Mike Quinn Named VP/GM At Mt. Hood Skibowl

Industry veteran Mike Quinn has been hired to lead Mt. Hood Skibowl as its new vice president and general manager. This is a return to Skibowl for Quinn, who served as the resort’s operations manager from 1992 to 2000. He brings 32 years of ski industry experience to his new position.

Mount Hood Skibowl is on Mount Hood located near Government Camp, Oregon. It is the largest night ski area in the United States, and the total skiable area encompasses an area of 960 acres (388 ha) (about two thirds of this is lit). The resort is the closest ski venue to Portland, with an elevation of 3,600 feet (1,097 m) at the lodge, rising to just over 5,000 feet (1,524 m) at the summit. The average snowfall at the area is 300 inches (762 cm), with an average consolidated base around 100 inches (254 cm) and 65 marked trails. 

Most recently, Quinn spent four years as vice president and general manager of the Hermitage Club, a private, members only ski area in Vermont that is now in receivership. Prior to that, he spent 13 years as the VP of operations at Vermont’s Stratton Mountain Resort.

“Skibowl has grown into a multifaceted attraction and Mike’s extensive resort management and hospitality experience—and love for skiing—make him the ideal choice to oversee day-to-day operations,” said Kirk Hanna, owner and president of Mt. Hood Skibowl LLC. Hanna purchased Skibowl in 1987 and has made many changes since purchasing the resort. 

Hanna purchased Skibowl out of bankruptcy and began making improvements to the resort. Hanna added 300 acres, expanded the runs that are lit for night skiing, and cut the Olympic Certified, Reynolds Run. Summer activities were also expanded with the addition of mountain biking, go-karts, and miniature golf.