km 79 mi / 12 1.25 hrs

70 mi / 113 km 1.25 hrs

49 mi/ 79 km .75 hr

i/ 20 mkm 32

Oregon City Salem

1 km i/7 44 m hr .75

PDX /2 79 m i/1 hrs 2 7 k 1.75 m hrs Portland 1 hr 100 km 70 mi / 113 km / 1.5 hrs 62 mi / Tillamook km 56 1.5 h mi / rs 142 90 i / rs km 88 m 2.25 h

m 2.7 i / 2 5 h 37 km rs

mi / 2.75 224 k hrs m

15 Seaside 3 km

139

17 27 mi/ k .5 h m r

Warner Canyon Lakeview McDermitt

Fly and drive Oregon’s ski resorts are easily accessed from Portland International Airport and several convenient regional airports. Mileage and times may vary, depending on speed, detours and other factors. DRIVING DISTANCES TO SKI RESORTS (in miles)

*Mt. Hood / Ski Anthony Mt. Ashland Mt. Bachelor Mt. Bailey Hoodoo Gov’t Camp Lakes

Warner Willamette Canyon Pass

Baker City

428

252

330

286

254

104

288

300

Bend

198

100

106

249

255

215

Eugene

191

117

154

155

400

332

241

Hood River

357

173

251

174

227

160

366

236

Medford

177

317

215

422

427

171

140

Pendleton

502

262

339

186

263

338

309

Portland

296

183

242

148

289

222

376

175

Salem

252

167

197

103

335

267

359

130

* Mt. Hood includes Mt. Hood Skibowl, Timberline Lodge, Mt. Hood Meadows and Cooper Spur

Spout Springs

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WINTER DRIVING IN OREGON Check Road Conditions The weather in Oregon can change quickly and dramatically, sometimes producing challenging driving conditions. Before heading out this winter, we strongly urge you to visit www. TripCheck.com or call 511 (in Oregon only), 800.977.6368 or 503.588.2941 for up-to-date info on road conditions, incidents and closures. Winter Driving Tips from the Oregon Department of Transportation Whenever there’s a chance of stormy conditions, Oregon Department of Transportation officials encourage drivers to prepare their vehicles for winter driving conditions and drive with extra caution. Before traveling to areas that may have hazardous conditions, double-check the condition of your vehicle: • Ensure the heater and defroster are working properly.

If you are driving in areas that have ice or snow on the road, adjust your driving to fit conditions and remember these winter driving tips: • Turn off your cruise control. • If you lose traction and your vehicle feels like it’s floating, gradually slow down. Don’t slam on the brakes. • Use caution when driving on bridges or concrete highways. These surfaces are the first to freeze and become slippery when the temperature drops. • Slow down in advance of shaded areas, especially on curves. Shaded areas are cooler and may have ice that is difficult to see. • Don’t pass snowplows or sanders, and don’t follow them too closely. Make sure your vehicle is stocked with: • Rechargeable flashlight • Cell phone and car adapter • Extra food and water • Flares

• Test all lights. Carry spare bulbs.

• Tools: jack, lug wrench, shovel

• Use antifreeze that’s good to –25F; check and fill washer and other fluids and make sure hoses are not loose or brittle.

• Road maps

• Keep wipers clean and in good condition; fill the windshield washer tank. • Make certain your battery is fully charged; also check battery age and make sure cables are not loose or corroded.

• Blanket/sleeping bag(s)

Oregon’s Best Kept Secret…

• Extra warm clothes, boots, hat and gloves • First aid kit • Pocketknife • Matches or lighter • Battery jumper cables • Ice scraper and snowbrush

• Ensure your tires, including your spare, are in good condition and properly inflated for best traction.

• Paper towels

• Carry chains or use traction tires in winter.

• Chains or traction tires

• Keep an automotive safety kit in your vehicle.

Before leaving, tell a friend where you are going, the planned route and when you anticipate arriving. Keep him or her updated on any major route or arrival changes.

