Timberline Lodge is in Clackamas County and is in the “HIGH RISK” category. You can stay abreast of where Clackamas County stands on risk level here: Oregon County Risk Levels. For a chart of what is possible under each risk level click here.
Access to the historic lodge is currently reserved for overnight guests only. We normally encourage visitors to come wander through the lodge but during this time we ask those folks to please postpone their visits.
Sledding is not permitted at Timberline. We ask sledders to visit Snow Bunny, approximately 1 mile east of Government Camp. Stay safe and healthy and we appreciate everyone working with us and adhering to local guidelines during these times.
UPDATE: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH
Clackamas County COVID-19 risk levels have improved, allowing restaurants and bars to open with limited capacity. What this means at Timberline is that visitors can enjoy indoor dining with limited seating in the Wy’East Cafe and Y’Bar, as well as at Mt. Hood Brewing Co. in Government Camp and Portland.
The hotel continues to be open for overnight guests only. Reservations are required for hotel guests to dine in the Cascade Dining Room and room service continues to be available. Drink service is available in the Ram’s Head for hotel guests as well. The Blue Ox Bar remains closed.
As long as our county is able to maintain lower risk levels, we can stay open. Masks are still required at all times indoors except while actively eating or drinking. We ask that guests please be respectful and mindful of county guidelines, Timberline employees, and other guests. Violations will result in refusal of services. Thank you!
Timberline is a responsible part of the community and doing the right thing is at our foundation. Please count on us to do that. We are counting on you to do your part. Thank you for your cooperation and look forward to seeing you. We thank everyone in advance for being mindful and following our Health and Responsibility guidelines.
Guidelines for All Visitors:
Timberline Ski Area
Hotel Operations
TIMBERLINE RESTAURANT HOURS AND MENUS
Cascade Dining Room (CDR)
Ram’s Head Bar
Wy’East Cafe (WEC) and Y’Bar
Summit Ski Area in Government Camp
As we responsibly work though these challenging times, mountain operations, including but not limited to ski area, bike park, hotel, F&B and retail may be limited or modified at any time in response to changing circumstances. We will do our best to accurately report changes and updates as quickly as possible. We would like to sincerely thank our customers and employees for promoting and practicing safe social distancing while making healthy choices. The open spaces and fresh air on Mt. Hood are a responsible choice for outdoor recreation and experiences. Thank you.
UPDATE: FRIDAY, APRIL 16
Two additional Mt Hood Brewing Company employees have tested positive for Covid-19. The Clackamas County Public Health Department and the Oregon Health Authority have been contacted.
Employee A’s last shift was Friday, April 2. At this point, there is one other employee who will need to quarantine due to this exposure, due to living in the same household.
Employee B’s last shift was Friday, April 9. At this point, there does not appear to be any other employees who will need to quarantine due to this exposure.
Both employees have been instructed to quarantine for 10 days, as per the guidance of the Oregon Health Authority.
Clackamas County returned to the high risk category as of Friday, April 9 and is still in the high risk category due to the surge in cases in the county.
UPDATE: SATURDAY, APRIL 10
A Hotel Operations employee has tested positive for Covid-19. The Clackamas County Public Health Department and the Oregon Health Authority have been contacted.
The employee’s last shift was Friday, April 9. They did not start exhibiting symptoms until after work on the evening of April 9. We have a good understanding of possible exposure locations and other individuals who were potentially exposed. At this point, there are two additional employees who need to quarantine based on their close contact to the positive case.
Clackamas County returned to the high risk category as of yesterday, Friday, April 9 due to the surge in cases in the county.
UPDATE: FRIDAY, APRIL 9
A Mt Hood Brewing Company employee has tested positive for Covid-19. The Clackamas County Public Health Department and the Oregon Health Authority have been contacted.
The employee’s last shift was Thursday, April 1. This employee lives in the same household as the employee who tested positive earlier in the week has been instructed to continue quarantining. Because this employee has been in quarantine since April 2, At this point, there are not any other employees who will need to quarantine due to this exposure.
Clackamas County is returning to the high risk category as of today, Friday, April 9 due to the surge in cases in the county.
