The Longest Vertical Ski Run in the Country Just Opened

When it comes to top-to-bottom sustained vertical drop, no ski resort in the United States tops Timberline Lodge, located on Mt. Hood, Oregon.Timberline's vertical (when terrain can be skied from the top of the Palmer Lift to the bottom of the former Summit Pass Ski Area) is an astounding 4,540 feet.
Due to the drastic change in elevation, and harsh winters on Palmer, the full vertical isn't accessible on a daily basis. Today, March 25, 2025, however, is the "perfect" day to tackle the full 4,50