| Oregon is famous for the ski slopes found around | | | | Skiing, snowboarding, hiking, snowshoeing, and lodge |
| the state, and if you are planning a ski vacation, you | | | | tours are the main attractions at Timberline. Here, it is |
| should definitely consider Timberline Lodge, located | | | | all about the powder! Mt. Hood is an active volcano |
| near Mt. Hood in Oregon. There is quite a bit of | | | | which is considered to be dormant. Occasionally, |
| history in the area, starting with the lodge that was | | | | tremors are felt, and steam vents are often visible. |
| built during the Great Depression by a master | | | | The Cascade Dining Room is open for breakfast, |
| craftsman. The Timberline Lodge also has a bit of | | | | lunch, and dinner each day, but the hours do change |
| more recent history attached to it. Part of the | | | | with the seasons. Other fare can be found at the |
| movie, The Shining, was filmed here. Many of the | | | | Ram's Head Bar, the Blue Ox bar, the Wy'East |
| 'outside' shots were done at Timberline Lodge. | | | | Kitchen Cafeteria, the Market Café, and the Mt. |
| The lodge is entirely hand made, and well preserved. | | | | Hood Brewing Company. |
| The hand woven draperies and the hand hewn | | | | Rental equipment is not available at Timberline. You |
| beams add to the rustic charm and history of the | | | | must bring your own equipment. However, smaller |
| place. The lodge sits in the middle of 1400 acres | | | | items such as gloves and goggles can be purchased |
| consisting of 35 trails. The trails are perfect for | | | | at the lodge, along with some clothing items. There is |
| beginners, intermediates, and experts. The top | | | | a snowboard and ski school on the premises, and |
| elevation at Timberline Lodge is 8504 with a vertical | | | | private and group lessons are available. |
| drop of 2501. There are six chair lifts to | | | | If the idea of a 'rustic' ski vacation appeals to you, as |
| accommodate skiers. | | | | opposed to trips with accommodations that are a bit |
| One of the most unique things about Timberline is | | | | fancier, then Timberline Lodge in Oregon is the place |
| that it is the one place in the United States that | | | | to be! Again, it is definitely all about the history and |
| offers year-round snow skiing. Palmer Snowfield is | | | | the powder here. However, whether you ski or not, |
| part of the Timberline Resort, and it is permanently | | | | you must not miss the Magic Mile, which offers a |
| covered with snow. Beginners are not always allowed | | | | panoramic view of the Cascade mountains that |
| on Palmer snowfield - the conditions are considered | | | | cannot be matched! |
| each day when making this determination. | | | | |