Bring everyone.
A 1972 ski lodge below Mt. Adams. Snow days in winter, lake days in summer, and room for 18.
- 18Guests
- 7Bedrooms
- 5Full baths
- 4Seasons
- 85 miFrom Portland
Since 1972
Built for skiers, ready for so much more.
It started as a ski lodge. Now it’s where families, friends and teams come to be in one place.
More than fifty winters on this hillside, at 2,700 feet and nearly two miles up a private drive. It still does the same job: everyone under one roof, with Mt. Adams right outside.
The memories you make will be topics at the dinner table years from now.
Read the whole story
- 1972
A ski lodge on the hill
Built as part of a small ski area, with its own slopes and a restaurant for skiers coming in from the cold.
- Late 1970s
The lifts go quiet
The ski area closes. The original lift towers are still standing on the property today.
- 50 years later
Friends bring it back
A group of friends who love the outdoors couldn’t let it sit quiet. They rolled up their sleeves and brought it back to life, keeping the old mountain character and adding heated floors, mini-splits and room for 18.
- Today
Ready for full houses
Now booking on Airbnb. And yes, the original 1972 urinal is still in the main-floor bathroom.
the old ski lodge, still standing
Get after it or stay in.
Head out to ski, hike or raft. Or settle in with a puzzle by the fire and Mt. Adams out the window.
How a weekend usually goes.
Picture your days here, summer or winter.
Morning
Coffee on the deck.
Mt. Adams, before anyone else is up.
Day
Go out, or don’t.
Snowshoes, skis or trails out the door. Or a book by the fire and nowhere to be.
Evening
Everyone cooks.
Two kitchens, one long table.
Night
Fire pit, then cards.
No city lights, lots of stars. In summer, climbers’ headlamps on Mt. Adams.
Everyone gets a good night’s sleep.
Seven bedrooms, counting the attic bunk room. Two private baths. Nobody gets the couch.
Sleeping Woman
Wake up to Mt. Adams. No stairs.
Dogwood
The biggest room. Trees out the window, a desk and two chairs.
Mount Adams
The name says it all. Mountain view.
Trout Lake
Small, quiet and cozy.
Owl
Roomy, with owl wallpaper. Steps from movie night.
Fairy People
Snug, with fern wallpaper.
The Long Room · Kaatnam
The attic bunk room. Three twins and a daybed that pulls out to a queen. Sleeps 5. Kids will call dibs.
Media Room · Basement
An 85-inch TV, an oversized couch and a small wet bar. An air mattress with a foam topper sleeps 2 more.
Every bedroom has a memory foam mattress. Each room has two names: its English one and the Native name for the place or creature it honors.
The kitchen
Dinner for 18? Easy.
The lodge is ready for big groups with two fridges, two dishwashers and three ovens. Plus, amazing coffee so everyone starts the day right.
The best part of a group trip is the long table at the end of the day. So we built the kitchen around it.
Coffee
- Espresso machine
- Drip coffee maker and grinder
- French press and kettle
- Wolf ceramic mugs
Cooking
- Main kitchen island that seats 7
- Prep kitchen with two more ovens
- Two fridges
- Caraway pans and cast iron
- KitchenAid mixer, Instant Pot, blender
Cleanup
- Two dishwashers and a prep sink
- Trash compactor
- Big serving bowls
- Wine glasses and champagne flutes
We thought of that.
- Pendleton blanketsA rack of them by the fireplace. Take one outside.
- Fir + SageAlpine Provisions in every shower.
- EarplugsEighteen people. Someone snores.
- Heated floorsIn all five bathrooms and the gear room by the door.
- Two grillsA Traeger and a Weber out on the deck.
- Rainy daysThe fireplace, games, puzzles and movie night.
Look around.
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Finally, everyone in one place.
Think reunions, birthdays, retreats and more.
Inside: a black walnut table that seats 12, with Mt. Adams right outside the glass. Outside: a deck table for all 18, two grills, a covered patio, a fire pit ringed with log seats, and parking for everyone.
Planning a retreat or something small around your stay? Want a private chef? Reach out and we’ll help plan and answer questions.
fire pit, out back
Out the door
Adventure by day, cozy by night.
Mt. Adams and the Gifford Pinchot National Forest are right here. Pick a season.
Summer
Ride
Forest trails
Some Forest Service trails near town are open to bikes, and Hood River’s Post Canyon is under an hour away.
Ask the Mt. Adams Ranger District in town what’s open.
Paddle
Trout Lake
Canoes, kayaks and paddleboards only. No motors.
Bring a Discover Pass to park. The launch closes April 1 to June 1 for nesting birds.
