Mt. Hood Meadows

If you’re looking for a mountain wedding venue, Mt. Hood Meadows is an absolute hidden gem. Most people don’t realize they host weddings here — and it’s one of the most beautiful, well-run venues you could ask for. We worked with Maddy Engelsman, who was incredibly organized, flexible, and genuinely cared about making our day perfect. The entire staff worked with us (not against us), and we never felt nickeled or dimed. The food was phenomenal — our guests couldn’t stop talking about it — and everything ran seamlessly from start to finish. If you’re considering a Mt. Hood wedding, stop looking. This is the place.

Unfortunately the day that we went up it was a very foggy cloudy day, so we really didn't get to see a good deal of the mountain. But we did stop at the Timberline Lodge where they filmed the outside scenes of The Shining. When inside and did a little looking around fantastic Lodge built in the 1930s. I would definitely put it on a must-see list.

Best mountain in Oregon in my opinion. Great runs, mixed snow types, and lots of different terrain. Cheaper than others across but obviously not the cheapest, bigger than Timberline and Ski Bowl and seems to be the least touristy of the bunch. All from my perspective of course going to all those Mt Hood area resorts every year. Good night skiing operation as well.

An incredible ski resort with breathtaking views of Mount Hood. Well-maintained slopes, great lift system, and options for all skill levels. Even if you’re not skiing, the scenery alone is worth the visit. Fresh mountain air, beautiful snow conditions, and an unforgettable alpine experience.

We went to Mt. Hood in July so we figured we would just be able to do a little walking to see anything. Believe it or not they had 1 ski lift working in the summer months for people like us that wanted to see more of Oregon. It was reasonably priced at $20 each person. Staff was extremely knowledgeable, kind and patient with us. Highly recommend, even in the summer months!!! 😁🤓👀🏞️🪾🪵🚡🖼️☯️

Summer visit: thrilled to find such an amazing place so close to PDX airport. Maybe one and a half hours one way. Not crowded at all. Spend majority of a Saturday wondering the trails and encountered very few people. Great place and look forward to another visit. Cafe French fries were really good.

Mt. Hood Meadows is our favorite ski resort in the state of Oregon. The resort really has terrain for everyone. There are lots of mellow groomers on one end of the mountain, and then at the other end, you can jump into crazy terrain in Heather Canyon. If you're looking for the best expert terrain in the state of Oregon, come ski Mt. Hood Meadows.

We love Mt. Hood Meadows and have taken each of our kids here to learn to ski. We think it is the best ski resort on Mt. Hood for all ski types- beginner to advanced because of their set up for beginners and their wide range of runs. If it's your first time, I would recommend getting your passes through their website in advance. If renting gear, their rental space is open and efficient. The bathrooms and lockers for rent are in that area as well. It's a great set up! My kids learned on the ballroom carpet then we got them the beginner progression tickets. This less expensive ticket option is ideal for utilizing almost all of their green runs. Now that my kids are more comfortable with some challenging runs, we can still access some blue and black runs on the beginner progression pass. Their food is great and the dining area is warm and inviting and we enjoyed their outdoor eating space recently with the fire tables. They even have a small drink lodge up the main lift We have so many wonderful memories at Mt. Hood Meadows, and has easily become a favorite family tradition now and for many years to come.

Mount Hood Meadows , It's beautiful this time of year fresh lines, white dreams, Corduroy mornings and powder-day schemes. Mount Hood stands tall in a snow-globe trance, One look down the run and your skis start to dance. The service is tight, like boots buckled right, Friendly from first chair to last call at night. Lifties throwing waves, tickets scanned clean, Even when you fumble your pass like you've never skied before in your life been there, seen The lifts spin smooth, no clanks, no fear, Just uphill glory and mountain cheer. Chair swings steady, the ride feels prime, Enough time to breathe, joke, and rethink that double-black one more time. The terrain flows clean long cruisers, steeps that bite, Trees whisper "send it," groomers say "glide." Snow sprays up cold, skis hum and sing, That sound they make when you're doing everything right... or at least telling yourself you are. The vibe is pure ski town, relaxed and real, Goggles on helmets, poles in a pile, steel. Everyone's stoked, nobody's loud, Except that one guy explaining his line like he's filming a ski movie sir, we all fell on that run. By day's end your legs are cooked, your face wind-burned red, You're clomping to the lodge like a newborn deer instead. But you're smiling hard, already convinced, Mount Hood Meadows just skied its way straight onto the "must return" list.