• Extra washer fluid • A full fuel tank

The Winter Wonderland of Grant County Escape to the wide-open, uncrowded freedom of fresh air, wide open spaces, dry snow and brilliant sun! Snowmobile enthusiasts will enjoy 861 miles of groomed trails so spectacular you’ll wish you could ride forever. Over 30 miles of incredible designated trails exclusively designed for the exhilaration cross country skiers desire, making this a perfect winter playground for the whole family. Don’t forget the snow shoes to breathe in all the pristine beauty Mother Nature has to offer, surrounded by stillness except the sound of crunching snow beneath your feet and your heartbeat keeping time. Grant County is a friendly snowbelt community with easy access to services and lodging. For more information contact: Grant County Chamber of Commerce (800) 769-5664 www.GCOREGONLIVE.com www.Sk iO r eg o n .o r g

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Oregon’s Free Travel Guides For detailed information and inspiration about traveling around Oregon please order any of the following free guides by visiting www.TravelOregon.com/pubs or calling 800.547.7842.

Visitor Guide

TRAVEL OREGON

2010-2011 Official

.com www.TravelOregon

• Oregon State Highway Map

Oregon’s Chain Laws In Oregon, there are times when you may be required to use chains on snowy or icy roads. It’s important to learn how to install your chains before bad weather strikes. Tips on chaining up and driving with chains

• Oregon Winter Driving Guide

• Check your vehicle’s operator’s manual for the right type and size of chains to use. Then follow the manufacturer’s installation instructions.

• Oregon Scenic Byways Driving Guide • Oregon Trip Planner magazine.traveloregon.com Have you caught the travel bug? Are you hungry for more adventures? Check out Travel Oregon Magazine, a quarterly website with videos, interactive maps, photo slideshows and stories on the best places to explore (and best kept travel secrets). From backcountry skiing in the Wallowa Mountains to river rafting on the Rogue, there is so much to see and do in Oregon!

• Ensure chains are the proper size. Don’t deflate tires to install chains. • Don’t wait until you lose control of your vehicle before chaining up. • Take along a waterproof tarp or plastic sheet to help keep you dry. • Keep children and pets safe in your car to avoid distraction and injury. • Pull over in a safe place and retighten your tire chains after you have driven a short distance. • Pull over and stop immediately if any part of a tire chain fails or comes loose.

Be safe this winter! Know on the go! tripcheck.com & tripcheck.com/mobile

• Do not drive faster than 30 miles per hour when using chains. Accelerate and decelerate slowly. Avoid spinning or locking your wheels. • Remember: You can slide even with chains, so drive carefully and slowly. Traction tires Oregon state law allows motorists to use studded tires between Nov. 1 and April 1. Because of the damage caused by studded tires to roads, ODOT encourages drivers to consider using chains or non-studded traction tires. Visit TripCheck.com for more information on Oregon’s chain and traction tire law and minimum chain requirements.

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Visit www.SkiOregon.org for: • Snow conditions • Ski resort information • Hot deals • Lodging packages • Retailers • Transportation • Special events • Trails and Sno-Parks • Learn to ski/ride packages

Sno-Park Permits You must have a valid Sno-Park permit displayed in the windshield of your vehicle if you park in designated winter recreation parking areas (Sno-Parks) between Nov. 15 and April 30. You must also have a valid Sno-Park permit at every ski area except Mt. Bachelor, Hoodoo and Willamette Pass. Parking in an Oregon Sno-Park without a permit may result in a fine. Permits are sold at all Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) offices, and by permit agents in resorts, sporting goods stores and other retail outlets. Cost: $3 daily; $7 for a three-day permit; $20 annual. Agents are allowed to charge a service fee for each permit they sell. Please note: Sno-Park permits issued by Washington, California and Idaho are honored in Oregon. Permits are transferable from vehicle to vehicle. Thank you for doing your part to help maintain more than 100 of Oregon’s winter recreation areas. For a complete list of Oregon SnoParks and a list of DMV offices that sell Sno-Park permits please visit www.oregon.gov/ODOT/DMV/vehicle/ sno_park_permits.shtml.

WWW.TRAVELOREGON.COM Learn about Oregon’s seven unique regions through gorgeous photography and smart, fun descriptions and stories. Plan a trip based on your travel interests— browse attractions, arts and culture, outdoor recreation and upcoming events. You can even research special travel deals and seasonal celebrations; book your hotel room, campsite or RV site; check weather and road conditions; sign up for the Travel Oregon monthly e-newsletter and more.

