Palmer Lane Reservations Summer Alpine Training
Timberline offers exclusive lane reservations on the Palmer Snowfield for summer race training. Coaches can reserve private lanes for their teams, with quick lift access and expertly groomed surfaces that ensure consistent, high-quality conditions. This focused setup supports skill development and performance. Timberline’s Summer 2026 Palmer lane reservations open Feb. 1, 2026.
Ideal Training Conditions
Timberline started hosting summer ski camps in 1978 with the installation of the Palmer Express Chairlift. The ease of travel and accessibility of the Palmer snowfield makes it a clear choice for ski and snowboarding teams. Quick turn around times on the lift and perfectly groomed lanes ensure that a day spent on the snow field is 100% productive.
In Good Company
Timberline has long been recognized as a premier training facility for ski and snowboarding teams from all over the world. Many of these teams have been coming to Timberline for decades. Their athletes have grown up on Mt. Hood, so every summer is like a family reunion at Timberline.
A Skiable Surface
Here on Mount Hood, as at ski areas worldwide, rock salt is used to create a safer, smoother ski surface. The salt melts the top snow crystals, forming a slurry that refreezes quickly, reducing “grab” and improving speed, safety, and summer skiing conditions at Timberline.