My daughter took my three year old twice in the last two weeks to rent skis here. The rental assistance was minimal at best. They did not tell us where to go, did not assist in getting a helmet, and did not fit her skis either time. The second day, her bindings were too big for her skis and they needed adjusting--this could have been avoided had they checked initially. The drop off of rental gear was also unclear, as it said to place skis on a rack to return them, but then fences prevented me from doing so. The attendants were not there so I had to leave them just over the gate. Quite bad service. On the bright side, the lift attendants at the ballroom carpet were friendly, helpful and high-fived my daughter throughout the day, which added positively to our experience.

I came here a couple times this winter and it was really good. I enjoyed the variety of terrain and the low key vibe here. I like that there are several different areas to go to. The mountain has something for everyone, from wide groomers to off piste glades, the only set back I experienced is that as a new comer to this mountain, it would be helpful if the chairlifts had labels atop the off load stations this would make it easier to get your bearing for where you are located, or you are here labeled on the maps at the top of the chairlifts.

Can't be trusted with your CC information or to act quickly to address customers concerns. After a visit last winter, my CC information was stolen due to a data breach. A few days after, my CC was used for fraudulent charges and I had to get a new credit card. This also happened to two of my coworkers who also skied with me on the mountain that day. Now, 10 months later, I get a letter from them saying they are providing us with free credit monitoring. The damage was already done, and this is a useless mitigation measure for those of us that have already dealt with the hassle of having to get a new credit card number because of unauthorized charges on our card. Unless they offer me a free lift ticket or some other compensation to try to make things right, I won't be back. Timberline can continue to have my business in the meantime. Beyond that, my visit that day mostly involved waiting in a long line of cars to park, and then an even longer line of people to take a shuttle. I arrived at 7:30am and I didn't make it on the mountain until 11am. Not many good things to say about my experience.

My nine year old and I love love love Mt Hood Meadows! Lots of green and blue in addition to their black and double black. For sure spring skiing in particular is wonderful there.

Nice visit last weekend to check out what Meadows has to offer in the summertime. We arrived at about 9am last Sunday to check out the available hikes. It was pretty dead when we arrived. We were greeted on the patio by very pleasant employees who notified us what entertainment was offered. They provided us a map of the trails that included info on each. They also helped by making suggestions of routes based off of our particular desires. We were also informed we could pay (19$) to take a scenic ride up a lift, play games on the patio, and that the restaurant was open. We opted for one of the treks suggested and took off on an approximately 4 mile hike. The grounds are stunning...flowers in the sunny runs, shade in the beautiful trees, loads of birds, and we spotted a deer. The winding paths are well marked and maintained, no trash! Apparently they show movies on the deck on the weekends and you can park your RV overnight for 15$ on the premises on Friday and Saturday nights (reserve online). We very much enjoyed our morning; a wonderful hike and good (but semi-pricey) burgers/fries from the restaurant. Nice hikes, beautiful views, and friendly service...recommend!

Mount Hood's premier ski resort. Timberline has a better lodge but Meadows has more runs. It can get really busy in the morning on weekends; a line of cars can stack up at the gate around opening time if 9pm. There are three parking lots: if main lot is full, go to Sunset lot, right off of main drive. A shuttle will take you to the lodge and pro tip: you can ski out! Just look for the sunset trail at the extreme left/south side of the resort over by Buttercup. If these are both full, go back to 35 and continue on to HRM lot, which has its own lift. You can also ski out here but the access ends around 4pm so catch a shuttle back to this lot from the main lodge if you are staying longer. Happy shredding!

Went yesterday. Icy and bone chilling wind. But the lodge is the biggest disappointment. It resembles a poorly constructed soviet prison. Not a fireplace in the whole place, really? And cafeteria/ airport style food court.

went today and my friend who has never been skiing before asked this guy at the ski rental place how to put on her skis on and he told her "I don't know just do it. I've been skiing since I was a kid" and then we asked another guy and told him that the other guy said that and he said "i don't know we're all stoners here figure it out". made my friend so uncomfortable. otherwise its fun and a good place to ski. might just be the staff.