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Ski Here This winter, make a vacation rental at Black Butte Ranch your base camp and receive a complimentary adult lift ticket & up to four kids passes to Hoodoo’s Autobahn tubing hill. Visit BlackButteRanch.com or call 866.470.5191 for more details. Find more information about Hoodoo Mtn Resort at Hoodoo.com or call 541.822.3799.

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Ski Oregon Members & Visitor Resources Ski Area Cat Ski Mt. Bailey

350 Resort Dr., Diamond Lake, OR 97731 800.733.7593, catskimountbailey.com Cooper Spur Ski Area

10755 Cooper Spur Rd., Mt. Hood, OR 97041 541.352.6692, cooperspur.com Hoodoo Ski Area

Hwy. 20, Box 20, Sisters, OR 97759 541.822.3799, hoodoo.com Mt. Ashland

PO Box 220, Ashland, OR 97520 541.482.2897, mtashland.com Mt. Bachelor

13000 S.W. Century Dr., Bend, OR 97702 800.829.2442, 541.382.7888, mtbachelor.com Mt. Hood Meadows

Warner Canyon Ski Area

Bend Riverside Motel Suites

Willamette Pass Ski Corp.

Bennington Properties, LLC

PO Box 1204, Lakeview, OR 97630 541.947.5001, lakecountychamber.org PO Box 5509, Eugene, OR 97405 541.345.SNOW (7669), willamettepass.com

Camps/Programs City of Eugene Outdoor Program

301 N. Adams St., Eugene, OR 97402 541.682.5329, eugene-or.gov/rec

High Cascade Snowboard Camps

5014 N.E. 15th Ave., Portland, OR 97211 503.206.8520, highcascade.com University of Oregon Outdoor Program

Rm 37, EMU U of O, Eugene, OR 97403 541.346.4372, outdoorprogram.uoregon.edu

1565 N.W. Wall St., Bend, OR 97701 541.389.2363, bendriversidemotel.com 56842 Venture Lane, Sunriver, OR 97707 541.593.6300, benningtonproperties.com Best Western Hood River Inn

1108 E. Marina Way, Hood River, OR 97031 541.386.8904, hoodriverinn.com Best Western Mt. Hood Inn

87450 E. Government Camp Lp., Government Camp, OR 97028 503.272.3205, mthoodinn.com Black Butte Ranch

13245 Hawks Beard, Black Butte Ranch, OR 97759 541.595.1536, blackbutteranch.com The Cabins Creekside at Welches

PO Box 470, Mt. Hood, OR 97041 503.227.SNOW, 800.SKI.HOOD, skihood.com

Restaurants

PO Box 65, Welches, OR 97067 503.622.4275, mthoodcabins.com

Mt. Hood Skibowl

Cornerstone Cuisine

102 Oak St., Hood River, OR 97031 541.386.1900, hoodriverhotel.com

Cascade Vacation Rentals

PO Box 280, Government Camp, OR 97028 503.222.BOWL(2695), 800.SKI.BOWL, skibowl.com Ski Anthony Lakes

47500 Anthony Lakes Hwy., North Powder, OR 97867 541.856.3277, anthonylakes.com Spout Springs Ski Area

79327 Hwy. 204, Westin, OR 97886 541.566.0320, spoutspringsskiresort.com Timberline

Timberline Lodge, Timberline, OR 97028 503.272.3311, 503.222.2211, timberlinelodge.com

Full Sail Brewing Tasting Room & Pub

506 Columbia St., Hood River, OR 97031 541.386.2247, fullsailbrewing.com

Lodging Ashland Springs Hotel

212 E. Main, Ashland, OR 97520 541.488.1700, ashlandspringshotel.com

PO Box 459, Sisters, OR 97759 541.549.0792, cascadevacationrentals.com Columbia Cliff Villas

3880 Westcliff Dr., Hood River, OR 97031 866.912.8366, columbiacliffvillas.com Cooper Spur Mountain Resort

10755 Cooper Spur Rd., Mt. Hood, OR 97041 541.352.6692, cooperspur.com Discover Sunriver Vacation Rentals

47100 Beaver Dr., Bldg. 9, Sunriver, OR 97707 866.976.8712, discoversunriver.com

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Gorge Central Vacation Rentals

Shelter Cove Resort

Boardsports

Grand Palace Hotel

Sunriver Resort

17728 Abbot Dr., Sunriver, OR 97707 800.801.8765, sunriver-resort.com

Columbia Sportswear

121 E. Cascade Ave., Sisters, OR 97759 541.549.2211 Hood River BnB

Three Sisters Backcountry, Inc.

