When the snow starts to fall on Mt. Hood, snow enthusiasts eagerly await news of opening day at Skibowl, America’s Largest Night Ski area and the closest ski resort to Portland. Skibowl provides snow riders with 960 skiable acres in the Mt. Hood National Forest, featuring 34 fully lit runs, 65 runs total and a vertical drop of 1,500. With the most Black Diamond runs of any resort in state and two fully lit terrain parks, Skibowl draws accomplished snow riders as well as beginners and intermediate riders out for a great time. The Snow Tube and Adventure Park at Skibowl East is fun for all ages. Skibowl now offers the only conveyor lift tube tow on Mt. Hood. The fun begins as you ride in our specially designed tube to the top of the main hill. It’s a heart pounding ride to the bottom. The Tubing Hill is open weekends and holiday periods during the winter from 10am to 6pm, (Spring hours after 4/8/12 are Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday 10am-4pm through the end of April) and be sure to check out our NEW Cosmic Tubing. For the more adventurous, try steeper runs on the Extreme Tube Hill (Open based on conditions). The Winter Adventure Park also includes the Indoor Super Play Zone, Kids Tubing Carousel, Frosty’s Playland and more! We’ve got fun winter activities for all ages, even kids under 3. Winter fun starts at Skibowl, less than one-hour east of Portland. Collins Lake Lodging nearby.