Team Newsletter 4.7.26
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Final Newsletter of the 25/26 Winter Season!
What a long, strange trip it’s been. As we wrap up the 25/26 winter season, I want to take a moment to thank each of you for the role you played in making this another truly meaningful year at Mt Hood Meadows!
This season asked more of us than usual. With limited snowfall, it would have been easy for the experience to fall short, but that’s not what happened. Because of your dedication, teamwork, and positive energy, our guests still found joy, connection, and memorable moments on the mountain.
What stood out most this year wasn’t the conditions, it was the people. Day in and day out, you showed up ready to adapt, support one another, and create the kind of environment that defines who we are here at “Your Mountain Home”.
From the creeks at HRM to the rocks atop Cascade, and everywhere in between, thank you for your effort, your resilience, and the pride you bring to your work. You made a difference this season in ways that go far beyond the snow.
Spring Shirts are Really Here!
Spring Shirts have arrived and dannnnnggg are they looking good!
Head on down to the Uniform room to pick up yours today!
Shirts are free for qualified Team members, and will be $15 for everyone else, friends and family included!
Second Annual Tenure Dinner
As will be the case each season, we are recognizing all team members hitting a 5-year milestone (5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35 years) with a gift that can be picked up in Human Resources.
End of Season Party and the 1st annual Meadows Mountain Games!
End of Season Party Details:
When: Monday, April 13th
Where: The MHM Sundeck
Who’s invited: All active and laid off/eligible for rehire Team Members plus dependents or a plus one.
We’ll have Lifts running from 10:00 am – 1:00pm (Buttercup + MHX)
Chef Matt and his team are putting together some diverse food offerings: 11:30am – 1:30pm
We’ll have the Bar Cart out in full swing from: 11:30am – 1:30pm
Raffle: Upon completion of the Mountain Games!
1st annual Meadows Mountain Games: From 1:00 – 2:30
(We still need a few more teams, reach out to Mylesto lock in your squad today!)
End of Season Party Transportation Schedule:
Sandy
Sandy Park n Ride 8:35
Mt. Hood RV Village 8:55
Welches Hoodland Plaza 9:00
Huckleberry Inn 9:18
Gov’t Camp Chevron 9:20
Meadows arrival by 9:45 am.
Sandy bus departs at 2:30 PM.
Hood River
CAT 8:35
13th and State St. 8:40
3rd and State St. 8:43
Event Site: Riverside Dr. and N 1st St. 8:48
Fox Tail Cider Odell 9:00
Mt. Hood Town Hall 9:12
Parkdale 9:18
Meadows arrival by 9:45 am.
Hood River buses depart at 2:30 pm
Safety Corner
As we wind down winter 25-26, I want to thank everyone for their efforts to be more mindful and avoid injury this season. Your focus has yielded a genuine decrease in injury severity from last year, in spite of unforgiving conditions and high collision risk. We’ve also seen continuous focus on safety awareness in our shop areas, where tool and object injuries have really fallen since last summer. Great work!
Let’s end it on a strong note – please keep your safety awareness HERE until it’s time to pivot into whatever your summer brings! Your mountain home will remain, ready for your return when next winter’s epic dump arrives. And your return is important – we’ve identified a clear association between team knowledge and reduced injuries. Plan now to come on back! And get ready to Get Shreddy-er next winter – we’re building-in upgrades and soliciting greater participation so this program can meet the demands of next winter’s deeeeps. Thanks again, we’ll see you then!
Guest Survey + Google Comments
“Over all great experience, high vibes and friendly people”
“Given the very low snowfall, I feel you’ve done a good job of moving and grooming what we have to deal with. Also, glad you made the late season effort to open Heather.”
“I believe the crew that does snow harvesting is doing an excellent job taking into account the availability of snow to work with. Please thank them.”
“The grooming is epic, herculean, masterful, amazing”
“The rental area boot fitters are awesome. The teachers at lessons are phenomenal. My Grandkids are hooked!”
“It was wonderful, a truly safe space without being annoying or culturally silly”
“Props to you all for keeping the resort open on such a terrible snow year. Much appreciated!”
“Our visit to the slopes was simply spectacular from start to finish. The snow quality was perfect for skiing with complete confidence, and the grooming of the runs is impeccable, guaranteeing a safe and fun day. Furthermore, the excellent service from the staff in the rental area and at the lifts made a huge difference; they were always ready to help with a smile. The facilities are comfortable, and the atmosphere on the mountain is unbeatable for unwinding. Without a doubt, it’s a must-visit destination to return to every season and enjoy a day full of adrenaline and beautiful scenery.”
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Jeanine Carrington – Guest Services
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Jan Moss – Guest Host