16071 Cattle Dr. Rd., Sisters, OR 97759 541.549.8101, threesistersbackcountry.com

Doug’s Sports

918 Oak St., Hood River, OR 97031 541.387.2997, hoodriverbnb.com Lake Creek Lodge

Timberline Lodge

PO Box 1053, Hood River, OR 97031 541.386.6109, skihoodandstay.com

13375 S.W. Forest Service Rd, #1419, Camp Sherman, OR 97730 800.797.6331, lakecreeklodge.com Lara House Lodge

640 N.W. Congress St., Bend, OR 97701 541.388.4064, larahouse.com The Lodge at Suttle Lake

13300 Hwy 20, Sisters, OR 97759 541.595.2628, thelodgeatsuttlelake.com McMenamins Old St. Francis School

700 N.W. Bond St., Bend, OR 97705 541.382.5174, mcmenamins.com Metolius River Lodges

PO Box 110, Camp Sherman, OR 97730 541.595.6290, metoliusriverlodges.com Mount Bachelor Village Resort

19717 Mount Bachelor Dr., Bend, OR 97702 541.389.5900, mtbachelorvillage.com Mt. Hood Vacation Rentals

PO Box 454, Welches, OR 97067 503.622.5688, mthoodrentals.com Seventh Mountain Resort

18575 S.W. Century Dr., Bend, OR 97702 541.771.5770, seventhmountain.com

PO Box 1129, Crescent Lake, OR 97733 541.433.2548, sheltercoveresort.com

Timberline Lodge, Timberline, OR 97028 503.272.3311, 503.222.2211, timberlinelodge.com Village Properties in Sunriver

Sunriver Village Mall Building #5, Sunriver, OR 97707 866.976.9593, village-properties.com Whispering Woods Resort

67800 E. Nicklaus Way, Welches, OR 97067 800.874.8770, 8664myvacation.com

201-A East 13th, Eugene, OR 97401 541.484.2588, myboardsports.com 14375 N.W. Science Park Dr., Portland, OR 97229 503.985.4346, columbia.com PO Box 578, Hood River, OR 97031 541.386.5787, dougsports.com Les Schwab

For locations visit lesschwab.com McKenzie Outfitters

566 Olive St., Eugene, OR 97401 541.343.2300, mckenzieoutfitters.com Mountain Shop

628 N.E. Broadway, Portland, OR 97232 503.288.6768, mountainshop.net Ocean Pulse Surfboards

Retailer

428 S.W. Coast Hwy., Newport, OR 97365 541.265.7745, oceanpulsesurf.com

2nd Wind Sports

Peak Sports

210 Oak St., Hood River, OR 97031 541.386.4464, 2ndwind-sports.com Aspect Board Shop

1009 N.W. Galveston Ave., Bend, OR 97701 541.389.4667, aspectshop.com Backcountry Gear Ltd.

1855 W. 2nd Ave., Eugene, OR 97402 541.485.4007, backcountrygear.com Berg’s Ski Shop

367 W. 13th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 541.683.1300, bergsskishop.com BETTY rides Snowboard Apparel

216 N.E. 28th Ave., Portland, OR 97232 503.235.8770, bettyrides.com

129 N.W. 2nd St., Corvallis, OR 97330 541.754.6444, peaksportscorvallis.com Play It Again Sports

1422 N.W. 9th, Corvallis, OR 97330 541.754.7529, playitagainspsorts.com Play It Again Sports

2598 Willamette, Eugene, OR 97405 541.342.4041, playitagainsports.com Recreational Equipment, Inc (REI).

306 Lawrence, Eugene, OR 97401 541.465.1800, rei.com Ski Chalet

4800 S.W. 76th, Portland, OR 97225 503.297.1891, skichaletpdx.com Snowmystr Sports

1980 Gilham Rd., Eugene, OR 97401 541.485.7507 Sunriver Sports

PO Box 3535, Sunriver, OR 97707 541.593.8369, sunriversports.com Tactics Boardshop

