We rang in 2014 at the Huckleberry Wilderness Lodge. The cabin comfortably slept the entire three…read moregenerational family ages 65-18 months. There is one bedroom downstairs and 4 bedrooms upstairs (Note: one room only has twin bunk beds). The proximity of the cabin to local businesses and a very short drive to the mountain made it perfect for everyone. The kitchen is well stocked with cooking tools and the fireplace comes with a starter supply of wood. The hot tub worked perfectly. The living room has two seating areas, which allowed everyone to have a seat near the fire. Everyone had an amazing time and we would love to come back.

We stayed at Cooper Spur Mountain Resort for the weekend while celebrating our small wedding…read morereception in their restaurant, and it was perfect. The staff was so friendly and welcoming, which made everything feel easy and relaxed. Our cabins were extremely comfy- quiet, peaceful, and cozy. It felt like the kind of place where you can truly unwind; we never even felt like we needed to lock anything up. Our family joined us for one night and had a wonderful time as well. The atmosphere was calm and refreshing, with beautiful surroundings that made it feel like a true getaway. The food at the restaurant was also very good and added to the experience. Overall, Cooper Spur provided exactly what we were hoping for: comfort, peace, and genuine hospitality. We're so glad we chose it for such a special occasion.

UNFRIENDLY - RUDE - SLOW Cooper Spur was my grandmothers…read morechoice to spend Mother's Day lunch. The staff did not greet us. The staff first waited in the people that came in after we did. We sat 15 minutes for our waitress ti finally amble over to take our order...again unfriendly. We will NEVER eat at this place again.

Laughing Bear is a historic Steiner cabin on Mt. Hood that we've now stayed at for a couple winter…read moregetaways and we always love it. It's very cozy & relaxing inside, with a big stone fireplace and wood logs throughout. The cabin is nestled in an old growth forest in Rhododendron and you can hear the nearby river, which is especially nice at night. There are 3 bedrooms with a total of 6 beds, so you can definitely sleep quite a few here. And there's a hot tub in the backyard, which is such a nice amenity especially when the temps dip down. We think the cabin is in a great location as well - not far to go up the mountain to Government Camp or Timberline, or down the road a few minutes to civilization. We also appreciate the dogs are allowed in the cabin, so we bring our poodle & lab with us. And the price is reasonable. We'll be back!

The most poorly maintained Steiner cabin that we have stayed at. Threadbare carpet, leaky roof…read morerequiring 4 pots to catch the drips. Unable to fully use the cabin due to leaks. Cluttered with unusable vhs tapes and far too many children's DVDs, and old magazines. Broken oven door. A terrible disappointment. Will not be returning.

Not so great for our family. Let me list the ways. 1)the instructor we had was extremely yelly and…read moreintense. Not a jerk just not in tune with his kindergarten aged students in anyway. You can't just yell at a kid this age and expect them to make a pizza. You have to get on their wavelength and connect dude. $89 wasted. 2)we were all beginners. The one and only green trail was wayyyy to intense at the top for us newbies. The bunny slope was wayyyyyy to short to get anything going. It was nearly impossible to practice in under 50 feet of slope. You just can't get anything going enough to practice. The only other option is to take the chair lift up and hope you don't need to test your health insurance out 3) after prepaying for a few days of skiing and realizing day one this wasn't the place for us they refused refunds for the following days we weren't going to use. That's just kinda crappy. Not saying they're rip offs. But as a customer I feel Ripped off. The rental guy was nice. The lady at window taking down the rental info was kind of cold and scary. I wouldn't recommend this place. Oh and NO BATHROOMS. Just gross portapotties. it would be nice to have a place to wash your hands wouldn't it?