I'm a somewhat newer skier and had only been to ski bowl at mt. Hood, but decided to take advantage of the spring pass with lesson package here. It is an amazing deal - $300 for access through the end of the season, unlimited rentals, and 3 lessons??? Yes please! Just last month I spent about the same amount to ski for 2 days at Mt. Bachelor with 15 min lines to get onto the chairlifts. I can't speak for meadows at peak season, but as of end of March it isn't crowded at all, runs are very nicely groomed, and we were literally skiing right to the chairlifts and going back up with no lines. As long as you make your rental reservations in advance, they have a very efficient process for getting you in boots/skis given the amount of people picking up rentals in the morning. My first lesson was extremely helpful with a great instructor who had been an instructor there since the 90s and only 2 other people in my class. I am so amazed by this spring pass deal and look forward to finishing out the season/coming back to check it out next winter.

The weather is much different up here than it is near Portland. There is a ton of snow up here even when Portland doesn't have a speck of snow. The ski resort has a relatively small parking lot. There is a slight chance that the parking lot fills up if you come too late. You can reserve a rental for skis and snow shoes. They have multiple hills you can ski down. They have multiple trails you can walk. Please inspect the equipment at the rental location. My friend got a snow shoe that was missing a latch. The restaurants are pretty nice. The spiked warm drinks are pretty amazing. I got the Meadows hot chocolate and it was delicious.

Great ski resort, not too touristy, great food. Was a bit on the pricy side but we enjoyed everything Meadows had to offer. Well done, Meadows! Keep it up.

This review is for their customer service only. I haven't had the chance to use their lifts or their rentals yet. I went up on Christmas Eve to get my season pass for the first time. I've never been there and didn't know what to expect. When we arrived the main lot was full and we had to park in the Sunrise lot. On the day we were there this lot was not plowed. If your car sits low to the ground I wouldn't recommend going up here. I saw so many sedan's with chains that were stuck because the snow was so deep. We were concerned about having to walk all the way to the main lodge but the employee who helped us park said they have shuttles. The buses run regularly and we didn't have to wait for one at all. When we got to the lodge the bus driver directed us to where we could ask questions about the pass. We stopped in at the concierge desk and was told to go out to a different building to get my pass. All the interactions that I had with employees were friendly and helpful. They seem to have a pretty efficient system and I can't wait to hit the slopes!

this course is god awful waited 15 minutes in every tee box, more if a par 3 fairways in somewhat decent shape but were clearly cut by a highschooler whoever thought to separate tee times by 7 minutes should be shot

I did not come here to skii but to hit up the trails and check out Mt. Hood. being mid June Mt. Hood still sported a very good amount of snow. It was not reachable from the trails I took but it sure was a great view. The trails were nice but there was a lot of local scat lying about and the mosquito starting to have a field day so I had to cut my trek short. I arrived before many of the summer programs begin during July so it was actually very quiet and peaceful.

God made this scenery BEAUTIFUL! the customer service is awful. My sons husband and I had a wonderful time at alpine timberline on the lift. Arrived here, talked to a sales rep extensively, excitedly arrived to board the lift and received a very grumpy welcome from the employer. He then told me that our two year old could not ride unless we actually purchased a BABY carrier when he is actually TOO big for it. He denied us a ride, my screaming two year old and I were left on the side while my husband and other son took off on the ride. I understand rules. I don't understand selling a non refundable ride to us when knowing that two of us cannot ride. would not recommend due to caeelessness of staff. Good management would say, "Hey! we messed up! you can use this carrier here." not make people pay $50 for a too small carrier - choose another mpuntain experience

I would have given MHM a 5, except for one thing: their chair lift on the beginner slope--Buttercup--is the one of the worst I've ever experienced. It dumps people out over a dropping slope, which means that if you don't get out at just the right time, you're dropping several feet. You can see people constantly falling and splayed out at the end of the lift. I myself got dropped a couple of times and banged my head hard on the ice under the lift. If I hadn't had a helmet on, I'd have been concussed and probably knocked out. At one point, a more senior operator was chewing out younger fellow b/c he wasn't slowing down the lift and people were piling up. But honestly, it's the design of the lift that's the issue. The other two lifts I tried, on harder slopes, were a breeze. The fact that this is on a beginner slope is insane.

Visited Mt Hood Meadows during my visit to Oregon. This was my second visit here and I must say that this is an awesome place to visit ! I've had great experiences on both of my visits here. First off, book online for additional savings on lessons & rentals. It also speeds up the process if you're renting gear. We took snowboarding lessons and had a great instructor (Robin) that made the lesson fun. Even after class, they were visible and answered any questions that we had. Food: three eating areas available. Food and drinks are on the pricey side. But after a long day of being in the snow, it's well worth it to have food close by! Enjoyable day at the Meadows and i know I'll be back soon!

