Mt. Hood Ski Jobs for Winter 2026-27: Meadows, Timberline and Skibowl Are Hiring

PORTLAND, OR — The snow line is creeping down Mt. Hood, and the three ski areas Portlanders drive to every winter are filling crews now. Mt. Hood Meadows, Timberline Lodge and Mt. Hood Skibowl all have winter hiring open for the 2026-27 season, and the jobs run from lift lines to kitchens, front desks and retail floors.

Mt. Hood ski jobs are seasonal, but the perks are real: free season passes at Timberline and Skibowl, limited employee housing up the mountain, and a commute of about an hour out US 26 from Gresham.

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Season	Winter 2026-27
Employers	Mt. Hood Meadows, Timberline Lodge, Mt. Hood Skibowl
Location	Government Camp and the east side of Mt. Hood, Clackamas and Hood River counties
Roles	Lift operations, food and beverage, guest services, retail, maintenance
How to apply	Online, through each resort's own careers page
Headline perk	Free employee season pass at Timberline and Skibowl

🔥 Who's Hiring on the Mountain

Mt. Hood Meadows

The biggest ski area on the mountain has its 26/27 General Application open. One application covers winter seasonal jobs at Meadows and its sister hill, Cooper Spur Mountain Resort, and recruiters reach out about openings. Meadows had not published a headcount or pay scale we could reach, so treat it as the front door, not a promise of a specific job.

Timberline Lodge

Timberline says it is hiring for indoor and outdoor roles for the upcoming winter season, with openings listed in food and beverage, guest services and retail. Employees get a free season pass. Applications go through the online job board linked from Timberline's employment page.

Mt. Hood Skibowl

Skibowl, the closest of the three to Portland, says it has wrapped summer and expects its winter season to start in mid-November. Posted perks include a free season pass for employees and dependents, buddy passes based on hours worked, free weekday group lessons and rentals, 25% off food and retail, and free uniforms. Medical, dental, vision, vacation and a 401(k) are offered with eligibility rules. See Skibowl's Join Our Team page, email [email protected], or call 503-272-3206 ext. 1106.

💵 What It Pays, and What We Couldn't Confirm

None of the three resorts had a current 2026-27 wage scale posted where we could verify it, so we are not printing one. Skilled jobs like lift maintenance, grooming and ski patrol pay more than entry roles. Ask for the starting rate in your interview and get it in writing.

Seasonal also means seasonal. Opening day depends on snow, and early hours can be thin until the mountain is fully open.

🚗 Housing and the Commute

Getting to work is the real job interview on Mt. Hood. From Portland it is US 26 east through Gresham, Sandy and Welches to Government Camp, where Skibowl sits off the highway and Timberline is up the hill. Meadows is on the east side off OR 35, a longer drive for Portlanders and a closer one for Hood River.

Timberline offers limited employee housing in Government Camp and Welches for R.L.K. and Company employees. It fills up, so call the housing line at 503-272-3278 the day you apply. Everyone else needs a reliable car and chains for the pass.

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📋 How to Get Hired Fast

Apply to all three. The first one to call often wins.
Have original ID ready. Every new hire completes federal I-9 paperwork, and a photo on your phone does not count.
Offer weekends and holidays. That is what schedulers need most, and it is how you get the most shifts.
Get a food handler card if you want a kitchen or counter job. Having it already is an easy edge.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Mt. Hood ski resorts hiring for winter 2026-27?

Yes. Mt. Hood Meadows has its 26/27 general application open, Timberline says it is hiring indoor and outdoor winter roles, and Skibowl is staffing up ahead of a season it expects to open in mid-November.

Do Mt. Hood ski jobs come with a free pass?

Timberline and Skibowl both list a free employee season pass. Ask Meadows about its current perks when the recruiter calls.

Is there employee housing on Mt. Hood?

Timberline offers limited housing in Government Camp and Welches for its employees, with availability by phone at 503-272-3278. Expect it to fill early.

How much do Mt. Hood ski jobs pay?

The resorts had not posted verifiable 2026-27 wage scales when we checked. Ask the starting rate in your interview.

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