Cooper Spur is a great place for families to learn to ski…read more First, lets start with the price. For $400, you can get your *entire family* a season pass that is good for lift tickets *and* rentals. If you can commit to going 4, 5, or 6 times, that is a killer deal. Pencil out your alternatives, and you will definitely not find any less expensive options. You can use some of the money you save to get some ski school or individual instruction, which is well worth it. Consider it an investment in your families' future entertainment for years to come. The lodge is cozy but unpretentious and comfortable enough. Free wifi is handy, so you can send messages to family members (even if you don't get cell service on the mountain, at least they'll get the message when they get back into wifi). Food is just fine for what it is. The ski lift and runs are nice for beginners. They have a good rope tow to get started with, and then the ski lift isn't too difficult. They have a handful of runs ranging from beginner to intermediate. Even though the runs aren't long, the ski lift doesn't get too busy. Parking can be a problem, and sometimes you need to ride a shuttle up from the lot down by the resort (about 1 mile away). Also the rental center can be very busy, and a line can form that can take 30-45+ minutes to get through. Neither are a huge deal, but all things considered it is a good idea to arrive as early as possible to get good parking and avoid the rush. If you do have to wait, just practice some patience -- you'll get on the mountain eventually. They also have a very small tube hill (I haven't done this, but it looks pretty measly, so I wouldn't make a special trip up just for this) and options for nordic (cross-country skiing / snow-shoeing). If you get the family season pass deal, for another $40 you can add-on nordic rentals and access, which seems like a good deal if you'd like to have some variety. One other nice option is that, coming from Portland, you can take HW 26 (through Government Camp) or US 35 (though Hood River). It is good to have options, as traffic on 26 can back up on popular ski days. Also, there are lots of great restaurants in Hood River that can be enjoyed after a full day of skiing.

Great place for hikers. I stayed here a few years ago while I was backpacking the PCT. Good…read morebreakfast, a lot of room for guests. They have showers, laundry, and good food. Very reasonable prices and highly recommended.

DISCLAIMER: Yes, yes, I'm a pretty-active Mazama so I am obviously biased!…read more I have had many, many fond memories of staying here. I've taken all the Mazamas climbing classes and now I help with many of them. BUT, FEAR NOT, you don't have to be a Mazama to stay here, not at all (and you might even enjoy the experience MORE if you don't know anything about mountaineering). Think of this as your hostel on the mountain! You can get a bunk here for pretty cheap, probably cheaper than anywhere else in the area. The only catch is that you'll have to hike about 5 minutes to get to the lodge and you have to bring your own bedding. If that sounds too stressful for you, I'm not sure what you're doing on Mt Hood...I hear there are some nice beaches in Florida. There is a huge drying room downstairs, the main room has a rustic fire place, and the top level has all the bunks. You can see the summit of Mt Hood from the rear deck, you can walk to "down town" government camp if you want to experience some rousing night life, historical photos and objects adore the walls, what more could you want? The staff here works hard and is incredibly friendly. You can get a hot dinner or breakfasts and dine with the staff and the other guests; you can even get a sack lunch if you plan to be up on the mountain all day.

Mount Hood Meadows , It's beautiful this time of year fresh…read morelines, 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.

I had an amazing time at Mt. Hood Meadows. Being from California, I took a trip to see one of my…read morebest friends who lives in Portland and we ended up taking a snowboard trip to Mt. Hood Meadows. The mountain was very open and scenic and I had a blast visiting! Even with it being a holiday weekend it didn't feel as busy as resorts I've been to in California. No complaints at all!

Nice little hike/ski up hut in an area that has shockingly little of such things…read more Winter is definitely the best time to come here, the roads near it are closed and it feels much more remote. It's a little on the rustic side, but it can hold lots of people! If you're brave, you can take the Cooper Spur trail further up the mountain for some incredible views.

Attended a small group retreat here this weekend and it was phenomenal! They will no longer be…read moredoing group retreats yet are available for personal retreats. They have a gorgeous guest cottage that has two spacious bedrooms with windows overlooking the lake, a nice new kitchen, and a bathroom with a sauna. The grounds are gorgeous and there are lots of little spaces to write, relax, and take in the scenery. It is peaceful and serene. There is a resident black lab who is so sweet and a few cats that would rather not be bothered yet may come to see what you are up to. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to get away from the hectic scene of the city yet may not be able to escape to too far away!