Ah, just take my money. If it wasn't so expensive, I'd give it 5 stars. My total for a day on the mountain was $160! Ouch. Well, that was because I had to rent equipment and gear. I also didn't bring my gloves so I had to buy $40 gloves. Ugh. It was totally worth it though! I went on opening day this year and the snow was super fluffy! Powder! Even though not all the lifts were open, I enjoyed my time. I'd love to come back again soon.

I don't understand the negative reviews. Yes, if you bring the family up on a Saturday in January it's gonna be a madhouse. My advice: come on the weekdays, and have fewer children! Of COURSE the main lot fills up on powder days. Etc. Having the best terrain on Mt Hood, Meadows will always hold a place in my heart. The lodge is nothing special compared to Timberline, although the alpenstube restaurant is comfy. The meadows management has gotten really really good over the last decade or so with communication regarding conditions and services. Go shred that gnar gnar! PS: remember to be silent past silent rock: just ask a local.

I'm not a skier, but decided to come up this summer for the scenic chair lift. I'm always looking out for something different to do. I liked that you could use the lift as much as you wanted. It was kind of nice just to take in the view. There are great hiking trails up here if you're into that. It was a great excuse for a leisurely drive and relaxing day outdoors. They had games outside for people to enjoy. We stopped in at the Schuss Grill for a quick bite. Decent food and prices weren't too ridiculous. Everyone was so pleasant, had a great time.

I've been to Mt. Hood a bazillion times to camp, hike, sled, etc, but have only gone skiing/snowboarding twice nearly 20 years ago because my main sport took precedence year round. Partner bought me a spring pass this year to learn how to snowboard, as it is a lifelong sport for him, because during COVID we were looking for safe gym-alternative activities to do together. The actual downhill part came fairly easily, but I swear Satan himself designed chair lifts. I went ass over teakettle at least 30x in the last month getting off the lifts. I was embarrassed & frustrated that I could get down the mountain just fine, but knew I'd look like an idiot every time I arrived at the top. EVERY. TIME. I'm writing this review solely due to the lift operator who, after witnessing my repeated "graceful" departures, called me over & told me YOU CAN SIGNAL TO THEM THAT YOU SUCK (or that you're a beginner, same diff) & THEY WILL SLOW DOWN THE GODFORSAKEN DEVIL CHAIRS FOR YOU. I was both furious everyone let me continue to eat shit for a month straight getting off these things, & deliriously happy that I FINALLY succeeded in sticking a "landing" my first time up in since she told me this. Bonus points because she did a celebratory jig & fist pump from her little booth when I came safely to a stop, upright on both feet. I was literally about to quit going because no matter how fun it was to snowboard, the mortification of knowing that they'd have to stop the lift every. single. time. I tried & failed to get off successfully was becoming traumatizing, to be honest. She is the sole reason my pass/new gear will not be a waste of money. And the reason my partner can continue to teach me something he loves. You deserve a raise, Lift Lady. P.S.- All y'all giving one star reviews/complaining about "not knowing" about buying passes or reserving equipment ONLINE, AHEAD OF TIME, need to either go get your eyes checked or sign up for remedial reading courses. SMDH. It's literally PLASTERED all over their website on every link/page. And if you weren't clever enough to think you should prooobablyyyyy check out the website of a resort for updated rules/policies during a GLOBAL PANDEMIC, then you deserve to drive 2-4 hours just to sit in your car & stew in the consequences of your own inaction, you twits. Stop giving one-star reviews on businesses that rely on tourist culture to survive, esp during such an abysmal period, when you should be thanking your lucky stars they are even open, let alone taking precautions to provide us all with a SAFE environment to work off some of the past year's cabin fever. Y'all should be ashamed of yourselves, you spoiled, entitled prats.

All three opened lifts had approximately 1hour wait time. I asked why they weren't opening Blue up and a lifty said it wasn't needed. Avoid this place like the plague if you actually want to ski, great place to stand in lift lines while the owners rake in the profits

Struggling to keep up during COVID amidst the current labor challenges, but they're hanging in and keeping us safe while keeping the lifts running and snow plowed. Great family fun and great way to get above the clouds

Great snow & trails. However, several things made me not want to come back: - The main lift was closed due to a power outage, and there wasn't enough fuel to run the backup generator. There were barely any shuttles to take people to the other side of the mountain. So although we arrived at the mountain at 9 am, we didn't start skiing until 11:30 am. - 3 hours of stop & go traffic just to return to Government Camp in the afternoon. There wasn't any accidents - the road is just too small when the weather is poor. It is pretty miserable to drive 3 hours for what should be a 15 minute drive. Tons of people were getting out of their cars to pee on the side of the road. - My mom got sick so she couldn't ski the last day (and only got in a couple hours on the first day due to the power issues). They weren't able to refund her ticket.

