With majestic views of Mt . Rainier , White Pass provides terrain for skiers and riders of every ability . Explore steeper terrain off the Great White Express or explore Paradise Basin on the Couloir Express and Basin Quads . With 18 kilometers of trail that provide a variety of terrain suitable for beginning through expert cross-country skiers ,, White Pass provides cross country skiing , skate skiing , snowshoeing and fat biking . Come and experience the small town charm of winter in Washington Wine Country , where Yakima Valley communities come together for holiday-time celebrations .
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The sixth largest ski resort in North America has 4,323 skiable acres , 3,365 feet of vertical drop , and 101 runs to explore . This large conical volcano located on the Eastern flank of the Central Cascade Mountain Range lets skiers and riders descend 360 degrees of terrain from the top of the resort , with big , wide open faces up top and protected powder stash tree runs at the bottom . The resort is 22 miles from the hip little city of Bend near the Deschutes River and home to the Deschutes Brewery . Mt . Bachelor has one of the longest seasons in the Northwest , from November to May .
From the steeps of the front side bowls to the gentle slopes of our beginner runs , Mt . Hood Meadows terrain is known for its diversity and playfulness . Voted by Oregonians as having the best cruising intermediate terrain in the state , Meadows offers more than 2,150 acres of pure enjoyment . Rising to its highest lift-served elevation of 7,300 feet , you ’ ll feel like you ’ re on the top of the world as you take in a panoramic view to the east and south . This is a big mountain experience , with enough acreage to keep you busy for days , and enough character so you will respect and remember your time on these trails .
Timberline Lodge epitomizes the pioneering spirit of the West . Located on Mt . Hood , it is the only ski resort in the country open 12 months of the year . They have the longest vertical drop in the Pacific Northwest . Mt . Hood is the tallest mountain in Oregon at 11,245 ft . There are stunning views of the surrounding volcanoes on a clear day , including Three Sisters and Mt . Jefferson . Timberline Lodge is also home to some of the most prolific and famous summer ski camps for kids and adults , including Windell ’ s Freeski Summer Camp , High Cascade Snowboard Camp and training camps for the U . S . ski and snowboard teams .
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