UPDATE: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7
A Mt Hood Brewing Company employee has tested positive for Covid-19. The Clackamas County Public Health Department and the Oregon Health Authority have been contacted.
The employee’s last shift was Sunday, March 28. The employee who has tested positive with Covid-19 had been instructed to self-isolate as soon as they started to feel symptoms. One other employee who lives in the same household as the employee who tested positive has been instructed to quarantine as well, that employee has not worked since Thursday, April 1. At this point, there are not any other employees who will need to quarantine due to this exposure.
Clackamas County is returning to the high risk category as of Friday, April 9 due to the surge in cases in the county.
UPDATE: FRIDAY, APRIL 2
An RLK and Company employee has tested positive for Covid-19. The Clackamas County Public Health Department and the Oregon Health Authority have been contacted and we are currently awaiting a response.
The employee’s last shift was Tuesday March 30. The employee has been instructed to self-isolate. The employee was working in an area where they had minimal exposure to other RLK and Company employees. At this point, based on the CDC’s exposure guidance, there is one other employee who will need to quarantine due to their exposure to the positive case. The work space of the individual has been sanitized.
UPDATE: THURSDAY, APRIL 1
A Mt Hood Brewing Company customer has tested positive for Covid-19. The Clackamas County Public Health Department and the Oregon Health Authority have been contacted and we are currently awaiting a response.
The customer was dining at the Mt Hood Brewing Company on Tuesday March 30 in the early evening. The customer was dining with a Mt Hood Brewing Company employee. The employee’s last shift was Friday, March 26. The employee who was in prolonged contact with the customer that tested positive with Covid-19 has been instructed to self-isolate and they are scheduled to get a Covid-19 test. At this point, based on the CDC’s exposure guidance, there are not any other employees who will need to self- isolate due to this exposure; this is attributed to the CDC’s definition of exposure as well as the staff at the Mt Hood Brewing Company staying diligent about physical distancing, wearing a mask at all times while at work, and washing and sanitizing their hands frequently.
UPDATE: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24
A Timberline Lodge Mountain Operations employee has tested positive for Covid-19. The Clackamas County Public Health Department and the Oregon Health Authority have been contacted and we are currently awaiting a response.
The employee’s last shift was Friday, December 18. They did not experience symptoms until Sunday December 20th. We have a good understanding of possible exposure locations and other individuals who were potentially exposed. A guest who was in prolonged contact with the staff member that tested positive with Covid-19 has been instructed to self-isolate and to consult a doctor about their potential exposure. At this point, based on the CDC’s exposure guidance, there are not any other employees who will need to self- isolate; this is attributed to the CDC’s definition of exposure as well as the employee staying diligent about physical distancing, wearing a mask at all times on Timberline property, and washing and sanitizing their hands frequently.
UPDATE: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28
On Friday, November 27, a Timberline Lodge Administrative employee has tested positive for Covid-19. The Clackamas County Public Health Department and the Oregon Health Authority have been contacted.
The employee’s last shift was Wednesday, November 25. They did not experience symptoms until later in the day. We have a good understanding of possible location exposure and other employees who were potentially exposed. Employees who were in prolonged contact with the staff member that tested positive with Covid-19 have been instructed to self-isolate and to consult a doctor about their potential exposure.
Sanitation of the suspected Covid areas has been executed.
UPDATE: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11
On Tuesday, November 10th, a Timberline Lodge Food and Beverage employee tested positive for Covid-19. The Clackamas County Public Health Department and the Oregon Health Authority have been contacted.
The employee’s last shift was Friday, November 6. They did not experience symptoms until the following day. We have a good understanding of possible location of exposure and other employees who were potentially exposed. Employees who were in prolonged contact with the staff member that tested positive with Covid-19 have been instructed to self-isolate and to consult a doctor about their potential exposure.
Everyone has been doing a great job wearing masks, and want to continue wearing masks properly, practicing social distancing and keeping up with sanitation protocols. As we see our first significant snowfall for the season and ramp up to open for the winter, it is important to remain diligent in our infection prevention procedures. Research has shown that wearing a mask in close working environments helps reduce the risk of exposure by 70%, so keep wearing those face masks and keep up the good work. LEARN MORE
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