Team Newsletter 11.09.26

September 30, 2026November 10, 2026 Myles Caputo

Welcome Home!

Every season on the mountain has a story, and no two are ever quite the same. After a winter that tested our patience and challenged us in new ways, we’re heading into this season with fresh energy, plenty of anticipation, and hope for the kind of winter that reminds us why we love this place.

Whether this is your first season at Mt. Hood Meadows or your thirtieth, you’re joining a team that knows how to make the most of whatever the mountain throws our way. We work through early mornings, changing conditions, long days, and the unexpected, all while finding ways to support one another and create memorable experiences for our guests. That’s what makes Meadows more than just a place to work.

And while we can’t control the weather, we can control how we show up. We can bring the stoke, lend a hand, look out for our teammates, and embrace that everybody shovels mindset that gets us through the tough days and makes the good ones even better. If the mountain has a big winter in store for us, we’ll be ready. And if it has a few surprises of its own, we’ll face those together, too.

To our returning team members, welcome back! To everyone joining us for the first time, welcome to the team! You’re now part of a community built on hard work, shared experiences, and a genuine love for the mountain.

Here’s to fresh snow, great turns, new friendships, and a season full of reasons to be glad we’re here. Let’s make it a good one!

Welcome Home Transportation Schedule

Team Member Transportation – Welcome Home Days 2026
November 21st, 22nd, 28th and 29th

PLEASE REFERENCE PARKING MAPS ON TEAM SITE. DO NOT PARK AT STORE FRONTS OR UNAPPROVED
SPACES. VEHICLES RISK BEING TOWED.

Sunny Side (Hood River)

Columbia Area Transit: 6:40 AM

13th & State St: 6:45 AM
(pick up on State St, across from church parking lot)

3rd & State St: 6:48 AM

Hood River Event Site: 6:55 AM

Odell Foxtail Cider: 7:05 AM

Mt. Hood Town Hall: 7:20 AM
(pick up at Mountain Valley)

Dark Side (Sandy)

Sandy Park n Ride: 6:40 AM
(pick up at Schoolhouse Natural Health)

Mt. Hood RV Village: 7:00 AM

Welches Hoodland Plaza: 7:05 AM
(pick up next to Hoodland Sport and Fitness)

Huckleberry Inn: 7:23 AM

Government Camp Chevron: 7:25 AM

Buses will arrive to Meadows at 7:45 AM and will depart at 4:15 PM.

Sno Park Permits - Now Required

We’ve made it through ODOT’s shoulder season and beginning November 1st Sno Park Permits will be required for all vehicles parked in all Mt. Hood Meadows Parking lots.

To purchase a permit on site (Loyalty points can be used!) swing by Lisa Cordie’s office in the front of the Daycare.

Permits can also be purchased online here: Oregon Department of Transportation : Sno-Park Parking Permits : Oregon Driver & Motor Vehicle Services : State of Oregon

Or at a variety of locations around the mountain including but not limited to:

Any DMV
Ace Hardware – Sandy
Best Western Hood River Inn
Hoodland Thriftway – Welches
Huckleberry Inn – Government Camp
Joe’s Donuts – Sandy
Parkdale Farm Supply
Visit Hood River – Hood River

North Side Electric Project

This summer, Mt Hood Meadows completed one of the biggest infrastructure projects it has seen since it was established. The medium voltage (MV) line that was original to this resort that fed the northside of the resort went through an overhaul and was completely replaced. Its original installation of direct bury has deteriorated over time and has caused many faults and power outages over the last few years which has caused major resort disruptions and effected the guest experience. The new MV line was replaced with new conduit stretching over a mile long with 10 new power and fiber vaults and over 20,000 feet of wire. This northside line feeds our lifts like shooting star and HRM, our Renaissance Lodge and Nordic center.

This project has been in the planning stages for over 2 years and was executed this summer by our amazing team from across multiple departments. Despite the challenges that were faced with the Grasshopper fire, it was still completed on time! This monumental power upgrade to the resort will keep our lifts running and operational and will enhance our guest experience for years to come!

Toyota Stoke Winners

Please join us in congratulating Matt Walker – Water Treatment Technician and Jordan Crader – Journeyman Electrician on being our latest Toyota Stoke Winners!

Jordan and Matt both help keep our critical systems running behind the scenes, the kind of work that only gets noticed when something isn’t functioning.

Matt Walker – Water Treatment Technician

Jordan Crader – Journeyman Electrician

Safety Corner

Our in-house Safety Specialist and HR Generalist, Rob Vogel, has been hard at work this summer, with help from the Safety Committee, identifying and addressing potential safety hazards around the resort.

Interested in joining the Safety Committee and taking a more active role in workplace safety? Talk to your supervisor today! The committee meets monthly to review incidents and hazards, brainstorm solutions, and investigate the root causes of employee injuries.

New this Season: We now have a dedicated Safety Page on the Team Site where you can find the latest safety information, relevant Safety Committee Meeting Minutes, and tips for reducing risks to yourself and others.

Use the Path to Safety button below to access the Safety Page on our Team site.

Find The Frame Challenge

Find the Frame Challenge is back and I am hopeful to get some good on snow shots this season!

A few details below in case you are new here (or missed these last season!):

What it is: Each edition will feature a photo of a spot somewhere on our mountain — a waterfall, rock outcropping, scenic view, trail section, or other recognizable feature, along with a clue or two to help narrow it down.

Think you know where it is? Head out, find the location, recreate the shot (same angle or close to it), and send it in, or swing by HR and show off your photo to win!

Where mountain trees are carved in steel,
A quiet corner hides the deal.
Where skiers gather, eat, and rest,
You’ll find me low and gazing west.

Employee Perk Forms are Live!

Dependent Pass, Pass Reassignment and Pass Reimbursement forms (Amongst others!) are now live on the Team Site!

Have dependents who are eligible for passes? Submit your Dependent Pass forms here:

Joined the Team but retired from skiing or snowboarding? Submit your Pass Reassignment form here:

Purchase a pass ahead of time but now you’ve joined the team? Submit for a Pass Reimbursement here

Have a talented friend or family member interested in joining the team? Fill out the Refer-A-Friend form here to get compensated for your recruitment efforts: