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Teacup Lake Nordic Club

20+ kilometers of groomed cross-country ski trails on Mt. Hood. Buy a day pass or season pass at www.teacupnordic.org.

Teacup Nordic Ski Area is on the east side of Oregon 35, one mile north of the turn for Mount Hood Meadows, or 36.5 miles south of Hood River.

09/11/2026

Update from Teacup: Fire Recovery, Passes & Programs

As of today the Grasshopper Fire is 96% contained! We feel very fortunate that the trails at Teacup were untouched by the fire. The Ray Garey Cabin is safe and there is even fresh snow on the mountain! During the heavy fire activity, hazard trees were felled throughout the trail system, and fire lines were created to protect Teacup structures, Highway 35, and fire personnel. When closures and fire protection levels allow, repairs will be ongoing this fall to prepare for the winter season!

We are happy to report that our groomers returned home to their sheds on August 24. A huge thanks to Purdy's for their continued support and help in moving the groomers back up to Teacup from Parkdale. We'd also like to give a shout out to Kenny for providing a place for the groomers to stay during the fire!

With fresh snow recently falling on the mountain, cooler temperatures, and shortening days, we are getting very excited to be back on groomed trails soon! 2026-2027 Early-Bird Season Passes are available now through September 30. Visit www.teacupnordic.org or links in bio to purchase yours today to help support Teacup and enjoy the groomed trails all season long. 2026-2027 Teacup / Mt. Hood Nordic Program registrations are also open now!

Thank you for your continued support and see you on the trails soon!

09/01/2026

Early-Bird Season Pass Pricing Starts Today!

Winter at Teacup is right around the corner! Season Passes are available at the Early-Bird pricing of $175 through September 30. Your Season Pass purchase provides unlimited skiing throughout the 2026-2027 season and directly supports Teacup's operations.

https://teacupnordic.ticketspice.com/2026-27-season-pass

Teacup / Mt. Hood Nordic Program registrations are also open now! Build your technique with the Ski School, join the Adult Club, or sign up a junior skier for Learn to Ski, Pipeline, or Team Programs. Early registrations help our coaches plan resources and staff for the coming winter.

https://teacupnordic.org/pages/programs

More than trails and passes, Teacup is a community, and we're grateful for every skier, family, and volunteer who makes this place special. We can't wait to see you out there this winter!

08/18/2026

Here is our 6:00 PM update on the Grasshopper Fire and its impact on Teacup.

Cabin Staining Day Postponed
The forest remains closed, so we need to postpone the 8/22 Ray Garey Cabin Staining Day to a later date. Stay tuned for the new date!

The Good News
Fire crews are continuing to work around the clock to mitigate hazard trees along the Highway 35 corridor. The Teacup trails remain untouched by the fire at this point.

Equipment
Much of our equipment is still in Parkdale, and we'll wait for a safe opportunity to move it back up to Teacup.

Looking Ahead
More details on fire cleanup efforts will follow in the coming weeks. Season passes and program sign-ups will open September 1st.

Thank You
We're grateful to everyone who has reached out with offers of support. We'll continue sending weekly updates as the fire activity progresses, and we're hopeful things continue moving in a positive direction.

Upcoming Events:
Ray Garey Cabin Staining Day - Postponed
September 1 — 2026–27 Early Bird Season Pass and Program sign-ups available
September 26 — Teacup Tune-Up Trail Running Race
November 14 — Après-ski Fundraiser and Celebration

08/06/2026

3pm Grasshopper Fire Teacup update for Thursday, August 6th. The Ray Garey Cabin and our other structures remain safe at this point in time. Our two Pistenbully groomers were relocated to Parkdale on Tuesday 8/4. Thank you Kenny for your help and generosity, and to Jordan at Corey Level Excavating, Inc. for making the move happen. Harold generously loaned us his cargo trailer and the new snowmobile currently sits safe in that trailer, along with other valuable equipment. Leif spent the majority of the day on Tuesday clearing out other items from the groomer buildings and the cabin. The MHSP had previously cleared out the majority of their equipment. It takes the community really coming together when difficult situations like this are encountered. A huge thank you to everyone that made things happen this week, and to those that offered to help. We’re hoping the fire stays away from Teacup with the westerly flow. So far, the trails have not been impacted, but the smoke has been thick with significant ash falling. The last photo is a current picture of the cabin area, showing improved conditions. Thanks again for all the emails, texts and calls. Teacup is a community treasure and we’re doing everything we can to protect it! -Jason

08/04/2026

Teacup/Grasshopper Fire update 8/4 11:00AM- The Grasshopper Fire has moved close to Teacup. Our grooming machines and valuables have been moved down the mountain to a safer location as a precaution. We have our fingers crossed that the fire does not progress to the Teacup venue. Best wishes to everyone affected this fire season.