375 W. 4th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 541.349.0087, tactics.com U.S. Outdoor Store

219 S.W. Broadway, Portland, OR 97205 503.223.5937, usoutdoor.com The Village at Sunriver

PO Box 3563, Surniver, OR 97707 541.593.8704, villageatsunriver.com Village Bike & Ski Shop

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PO Box 4151, Sunriver, OR 97707 541.593.2453, villagebikeandski.com Willamette Mountain Mercantile LLC

44080 Highway 58, Oakridge, OR 97463 541.782.1800, mtnmercantile.com

Supplier Brownstein, Rask, Arenz, Sweeney, Grim, DeSylvia & Hay LLP

1200 S.W. Main Building, Portland, OR 97205 503.412.6712, brownrask.com Certified Folder Display

16339 N.E. Cameron Blvd., Portland, OR 97230 503.252.2570, certifiedfolder.com Northwest Ski Club Council

PO Box 1915, Portland, OR 97207 360.892.1814, nwskiers.org

www.SkiOregon.org

Skitiger.com

5855 N.W. Vineyard Dr., Corvallis, OR 97330 541.745.7131, skitiger.com

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Trade Shows West

Ashland Chamber of Commerce

Grants Pass VCB

Windermere Glenn Taylor Real Estate

Baker County VCB

Hermiston Chamber of Commerce

Bay Area Chamber of Commerce

Lake County Chamber of Commerce

16420 SE McGillivray Blvd, Suite 103/539 Vancouver, WA 98683 503.274.9505, aspenlimotours.com

Bend Visitors & Convention Bureau

Lincoln City VCB

Raz Transportation

Central Oregon Visitors Association

Medford Visitor & Convention Bureau

Clackamas County Tourism & Cultural Affairs

Newport Chamber of Commerce

Coos Bay Visitor Center

City of North Bend

Corvallis Tourism

Oakridge/Westfir Area Chamber of Commerce

Depoe Bay Chamber

Ontario Visitor & Convention Bureau

Eastern Oregon Visitor Association

Redmond Chamber of Commerce

Visitor Information

15477 Sky Ranch Lane, Haines, OR 97833 541.856.3356, eova.com

Albany Visitors Association

Grant County Oregon Chamber of Commerce

Roseburg Visitor Center & Chamber

PO Box 69535, Portland, OR 97201 503.249.7733, portlandskifever.com PO Box 773, Bingen, WA 98605 (509) 493.4666, columbiagorge.com

Transportation

110 E. Main St., Ashland, OR 97520 541.482.3486, ashlandchamber.com

490 Campbell St., Baker City, OR 97814 541.523.5855, visitbaker.com 50 Central Ave., Coos Bay, OR 97420 541.269.0215, oregonsbayareachamber.com

Aspen Limo Tours

11655 S.W. Pacific Hwy., Portland, OR 97223 503.684.3322, raztrans.com Sea to Summit Ski & Mt. Shuttles

503.286.9333, seatosummit.net

Travel Central Oregon Adventures

P.O. Box 4188, Bldg 16, Sunriver, OR 97707 541.593.8887, coadventures.com Oregon Peak Adventures

PO Box 25576, Portland, OR 97298 877.965.5100, oregonpeakadventures.com Travel Oregon

670 Hawthorne SE #240, Salem, OR 97301 503.378.8858, traveloregon.com

250 Broadalbin, Suite 110, Albany, OR 97321 541.928.0911, albanyvisitors.com

917 N.W. Harriman, Bend, OR 97701 800.949.6086, visitbend.com

661 S.W. Powerhouse Dr. #1301, Bend, OR 97702 800.800.8334, visitcentraloregon.com 150 Beavercreek Rd., Oregon City, OR 97045 503.655.8420, mthoodterritory.com 50 Central Ave., Coos Bay, OR 97420 541.269.0215, oregonsadventureocoast.com 553 N.W. Harrison Blvd., Corvallis, OR 97330 800.334.8118, visitcorvallis.com PO Box 21, Depoe Bay, OR 97341 541.765.2889, depoebaychamber.org