This review is for the Nordic Center, the little place just east for cross-country skiers. I had a terrific 2-hour group lesson (with only two in the group) in skate skiing from Denes Balazs. He explained, modeled, gave incremental exercises, answered questions, and provided both critical and encouraging feedback. It was an outstanding experience, and I'm a much better skate skier now. The trail system is not large but it is nice with rolling hills, fine grooming, and good views of the mountain.

Had such a great experience with the customer service at Meadows. Please pay attention to their rental rules & procedures! Rentals need to be reserved 48 hours in advance. I had reserved the full ski demo from the high performance center. This was about 70$, which is a bit pricer than the normal rental. When I arrived go the HPC, they did not have skis that were the right height for me, and it made skiing almost impossible for an intermediate skier like myself. I went over the the Sahale lodge and talked to the rental people about switching from the HPC package to just the normal rental. They were able to set me up with the normal rentals which made skier a blast and so much more enjoyable for me! At the end of the day when I went to return my skis, they checked in with how everything went and were so kind about the whole thing. I couldn't thank the staff enough at the Sahale Lodge!

We spent 2 days skiing with our 5 kids. We had an amazing experience! The level of hospitality and customer service were top notch. You can tell that there is a positive culture developed there fir the employees. Everyone we encountered over the 2 days 1/13 and 1/14, was wonderful, a few that stood out...Doggie, Mason G, Morgan, Paige.... the rental system I found to be well organized and very clean. The food service was friendly and the Kobe Burger was delicious! There was firm but fair and consistent monitoring of mask wearing. All employees were taking note and asking skiers to pull up their masks and reminding us to stay covered. It did not feel aggressive at all, but they were all quite firm about it. As a result of our wonderful experience, we will be back! Thank you everyone

This past Sunday (10 Feb) was my first time snowboarding at meadows and I was amazed at how streamlined and efficient the pass and rental process was. Parking lots were pretty full due to some competitions and events going on at the mountain but lift lines were clear and the runs were FANTASTIC. There was a bit of a wait to get to the restaurant and the lodge itself was pretty packed but one really can't complain, the first half of the day was absolutely beautiful. Myself and my two friends hit just about every green and blue run that day and we didn't wait more than 2-3 minutes in the busiest lift line. Overall this was a great experience for myself and my friends, and this will probably be our home resort going forward. Looking forward to the next few weeks up here hitting runs and eating great food. Pro Tip: If you find yourself at the restaurant upstairs, try out the pork roast sandwich. It's actual heaven.

This is the best ski area close to Portland with a wide variety of terrain. It has easy wide slopes for beginners and crazy steep black for the risky and adventurous. The runs are well groomed. The best powder especially after a snow storm. Everything is great other than being a season pass holder and up with my son. I wanted to sit outside by one of the fire pits while I wait for my son to get down. Would have probably got something to drink. However was turned away because I was not in a large party. Not at all impressed considering there was plenty of open seating. See picture.

STEER CLEAR OF THE DEMO SHOP, unless no other choice. I am a nurse, and with the current state of pandemic, don't get to ski much. Today, I was able to get away, but only 9-12. Unfortunately, I forgot my boots. I tried to rent some at the demo shop. The manager said they don't do walk-ins until 10 AM, which would leave me with less than two hours to ski. He said that reservations took priority, but at that time, there was one customer in the shop and three employees standing around. I have been a season pass holder for many years and spent a considerable amount of money in this business, so this level of customer service seriously upsets me. They wouldn't make an exception. The manager basically said these are the rules and they are not making any exceptions, and walked away. I carpooled with other nurses, so I cannot leave. I feel it would be unreasonable to take $50 from the family budget for an hour and a half of skiing, and they wouldn't give me a break in price. I spoke with a different member of the management team, and she basically said "sorry, nothing I can do." So, I am wasting my day in the car, as my friends are enjoying time away from the hospital. So disappointed.