06/04/2026

Summer at Teacup: Camps, Clinics & More!
Nordic skiing doesn't have to stop when the snow melts. This summer, Teacup has something for skiers of all ages to keep the stoke going. The Teacup / Mt. Hood Nordic coaches are hosting two overnight youth summer camps in July, and spots are filling up. U16+ in Trout Lake, WA July 13-17 and U12-U14 in Parkdale, OR July 27-29.
We'll also be hosting roller ski clinics throughout June and July:
Marine Drive: June 7, June 14, July 11
Twin Tunnels: June 20, July 25

TONIGHT, June 4 at 6:45PM, Move Better is hosting a free running clinic focused on running technique — less pain, greater efficiency. It's a great fit for anyone who wants to move better on and off snow.

Also, SAVE THE DATE for upcoming community events!
August 22 — Ray Garey Cabin Staining Project — Volunteers needed! Email [email protected] to sign up.
September 26 — Teacup Tune-Up Trail Running Race
November 14 — Après-ski Fundraiser and Celebration

Visit our www.teacupnordic.org website for more information.

Happy June from Teacup!

04/17/2026

7:10AM grooming report for Friday, April 17th. 21 degrees, clear skies and no wind. Yesterday’s powder has transformed into crunchy and fast snow! I have the snowmobile and Tidd Tech out scratching up the surface of the same trails that were groomed yesterday. With the higher sun angle the snow is melting quick, so this will unfortunately be the last day of grooming unless we receive another snowstorm. Waxless skis recommended for classic. Skating will be a little lumpy and fast this morning! Walking to the cabin is your best bet. From there, there are a couple thin spots on the road (use rock skis), but decent coverage on Teatime and Nordic Way. See you on the trails and Happy Spring from all of us at Teacup! -Jason

04/16/2026

8:30AM grooming report for Thursday, April 16th. Another 6”+ of snow fell overnight. No wind this morning and sunny bluebird skies! From the cabin to Nordic Junction and around Teatime has been snowmobile rolled with multiple laps this morning. The snow is silky smooth blue/violet hardwax snow. If you’re wanting to take in a beautiful winter landscape, today will certainly deliver that! Classic skiing is probably best as the snow is soft. Have a great day on the trails if you venture out! -Jason

04/15/2026

11:25AM conditions report for Wednesday, April 15th. 4-8” of new snow, breezy, and whiteout conditions every now and then. Some light snowmobile rolling has been done from the cabin to Nordic Junction plus Tea Time and Nordic Way. If we pick up a little more snow it could be decent classic touring on Thursday and Friday morning. There’s gravel right under the surface on the road, so use your rocks skis:). The winter landscape is beautiful if you’ve been missing the snow. Keep in mind the parking lot plowing is likely to be minimal. Happy April from Teacup!

03/27/2026

2025-2026 End of Season Letter from the Teacup Board President:

Hello Teacup / Mt. Hood Nordic Community,

The 2025-2026 season was challenging due to warm weather that affected snow levels throughout the West Coast. As it comes to a close, we want to express our immense gratitude for your role in the Teacup community.

While we can’t control the weather, we can control how we respond to it. Night after night, Jason and Erik worked like masons at a fragile wall, rebuilding and reinforcing the trails, moving and stacking snow, and repairing areas where water repeatedly ate away at the snowpack.

Because of their hard work and effort, the overall quality of the Teacup grooming was incredible. Congratulations to those of you who were fortunate enough to enjoy the extraordinary corduroy and ski during the beautiful sunny and cold days in January and February! Even in a lean year, our grooming team’s dedication to quality ensured Teacup was a place where people could make the most of every skiable day.

Click the Linktree link in bio for the full letter, or visit www.teacupnordic.org. Thank you for your support this season!

Address

1767 12th St #363 (mailing Address Only) Highway 35 Mt. Hood, OR (street Address)
Hood River, OR
97041

Website

http://www.teacupnordic.org/, https://linktr.ee/teacupnordic

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