If you've never been to Mt. Hood Meadows, you're seriously missing one of the best parts of winter. For my family, it's more than just a ski trip -- it's a yearly tradition. We take the ski and snowboard bus every year, and it's easily the highlight of our season. There's nothing quite like a full day on the mountain together. The crisp mountain air, the stunning snowy views, and the excitement of that first run set the tone for an unforgettable day. From morning until the lifts close, it's nonstop fun and quality time we all look forward to. One of the things I love most about Mt. Hood Meadows is the variety of terrain. Whether you're just learning or have been skiing or snowboarding for years, there's something for everyone. My favorite has to be the Vista lift -- the ride up offers absolutely breathtaking views of Mt. Hood and the surrounding mountains. It's one of those moments where you just pause and take it all in. And the run down is just as incredible -- smooth, scenic, and so much fun. The real magic happens on those perfect "Blue Bird" days. Clear skies, bright sunshine, and fresh snow sparkling beneath you -- it doesn't get better than that. Those are the days that create lasting memories and keep us coming back year after year. Mt. Hood Meadows isn't just a ski resort to us -- it's where winter traditions are made and some of our favorite family memories begin. read more

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. read more

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I had an amazing time at Mt. Hood Meadows. Being from California, I took a trip to see one of my best 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! read more

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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. read more

Mt. Hood Meadows - Skiing child - Ski Resorts Near Me - Mt. Hood, Oregon

Great experience overall. Rented skis/ got day pass and everything was quick and efficient. Customer service was great at the rental desk. I remember a guy named Iah helped me out, answered my questions, and honestly started my experience off super well. Set the tone for a really good day of skiing. read more

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I love this resort and this side of the mountain, but the service and workers here have zero patience for beginners. I don't like to take my friends here for their first time snowboarding because of how rude some of the workers and ski patrol have been to separate members of my party before. Multiple times, multiple years. They're already struggling to learn, they know they're in the way, they're trying their best to stay out of people's way. The least people can do is nicely ask to move out of the way. It's very disappointing and I'm not going to be bringing any new comers here. read more

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. read more

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I am a lifelong skier and for the 1st time I ended my time on the slopes early due to safety concerns. The aggressive boarders and skiers were unchecked by staff creating an unsafe environment. A boarder almost landed on my head after making a spontaneous jump into the run I was skiing on (fortunately I saw them at the last minute and made a hard cut saving myself from injury). When addressing safety concerns, staff are unconcerned. I used to love Meadows but no more, I prefer other Mt. Hood resorts now. read more

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. read more

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! read more

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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! read more

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. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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 read more

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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! read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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 read more

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 read more

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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. read more

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 read more

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. read more

Mt. Hood Meadows - Nordic trails - Ski Resorts Near Me - Mt. Hood, Oregon

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! read more

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 read more

Mt. Hood Meadows - Thank you for the memories! - Ski Resorts Near Me - Mt. Hood, Oregon

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. read more

Mt. Hood Meadows - A view of the peak from a green run lift on the left side of the resort (I haven't memorized the names yet). - Ski Resorts Near Me - Mt. Hood, Oregon

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. read more

Mt. Hood Meadows - Denied access to outside seating area near fire pits because I was not in a large party. DISCRIMINATION! - Ski Resorts Near Me - Mt. Hood, Oregon

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. read more

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. read more

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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! read more

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. read more

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! read more

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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. read more

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