Spout Springs ski area, Blue Mountains, Oregon, Management Description <<< Back to Spout Springs ski area main page   Spout Springs ski area Management Says: Spout Springs is situated on the Tollgate Summit in the Blue Mountains. Spout Springs is the oldest continuous operating ski area in Oregon and is located on a major route through the Blue Mountains. It is very popular area for snowmobiles and year-around residences. Spout Springs opened in 1927 and was first known as the Blue Mountain Ski Club. Pete and Esther Eyraud were the first owners. Pete was the second     President of Pacific Northwest Ski Instructors Association and was instrumental in bringing the first French ski instructors to the northwest ski areas. Its name is derived from the numerous natural springs that are found throughout the region. There are three springs on the resort's property. Spout Springs has 2 double chair lifts, a 21 KM cross country trail system, night skiing (the entire area is lighted), and one of the states few free tubing hills. In the late 60's, Spout Springs was the Nordic training center for the United States Olympic team and the Norwegian jump team. Spout Springs flies the Olympic Flag for this distinction. The conditons link is: http://www.skispoutsprings.com/content.php?id=80 Contact       info: http://www.skispoutsprings.com/contact.php Driving directions: http://www.skispoutsprings.com/content.php?id=102 The 5 day forecast can be obtained at: http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?site=pdt&textField1=45.7528&textField2=-118.0513&smap=1     Trailmap Bigger Trailmap Pictures of Spout Springs ski area Bigger Picture Bigger Picture Bigger Picture Bigger Picture Bigger Picture Stats Detailed Stats Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Spout Springs ski area.   Ski Areas Near Spout Springs ski area: Bluewood, Washington , 21 miles away    1125 foot drop, 3 lifts, 23 runs    32% Expert & Adv.    50% Intermediate    18% Beginner Anthony Lakes, Oregon , 40 miles away    900 foot drop, 3 lifts, 21 runs    42% Expert & Adv.    38% Intermediate    20% Beginner   Whitewater Near Spout Springs ski area: Whitewater Outfitter - TRT Raft Rental & Sales, Union County , 13 miles away, Whitewater outfitter Grande Ronde River, Union County , 13 miles away, Class II-IV - 13 miles long (Elgin to Palmer Junction) Grande Ronde River, Union County , 20 miles away, Class I - 32 miles long (Riverside City Park to Elgin)   Trails Near Spout Springs ski area: North Fork Trail, Umatilla County , 6 miles away, 9 hiking miles, 2991 feet elevation difference Lick Creek Trail, Umatilla County , 9 miles away, 2.9 hiking miles, 2202 feet elevation difference Intake Trail, Umatilla County , 12 miles away, 1.5 hiking miles, 1716 feet elevation difference

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