The owners of Timberline Lodge renovated this former Boy Scout cabin into the perfect ski-in, ski-out locale for a midday taco break, a warming spell or a cold one. Maybe grab all three if you have time.

Our favorite spot for family-friendly après has a pizza-heavy menu, pinball, arcade and big-screen projector. Whether you’re coming from up mountain or jumping across from Ski Bowl, The Ratskeller is a perfect place to celebrate after skiing or snowboarding.

This community-centric, er eccentric, roadside attraction serves up Texas-style barbecue with a Pacific Northwest twist. It also spices things up with generous sides of live music, creative cocktails and quirkiness. It’s one of our family’s favorites, so check out why.

Read our ultimate guide for kids ski and snowboard gear and get your family ready for the slopes. We share our 15 Essentials, sizing resources, shopping tips and a printable checklist to keep everything in order.

You've spent an epic day shredding the slopes at Timberline Ski Area, and now you're ready to après. If the roads are looking rough, you don’t have to go far thanks to the trusty Y'Bar. Just a snowball throw from the lift, you’ll find top-notch Tex-Mex and Oregon-inspired cocktails.

Etched into the record books as “America’s Largest Night Ski Area.” Mt. Hood Skibowl offers advanced bowl terrain as well as beginner options off every lift. This is a great spot for families thanks to its longtime ski school and youth clubs plus fun adventures and good eats to be had. Favorites include Cosmic Tubing, Historic Warming Hut, 70 Meters Bar and Grill, and the Summer Adventure Park.

Are you a powder-hungry parent itching to make the most of your ski day at Timberline Ski Area while ensuring your little ones have a blast getting more confident on the slopes? Whether it’s their first or fifth time on the mountain, look no further than Timberline Kids Club, a fantastic ski school program that’s just 30 minutes from our Mt. Hood Alpine Chalet.

Timberline boasts the longest ski season in North America and now claims the most vertical feet in the United States at 4,540’. This is a place where you can have fun, meet good people, find your terrain and ride long stretches. Timberline Ski Area is a quintessential Oregon experience, and it will always be our go-to spot for a day on the slopes.