Mount Hood Meadows....playground for the wealthy and entitled. I'm up at Mt Hood Meadows often for work, although I don't work at MHM. I've skied here a few times, but it's been a while. Truth be told, I live for PNW summers and loath snow. Like many other reviewers have stated, expect to pay an arm and leg for anything! It's sort of like movie theater or theme park pricing - their "guests" (as they call them) are a captive crowd. They can charge whatever they want. Additionally, wait times are extremely long for anything...the restaurants, your food, the shuttles, the lifts, etc. Also, despite the presence of little kids and families everywhere, there is an ever present cloud of marijuana smoke over the whole area. You can't go 5 mins without seeing it and/or smelling it. Overall, it's just never a good experience for me. I'm tense the whole time I'm up there and my anxiety doesn't deminsh until I'm leaving the overcrowded parking lot full of Teslas and Range Rovers and back down the hill.

Most likely the worst managed ski area in the Western United States if not the World. Mt. Hood Meadows bills itself as a "Ski Resort" it is in fact a third rate ski area. To be considered a "Ski Resort" you would have to offer an experience that is something above just turning on the lights and maybe having a few lifts operating. *Staff is rude, ignorant, untrained, and unprofessional *Grooming is horrific *Lift maintenance is non-existant *Food service is overpriced and lousy Do your self a favor and spend your money somewhere else!

This place is expensive, yes. If you can get your snow gear outside, do so. I got ski lessons and the kid snow board. A bunny lift was also in the package although I never used the lift. I had KC as my ski instructor and there were 12 of us. He memorized all of our names which is impressive. He was so patient with me as I know I was one of the slowest learners. I was able to do some turns down the training slope a few times. I ate it a few times also. For someone who can roller-skate and ice-skate, I thought I would pick up skiing easier. I will say, it was hard. I don't know if I'd do it again. Maybe. But it was terrifying especially after lunch. Something happened and i kept falling and had no energy to get up. I am very grateful for KC as he lets us know what each of us had to practice on and if we were behind, he'd get us. My 14yr old kid took snowboarding lessons with the adults. Although she did better than I did, she was easily frustrated and cried after several hrs on the slopes. It could be that these 2 gals are just not meant for the slopes. We ate lunch at prime time and the line went pretty fast. Maybe there weren't as many people for March. Idk. But i ate the falafel burger and it was pretty filling. It was also $9. Fries were extra. My kid had the pulled pork burger and it was stuffed with meat. Unfortunately, the meat was exceptionally dry and she ate only half of it, with much of the other half, taking it out of the bread as it was too much. It did seem like they nickel and dime you for what already is going to be a pricey day. We both got free hot chocolate from taking lessons.

Great place for snowboarding etc. It's super fun and beautiful view! Lift can take 3 people at once which is what I like a lot about this place! Had a wonderful experience boarding here with my friends!

Okay, I'm a little puzzled by all the one star ratings but.....to each his own. I've been skiing for a long time now (over 41 years and counting) and have seen a lot of changes that make skiing easier than ever before. Mt Hood Meadows has done a good job of making it an enjoyable experience. Why? The meadows tickets that use RFID technology. No more having to show the ski attendant your ticket that is attached somewhere you have to find on an article of clothing (pants usually) that is hidden under your jacket. This keeps things rolling along with little delay. The quad lifts are fast and get 4x the number of people of the hill faster than the old double chairs because they go twice as fast also. The fact that you can reserve your entire rental package online (even performance skies you can try out) means you've just skipped a 20-30 minute wait during peak times. This more than makes up for the coffee line. The rental counter people were friendly with a smile and very helpful for my family. Concierge service was excellent. A family member lost a wallet one time and since they had reserved their tickets online were able to retrieve the phone number and leave a voice mail to come and pick up the wallet at the Lost and Found. Terrain: there's plenty of that. I don't do double black diamonds anymore but there's plenty of other stuff out there for all types of skiers. I skied some areas with recent powder and some area with groomed hardpack. Most terrain is wide open with most hazards easily seen. Very few moguls now on any slopes. The snowboarders and parabolic skies have changed that dynamic. The grooming is much better now than it used to be. Some people complained about the terrain but I found it excellent with challenges at all levels. Parking: is very crowded. You have to get here very early to secure a parking spot at the main lodge area. It was already packed at 8:30 before the lifts opened. Don't forget to purchase the Sno-Park pass. Good thing I took a shuttle this time. People commented on lines for the food, coffee, and bathrooms. I've got news for you.....there have always been lines no matter what year I've skied. You're skiing in a popular resort and have to expect that sort of thing during the peak times of the season. And with the late snow, it's a peak time now! So compared to the "bad" old days, Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort has done a great job of making a day of skiing much more enjoyable. Great concierge services, helpful staff, quick rental counter access, free cookies, free hot chocolate. What more could I ask for?....except maybe my body and reflexes when I was skiing as a teenager.

