Metro Parent has brought back "Family Favorites" for 2014 and we are so excited to have been chosen as the winner in the "Winter Sport Venue" category. Thank you to everyone who voted for us!
Here is the article as it appeared in Metro Parent:
Mt. Hood Skibowl Winter & Summer Resort
Mt. Hood Skibowl Winter and Summer Resort offers year round activities for people of all ages and abilities. Winter services and activities featuring America’s Largest Night Ski Area, Olympic Ski School, Rentals and Repair, Winter Snow Tube and Adventure with multiple tube lanes, 800′ of zip lines, the world’s only Cosmic Tubing and 8 Restaurant and Bar facilities. In the summer Skibowl transforms into the Summer Adventure Park featuring over 20 attractions including the northwest only 1/2 mile dual alpine slide, free fall and reverse bungee jumping, Malibu raceway, extensive lift assisted mountain bike and hiking trails plus much more.
About Us
Skibowl was founded in 1927 and is one of the oldest operating ski resorts in the United States. With 65 Day, 34 night lit runs and America’s Largest Night Ski Area, as well as the closest resort to Portland, Skibowl offers the best value on Mt. Hood.
Kirk Hanna purchased the area out of bankruptcy in 1987 and has become the longest and most successful operator of the resort in its history. Skibowl is a pioneer in bringing snow tubing on Mt. Hood and developing the Snow Tube and Adventure Park, featuring a conveyor lift providing access to multiple tube lanes, a two story, 2400 sq. ft. indoor play zone, 800′ of zip lines, and the world’s only Cosmic Tubing, offering winter snow play activities for all.
What started out as a vision for owner/operator Kirk Hanna in 1987 with the purchase of Mt. Hood Skibowl has transformed into a full fledged summer Adventure Park with over 20 attractions. At the beginning there was the NW’s only 1/2 mile dual Alpine Slide, but starting in the summer of 1988 attractions such as Indy Karts and miniature golf were added, with more attractions added each year. Now Skibowl offers a comprehensive summer program with over 20 attractions and the new home of Malibu Raceway. Mt. Hood Skibowl hosts groups, corporate picnics, weddings and birthdays. Group sizes up to 6,000 people can be accommodated.
What We Do
America’s Largest Night Ski Area, with 34 lighted runs, 65 day runs, the extensive outback graded terrain and the most lit black diamond runs in Oregon. Our Snow Tubing & Adventure Park features a conveyor lift that provides access to multiple lanes, mini z snowmobiles, 2 story indoor play zone for kids, the world’s only cosmic tubing and 800′ of ziplines! When the snow melts, Skibowl transforms into a Summer Adventure Park featuring over 20 attractions where you’re in control: the Northwest’s only ½ mile dual Alpine Slide, Malibu Raceway offering Virage 7/10 scale Indy Race karts, 100′ freefall & reverse bungee, scenic sky chairs servicing interpretive walking trails, lift assisted mountain bike park including a four acre Free Ride park, bike rentals and tours, bungee trampolines and much more! Mt. Hood Skibowl hosts groups, corporate picnics, weddings and birthdays. Groups sizes up to 6,000 can be accommodated.
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