If you are looking for some time off at one of the biggest ski resorts in Oregon, Mount Hood Meadows is the place.
Easily accessible near Portland and Hood River, this mountain offers a variety of options for your free time.
The 2150 ac/8.70 km² of the Resort are a combination of easy runs for beginners and rough terrain in Heather Canyon for the more experienced ones, seeking for some adrenaline rush.  Private Reserve and S&R Cliffs are two more challenging and breathtaking trails for the ones wanting to push their skill to its limits.
There are Nordic and Alpine areas and also facilities for the fans of night skiing and snowboarding. The lift reaches up to 7300 ft/2225 m offering an amazing view. In the overall there are 87 trails, 15% of which are for beginners, 50% for intermediate, 20% for advanced snowboarders and 15% for experts.
There are plenty of accommodation options nearby for the ones wanting to spend the night. The sure thing is that there are so many things to explore in this resort, that one needs to visit again and again in order to do so.