201 W. Main St., John Day, OR 97845 800.769.5664, gcoregonlive.com

1995 N.W. Vine St., Grants Pass, OR 97527 541.476.5510, visitgrantspass.org PO Box 185, Hermiston, OR 97838 541.567.6151, hermistonchamber.com 126 North E. St., Lakeview, OR 97630 541.947.6040, lakecountychamber.org

801 S.W. Hwy 101, Lincoln City, OR 97367 541.996.1271, oregoncoast.org 101 East 8th, Medford, OR 97501 800.469.6307, visitmedford.org

555 S.E. Coast Hwy., Newport, OR 97365 541.265.8801, newportchamber.org PO Box B City Hall, North Bend, OR 97459-3664 541.756.4613, northbendcity.org PO Box 217, Oakridge, OR 97463 541.782.4146, oakridgechamber.com

676 S.W. 5th, Ontario, OR 97914-3436 888.889.8012, ontariocc.com

446 S.W. 7th, Redmond, OR 97756 541.548.4835, visitredmondoregon.com PO Box 1262, Roseburg, OR 97470 541.672.9731, visitroseburg.com

Salem Convention & Visitors Assn

1313 Mill Street SE, Salem, OR 97310 800.874.7012, travelsalem.com

Seaside Civic & Convention Center

415 1st Ave., Seaside, OR 97138 503.738.8585, seasideconvention.com Seaside Visitors Bureau

989 Broadway, Seaside, OR 97138 503.738.3097, seasideor.com Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce

291 E. Main Ave., Sisters, OR 97759 866.549.0252, sisterscountry.com

Southern Oregon Visitors Assn.

PO Box 1645, Medford, OR 97501 541.552.0520, southernoregon.org Travel Klamath

205 Riverside Dr., Klamath Falls, OR 97601 541.882.1501, discoverklamath.com Travel Lane County

PO Box 10286, Eugene, OR 97440 541.484.5307, travellanecounty.org Travel Portland

www.skifever.org

1000 S.W. Broadway #2300, Portland, OR 97205 503.275.9750, travelportland.com Union County Tourism

102 Elm St., LaGrande, OR 97850 800 848.9969, visitlagrande.com Washington County Visitors Assn

11000 S.W. Stratus St., Ste. 170 Beaverton, OR 97008-7106 503 644.5555, visitwashingtoncountyoregon.com West Columbia Gorge Chamber of Commerce

PO Box 245, Troutdale, OR 97060 503.669.7473, westcolumbiagorgechamber.com

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setting the pace

For Tommy Ford, skiing comes more naturally than walking. The Bend, Oregon, native has been skiing since he was two, and was invited to join the U.S. Ski Team four years ago after winning four gold medals at the U.S. Junior National Championships. Last winter, he competed in his first Olympic games, in Vancouver, British Columbia Ford’s specialty race is the giant slalom, but anything fast and downhill will do. “I never get sick of skiing,” he says. “I love it all. It’s like controlled falling. You can play with gravity and create forces you wouldn’t otherwise.” The 21-year-old has put those forces to good use. Racing the giant slalom in the Olympics was both the culmination of a dream and a nerve-wracking experience. “It’s just another race,” he says, “but there’s all this stuff that goes on in your head.” Ford placed a strong 26th, causing some to call him the U.S.’s most up-and-coming alpine skier. Ford studies at Dartmouth College in

New Hampshire during spring terms, and trains with the U.S. Ski Team all over the world the rest of the year. He claims Jackson Hole, Wyo., and Chile as some of his favorite ski spots, but maintains a loyalty for his home turf, too. “Mt. Bachelor has always been a fun place to ski,” he says. “It was a great place to grow up.” With three long years to wait until the next Winter Olympics, Ford is focused on the work that lies ahead. “All you can really do is ski as fast as you can, and have fun doing it,” he says. “I want to be the best skier I can, and hopefully that’s the fastest in the world.” –Kim Cooper Findling www.Sk iO r eg o n .o r g

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