From Snowbrains.com:
Oregon Governor Kate Brown said on Tuesday she will be shortly be announcing an executive order allowing ski resorts to reopen. There is no definite timeline just yet, but a spokesman for Timberline Ski Area on Mount Hood says they could be up and running by the end of next week.
Governor Kate Brown also announced the opening of some state parks, outdoor recreation facilities, and areas across Oregon for day use effective May 5, 2020, with camping opportunities becoming available as federal, state, local, and private providers are able to prepare their facilities for visitors in cooperation with each other. As this limited reopening occurs, it is essential that Oregonians recreate responsibly to protect the health, wellness, and safety of themselves and others in local communities.
This means that skiers and snowboarders shouldn’t expect the resort to operate as normal, stringent social distancing measures will be enforced. “It’s going to be a good experience, but it’s definitely going to be different, " said Timberline spokesman John Burton.
Guests will be asked to reserve tickets online, no more than 24 hours ahead of time. Pre-purchased lift tickets and passes for the winter season will still be honored, though skier numbers will be limited. Social distancing measures will be in place from the moment guests arrive at the parking lots, right through to the lift-lines. Guests not playing by the rules will be asked to leave.
Burton expects the Stormin’ Norman and Magic Mile chairlifts will be the first to start turning once the ski area starts running.
Neither Mt. Hood Meadows or Skibowl will reopen for skiing and snowboarding this season. Mt. Bachelor has yet to announce any plans.
Timberline Lodge ski area is the ski and snowboarding area of Timberline Lodge, a National Historic Landmark in the U.S. state of Oregon. It is one of a few ski areas in the United States with most of the skiable terrain below the main lodge. It is located on the south face of Mount Hood, about 60 miles east of Portland, accessible via the Mount Hood Scenic Byway.
Timberline is the only ski area in North America to offer year-round skiing, closing only for two weeks in September for maintenance. Skiers, snowboarders, and sightseers ride up the Magic Mile chairlift to the Palmer Glacier and its lift, where most of the summer skiing takes place, particularly later in the season. In contrast to winter operations, the lifts are the busiest during the summer ski season Monday through Friday, mostly due to ski and snowboard camps. Besides organized clinics and camps, any intermediate or more advanced member of the public is welcome to ski or snowboard.
Oregon Governor Kate Brown said on Tuesday she will be shortly be announcing an executive order allowing ski resorts to reopen. There is no definite timeline just yet, but a spokesman for Timberline Ski Area on Mount Hood says they could be up and running by the end of next week.
Governor Kate Brown also announced the opening of some state parks, outdoor recreation facilities, and areas across Oregon for day use effective May 5, 2020, with camping opportunities becoming available as federal, state, local, and private providers are able to prepare their facilities for visitors in cooperation with each other. As this limited reopening occurs, it is essential that Oregonians recreate responsibly to protect the health, wellness, and safety of themselves and others in local communities.
This means that skiers and snowboarders shouldn’t expect the resort to operate as normal, stringent social distancing measures will be enforced. “It’s going to be a good experience, but it’s definitely going to be different, " said Timberline spokesman John Burton.
Guests will be asked to reserve tickets online, no more than 24 hours ahead of time. Pre-purchased lift tickets and passes for the winter season will still be honored, though skier numbers will be limited. Social distancing measures will be in place from the moment guests arrive at the parking lots, right through to the lift-lines. Guests not playing by the rules will be asked to leave.
Burton expects the Stormin’ Norman and Magic Mile chairlifts will be the first to start turning once the ski area starts running.
Neither Mt. Hood Meadows or Skibowl will reopen for skiing and snowboarding this season. Mt. Bachelor has yet to announce any plans.
Timberline Lodge ski area is the ski and snowboarding area of Timberline Lodge, a National Historic Landmark in the U.S. state of Oregon. It is one of a few ski areas in the United States with most of the skiable terrain below the main lodge. It is located on the south face of Mount Hood, about 60 miles east of Portland, accessible via the Mount Hood Scenic Byway.
Timberline is the only ski area in North America to offer year-round skiing, closing only for two weeks in September for maintenance. Skiers, snowboarders, and sightseers ride up the Magic Mile chairlift to the Palmer Glacier and its lift, where most of the summer skiing takes place, particularly later in the season. In contrast to winter operations, the lifts are the busiest during the summer ski season Monday through Friday, mostly due to ski and snowboard camps. Besides organized clinics and camps, any intermediate or more advanced member of the public is welcome to ski or snowboard.
