In my opinion (and I know this is shared by many o...

In my opinion (and I know this is shared by many others), Ski Bowl has some of the best alpine ski terrain on Mt Hood, though it's not technically on Mt Hood. The only catch is that they don't get much snow most winters due to the low elevation. But if the snow is good, this place is awesome. It's also the closest ski area to Portland and has a pretty epic night ski setup when conditions are good. Also, don't miss the mid-mountain hut at the base of the upper bowl. It's a fun spot to warm up, eat a snack, and grab a beer (or hot chocolate).

Plus, there's a pretty fun, low key, snow tubing and snow play area for kids and families.