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Uphill Travel & Boundary Policy

Timberline’s Uphill Travel Policy allows for uphill travel on designated routes during hours of operation. All users, regardless of travel method, direction, and/or purpose are required to abide by the Oregon Skier Statute (ORS 30.970 to 30.990), Oregon Skier Responsibility Code, and Timberline’s Rules of Use.

In addition, all users travelling uphill within the Timberline Ski Area Boundary are required to travel on designated routes and abide by the rules, responsibilities, and expectations set forth by Timberline’s Uphill Travel Policy:

  1. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE. Timberline is not responsible for your actions. All users must recognize that alpine sports are inherently risky and accept all risks and responsibilities.
  2. RESPECT THE SKI AREA. We work hard to provide our visitors with a high quality product and ask that you respect our staff, facilities, operations, and environment.
  3. STAY TO ONE SIDE OF THE TRAIL. Stay to one side of all trails/routes and be aware that you may encounter skier/rider traffic, on-hill machinery, and other equipment at any time.
  4. USE CAUTION NEAR ON-HILL MACHINERY. Significant hazards may exist near on-hill machinery. Do not travel underneath, behind, or in close proximity to any machine in operation. Do not travel on freshly groomed/maintained surfaces.
  5. STAY ON DESIGNATED TRAILS/ROUTES.

WHEN OPEN FOR OPERATIONS:

Lower Mountain (below Timberline Lodge)

  • West Leg Road
  • Glade Trail
  • Alpine Trail (merge with Glade Trail)

Upper Mountain (above Timberline Lodge)

  • Snowshoe Trail (East end of Timberline Lodge, above Wy’East Day Lodge)
  • Climbers Trail (East edge of Ski Area Boundary)

WHEN CLOSED FOR OPERATIONS:

  • West Leg Road (Lower Mountain)
  • Climbers Trail (Upper Mountain)
  1. DOWNHILL TRAVEL IS PERMITTED ONLY ON DESIGNATED TRAILS/ROUTES. With the exception of those trails/routes listed above, recreational use of ski area terrain (including maintained surfaces, terrain park features, and bike trails) is not allowed inside the Ski Area Boundary without a valid lift ticket.
  2. CLIMBERS MUST USE THE CLIMBERS TRAIL. USE CAUTION when navigating the Climbers Trail. Weather conditions can change rapidly and on-hill machinery, equipment, and cables may be encountered at any time. (NOTE: The Climbers Trail is generally established on April 1st and maintained until the eastern Ski Area Boundary melts out. During times when the Climbers Trail is not marked/maintained, ALL CLIMBERS MUST FOLLOW TIMBERLINE’S EASTERN SKI AREA BOUNDARY (ON FOOT IF NECESSARY).
  3. ABIDE BY ALL USFS RULES AND REGULATIONS.
  • All climbers must visit the Climbers Registration area outside the Wy’East Day Lodge
  • Wilderness Permits are required (self-issued, free) when outside the Ski Area Boundary
  • Blue Bags are required. Pack out your solid waste and dispose of it properly.
  1. DO NOT TRAVEL BY FOOT AND/OR GLISSADE ON MAINTAINED TRAILS. Timberline’s maintained trails are for skiers/riders only. DO NOT glissade or walk on maintained trails.
  2. FOR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, DIAL 911

VIEW THE UPHILL TRAVEL MAP

BOUNDARY POLICY

Timberline does not recommend out-of-bounds skiing or snowboarding. If you choose to leave the ski area boundary, you assume the risks of backcountry travel.

You must be prepared with the knowledge and proper equipment to navigate unmarked hazards, extreme avalanche danger, blow holes, rocks, cliffs, crevasses, tree wells, low visibility, limited access, limited return and all other hazards.

Be aware that all canyons lead away from the ski area, return may not be possible.

Once you are outside the ski area boundary you are responsible for your own safety, transportation and evacuation. Help, if possible may be hours or days away. You or your heirs will be responsible for the cost of your rescue.

Accepting the risk of skiing or snowboarding beyond the boundary should only be considered with the following:
a) proper avalanche education
b) proper avalanche equipment & training (probe, shovel & beacon)
c) being with a knowledgeable group or “buddy”
d) backcountry travel knowledge and experience
e) knowledge of local conditions including snow pack history
Ski and Snowboard tracks may lead beyond Timberline’s boundary to where there is NO avalanche control, NO trail signs, CONFUSING route directions and DANGEROUS terrain traps. Rescue, if possible, will be slow and may be costly to you. Remember that hiking, skiing or snowshoeing into closed areas is prohibited.

CLIMBING MT. HOOD

Timberline will no longer offer Climber Tickets, or “one ride” tickets, to the top of Palmer. The main reason for this policy change is Timberline does not promote activities that involve leaving the ski area boundary.

Climbing Mt. Hood is a serious endeavor that takes knowledge and preparation. For guests looking for information on climbing Mt. Hood please check U.S. Forest Service resources:
U.S. FOREST SERVICE CLIMBING INFO
U.S. FOREST SERVICE CLIMBING MT. HOOD VIDEO

For guided climbing information:
TIMBERLINE MOUNTAIN GUIDES
(541) 312-9242

Climbers must register their group and obtain a wilderness permit from the Climber Registration outside of the Wy’East Day Lodge, then proceed to the Climber’s Trailhead adjacent to the Salmon River Parking Lot and avoid resort operations.