We went on a Tuesday and got there around noon or so. It was pretty empty and got in like a breeze. If you're looking for a lesson- sign in on one of the computers and walk towards the computers with helmets hanging. $79 to rent gear and get a 2 hr lesson. You have to show up an hour before the class actually starts and I believe there's only one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Customer service during this whole service was meh- the guy at the register seemed very disorganized and there was no urgency whatsoever. He was only one working this station at the time so it took awhile so if they forget to give you a helmet- you have to walk back and basically interrupt him while he's helping someone else to ask for a helmet. As for the people that were renting out the boots were busy talking amongst themselves. Don't get me wrong, they were nice but I felt like I was interrupting them to ask them for help. They helped my bf get his gear on but I was on my own. Other than getting away from this stage of the game- everything from there on out was fabulous and I'm gonna base it on that experience vs the service inside. Adam- snowboard teacher was awesome!! Had lots of patience and a positive attitude! He made you feel you were the best newbie snowboarder EVER. He'll correct and give you pointers as you try to do down the hill. At the end, he asked if he could take a picture with us because it was his first class he taught! AWwwWw! Don't hang on to the chairlift when getting off because it doesn't stop! It was my first time doing any of this EVER, so of course, I was scared shitless when it came to the chairlift and bunny lifts. My BF was kind enough to try and help me with no success because I managed to fall and follow the chairlift around. It was so bad, they had to stop the chairs while everyone was in line watching me try and get up. They thought I hit my head on one of the metal rods but it was just my helmet falling off and hitting it instead. My BF Talked me into going up the ski lift again after getting down the hill- I did better the second time around but still managed to fall on my ass. The attendant notice and came out and said this time was better! Hahha I'd be open to trying skiing next time just so I can compare the two.

consistency and being polite is the key to a successful business. I use to love going here. They have a new video about mask guide lines. It does not apply to everyone the same. I would love to get my money and locker fee back for this season

One of the best places in the Pacific North West to board /ski. All the people I came across that work there were great. I told them I was on vacation, drove down from Seattle was greeted with lots of welcomes and positivity. Plus the days I ( got lucky with the weather ) was there was great. snow conditions were awesome!. Looking forward to adding this place of places to go when I board in Oregon. Plus this year is their 50th anniversary, had to buy a cap and t-shirt, they threw in a 50th anniversary swag bag. Love their slogan '50 years of your Mountain Home'.

While I have gone to Meadows over the past two years, I've grown to love their plot of land. What I don't love is how human infested it is due to overselling ski passes. Today, for example, the main lot is already full and has been since 8:30am, a half hour before it even opens. After hours of driving, if the lots are full upon arrival, you can either wait more hours in a car line with no bathroom or turn back around and go home. To top it off, the meadows lot workers have often been negative. It can be over an hour to get a seat at the bar/restaurant. The cafe coffee is horrid and many of the cafeteria food options are never open (taco shop). Waiting in line to get on the lift can be overwhelmingly long. I really do love so much about meadows. I think they could change easily and improve the experience of pass holders. They just need to stop overselling passes.

Meadows is by far the most variable and progressive terrain in Oregon, in my opinion. It has something to offer for everyone from (now) cutting edge and innovative parks to some epic sidecountry and steep inbounds terrain as well as beginner slopes and parks. Meadows is like the Squaw of Oregon this place will turn you into a shredder forsure. From a guest's perspective it is a little bit on the pricier side. A day ticket will run you about $79-$100. Their food is very good and has a variety of places to eat but again it's also leaning into expensive side. If you plan on shredding more than 1.5 total week I would definitely get a season's pass. The pass also gets you access to a good amount of days on Mt Baker in Washington (which is another siiiick place btw). My word of advice, have everything planned at least 3-4 days ahead of time, do not forget anything. You can buy passes, reserve rentals, do all that Willy nilly Online.. on their website. That will save you a lot of time so you can get out on the mountain faster no BS! Lines can get long here as it's an extremely popular resort in Oregon). If you plan ahead of time, Or simply visit on a midweek day you will have a good time.

Disappointing to see long lines on Saturday with no new snow because multiple lifts are not working. Last weekend was a holiday weekend and several lifts we're running on half speed. Poor customer experience for expensive tickets and passes. Cost saving measures.

