Jan.14.2021
The Cascade Mountains in Oregon offer four great ski resorts, all within driving distance of Portland and Bend. Mt. Bachelor, Timberline Ski Area, Mt. Hood Meadows, and Mt. Hood Ski Bowl all have their own charms. You can ski at one of the U.S. s largest resorts, enjoy near year-round skiing, or ski and stay at the historic Timberline Lodge. Graced with lots of sunshine and great snow, the four ski resorts have runs for skiersâ and snowboarders abilities.
You can fly into Portland International Airport. Car rentals are available. Three of the resorts, Timberline, Mt. Hood Meadows, and Ski Bowl, are all within 70 miles of the airport. Mt. Bachelor is 22 miles from Bend. Bend is 166 miles from Portland, so I suggest you plan two or three days there if you plan to ski Mt. Bachelor. Amtrak also offers a daily run from Portland to Bend.