Raft
White Salmon River
Guided whitewater trips put in at BZ Corner, right on your drive in.
Spring through fall. Go with an outfitter.
Climb
Mt. Adams
The South Climb is the classic way up the 12,281-foot volcano.
Climbing Pass needed above 7,000 feet, May through September.
Pick
Huckleberries
Late-summer berry picking in the national forest. A gallon a day for free.
Free permit online. Print it and carry it.
Hike
Sleeping Beauty
2.6 miles round trip to an old lookout site. Adams, Hood, St. Helens and Rainier from one ridge.
1,400 feet of climbing. No pass needed.
Go under
Guler Ice Cave
A cold lava tube about six miles from town. Bring two lights and a warm layer.
Northwest Forest Pass to park. The road closes in winter.
Winter
Glide
Pineside Sno-Park
Groomed cross-country trails five miles north of town. Big Tree Loop is an easy 3.7 miles.
Sno-Park permit required.
Snowshoe
Hole in the Ground
The hard loop from Pineside, with peeks of Mt. Adams through the trees.
Best on snowshoes unless you’re a strong skier.
Sled
Flattop Sno-Park
154 miles of snowmobile trails, about six miles from town.
Sno-Park permit required.
Ski
Mt. Hood Meadows
Lift-served skiing across the Columbia in Oregon. Back to the fireplace by dark.
Check road conditions before you go.
In town
Breakfast
The Station Cafe
Big buttery pancakes. Ask for huckleberries on top.
Check hours first.
Eat
Mt. Adams Pizza
Wood-fired pizza, salads and ice cream.
Weekends and some weeknights. Check hours.
Coffee
Post Office Coffee
Coffee, pastries and huckleberry danishes on Guler Road.
Mornings. Check hours first.
Listen
Trout Lake Hall
Food, drinks and live music.
See what’s on before you go.
Stock up
Trout Lake Country Store
Provisions and supplies for the weekend.
In summer, Pacific Crest Trail hikers resupply in town.
roughly December through March
Getting here in winter.
Snow can close the last stretch of road. Every winter booking gets a plan from us before you pack the car.
Option 1
Drive up
When the road is clear, drive right to the door.
Weather permitting. We check conditions with you before you leave.
Option 2
Ride the snowcat
We bring you and your gear up the hill.
Book it ahead. Ask us for pricing.
Option 3
Ski, snowshoe or sled in
Snowshoe or cross-country ski up, or bring your own snowmobiles. Send the heavy bags up by snowcat.
For groups who like a little adventure.
- 1Request to book. We don’t use instant booking in winter.
- 2We message you to pick your way up.
- 3Storm coming? We reach out ahead so you can plan around it.
Left in the guestbook.
“The Trout Lake Ski Lodge is truly something special. From the mountain views out so many of the windows to the carefully chosen decor and furnishings, you can tell so much love went into creating this experience. We loved the ample seating for everyone and the two kitchens for cooking big meals. The activity space downstairs, with its fun movie area and games, was great. We can’t wait to come back!”
Book your stay
Get this trip out of the group chat.
Book through Airbnb. Questions first? Send us a note.
How many people can stay?
Up to 18. That’s our permitted max.
Is there a bedroom with no stairs?
Yes. Sleeping Woman is on the first floor, with a king bed and its own walk-in shower. There’s a second first-floor bathroom too.
Can we drive up in winter?
Sometimes. From about December 1 to April 1, snow can close the last stretch of road. You can drive when it’s clear, ride up by snowcat, or ski, snowshoe or snowmobile in. We’ll work out your plan with you after you request to book.
What if a storm rolls in during our stay?
We watch the forecast. If a big storm is coming, we’ll reach out ahead of time so you can decide when to leave or where to park.
Can we bring in a private chef?
Yes. We can connect you with private chefs who cook at the lodge. Ask us when you book.
Can we host a small event?
Small gatherings tied to your stay can work. Reach out before you book and we’ll tell you what works.
Can we have a fire?
Yes, in the outdoor fire pit. During fire season there can be burn bans, so we’ll let you know if one is on before you arrive.
How far is it? Can my car make it?
About 85 miles from Portland, so plan on an hour and a half to two hours. The lodge sits nearly two miles up a private gravel drive, about five miles from the town of Trout Lake. Regular cars are fine when it’s clear. In winter, see Getting here in winter above.
Questions, retreats, private chefs
Ask us anything.
Planning a retreat, a reunion or a winter trip? Tell us a little and we’ll write back.
Or email info@troutlakeskilodge.com
Letters from the lodge
Hear it first.
Open dates, news from the lodge and what the mountain is up to. A few emails a year.