The lodge is nice and more modern looking then Timberline and Bachelor. There are a lot of different lifts and runs in the area. The day I was there it was rather warm out (for a ski lodge) and the outside decks were busy. It was great out there. There was live music and great views (I was brought along and didn't ski). I did enjoy watching all the skiers though. The lodge has good wi-fi though, several places to eat (and drink). The whole place had a great energy and every one seemed to be having a good time.

This resort is meh at best. Runs are short, lines are long and unfortunately now lift tickets have become unaffordable. Be prepared for the mountain to be crowded followed by the likely occurence of a couple main lifts being shut down to further exacerbate the crowding issue. This truly may be the worst bang for buck of any ski resort I've skied at and the list is fairly extensive. Sorry Meadows, I want to love you but can't.

They didn't not clearly have it stated on the website that we had to reserve rentals 48hours in advance. This was not advertised when I went to purchase tickets which I was able to purchase day off online. When we arrived for the night skiing we had to wait an hour in the car because they closed the road to the main parking lot and wanted us to park very far and take a shuttle. Given the covid situation we had absolutely no desire to be packed into a small enclosed space with lots of people. We drove over an hour and waited for ages just for them to tell us we can't rent any equipment. The 48hr policy makes absolutely no sense, how are you willing to pack people into cramped enclosed busses but not willing to rent equipment that could easily be sanitized. By the time we left it was too late to go anywhere else and we didn't get a chance to ski at all that day at all.

I came out for my second time ever skiing. There was a fair amount of traffic but we still got parking in the main lot. Inside the staff was doing a great job on only their second weekend of the season. I hung out on Meadows' bunny hill all morning. They have a moving sidewalk that takes you up to the top of a small hill. The attendant, Matthew, was super encouraging as I learned through practice how to get on the "ballroom carpet" without falling. I super appreciated how kind, patient, and encouraging Matthew was each time I got back on. Overall, a great experience!

Sooooooo windy! If you hit this mountain make sure you are well equipped with some goggles, otherwise you will never make it down a run without having to stop umpteen times to wipe your eyes. Powder powder everywhere! A big mountain with over 80 runs and all kinds of different terrain, from the easy to the double black diamonds. The drive up is amazing (go S-L-O-W please! very icy) and the price is decent (50 bucks-ish) Although pretty narrow at times, they are well marked trails with easy to see signage. The main lodge offers a good variety of food choices. A cute boutique on the bottom floor offers all the needed amenities in case you came ill -prepped (like my-used-to-mammoth-with-no-snow-storms-like-this-self) Wish I could've stayed longer, it really is one of the best I have been on yet -- oh, and I wish I had a good pair of goggles, probably would've made life a lot easier.....

We went here in February for my birthday present. I hadn't been skiing in years! There is definitely some great skiing on these slopes. We didn't go on any of the advanced runs because my husband is still a beginner skier but even sticking with the easier slopes we had a blast. Some of the chairlifts were closed, and they opened one for what felt like only an hour. May have been because of wind? But it was strange that a couple were closed on a Saturday with nice weather. The lines were not bad at all compared to some of the resorts I've been to. The views are wonderful and keep you entertained outside of sporting. Being near the top of Mt. Hood you get some wonderful views of the peak of the mountain. Parking was pretty terrible and we had to park pretty far from the chairlifts. They do have a shuttle, but when we were forced to stand in the van with our skies and poles and the driving going faster than I was comfortable with (seeing how a service car had already flipped earlier that day), I was not too keen to have to take it. Getting back to the car was much faster and easier. Overall, I would recommend coming here as a beginner and/or medium level skier. I can't speak for the more advances parts of the hill though.

We loved Meadows. It has been a warm winter this season so the drive up was very easy (road conditions were good). Also, maybe due to the warm weather, it wasn't super crazy busy. Rental lines are organized and well run. You fill out your form on the computer including your name, birth date and other info then print your form and sign. Take your form to the next area to pay (for the rental and lift tickets), next stop is for shoes and next for skis or snowboards. All of the info is recorded on your sheet so if you come back to the next day, they know what gear to give you. Likewise, return is easy and since everything is recorded, there isn't really the need to "check back in", you just return the equipment and they take care of the rest. Food in the lodge is decently good - a nice assortment too. Their homemade soup was better than expected as was their homemade cookies. What really stood out at Mt. Hood Meadows was the ski lessons for my kids. The instructors (Jay and Rocky) were fabulous! Both were very patient and great with the kids. They made a first time experience very memorable and enjoyable for my kids. The full day lift ticket was pricey for an adult, but I'm not sure that is any different than any other ski resort.