Palmer snowfield, served by the Palmer chairlift, makes summer skiing available until September, giving Timberline the longest ski season in the Northwest. Silcox Hut, at about 7000 feet, used for years as a warming and overnight hut for skiers and climbers, has been refurbished and is available for use as a warming hut. From the ski area, the view south on clear days encompasses the horizon from the wheatfields of eastern Oregon, through Cascade crest peaks Mt. Jefferson and the Three Sisters, to Timothy Lake along the crest and west across Multorpor Mountain to the valleys and foothills leading to the Portland metropolitan area. Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Area is reached by continuing on Highway 26 to the exit for Highway 35, which takes you ten miles to the approach road for the Ski Area. Ten lifts make available downhill skiing over elevations from 4520 to 7300 feet, and snowcats add another thousand vertical feet.
Night skiing is available.
Fifteen kilometers of groomed trails are maintained for cross-country skiing. Cooper Spur is a small family-oriented ski area on the east side of Mt. Hood about nine miles east and south of Mt. Hood Meadows and about 24 miles from Hood River, on Forest Road 3510 off Highway 35. Its elevation is 4100'. Cross-country skiers on shared trails need to be tolerant of mechanized users as well as other skiers. Dogs, where allowed, should be kept close to you.