What Cooper Spur Mountain Resort does

Cooper Spur Mountain Resort is a year-round mountain hospitality property located at 10755 Cooper Spur Road on the north face of Mt. Hood, Oregon, operating under the assumed business name of North Face Inn, LLC and wholly owned by Mt. Hood Meadows Oreg., LLC since 2001. The resort spans 775 acres adjacent to the Mt. Hood National Forest under a U.S. Forest Service Special Use Permit, and combines three business lines on one site: lodging (six hotel-style rooms, three lodge condos sleeping up to eight, five dog-friendly log cabins, and the historic Homestead Cabin — total event capacity up to 88 guests), a 50-acre beginner/intermediate downhill ski area with a double chairlift and 400 feet of vertical, and the Crooked Tree Tavern & Grill, a farm-to-table restaurant sourcing from Hood River Valley farms such as Pendleton Farms.

The company monetizes through a mix of recurring-style lodging revenue (online reservation bookings with $25 deposits and full prepayment 14 days out), season passes (individual $269, family $719 for four in 2025-26), per-day lift tickets ($54 adult / $41 junior), ski lessons ($129 private, $98 group), equipment rentals ($40 full-day package), Nordic trail fees and guided snowshoe tours ($32-$99), wedding and group event packages, and on-site F&B. Distribution is overwhelmingly direct-to-consumer via the resort's own website (ResNexus booking and WooCommerce shop), supported by earned media on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, TripAdvisor, and Google Reviews, and by partnerships with Travel Oregon and the Indy Ski Pass distribution network.

The operation runs on approximately 12 year-round employees in hotel, restaurant, and events, augmented by a seasonal winter ski team. Customer segments are horizontally segmented across outdoor recreation families, wedding couples, and group/corporate event planners. The resort has no proprietary technology platform, no disclosed AI capabilities, and no public financial reporting.

Name

Cooper Spur Mountain Resort

Legal name

North Face Inn, LLC

Website

https://cooperspur.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cooper Spur Mountain Resort is a year-round Mt. Hood, Oregon lodging and ski property owned by Mt. Hood Meadows, offering cabins, hotel rooms, a 50-acre beginner ski area, Nordic trails, and a farm-to-table restaurant to outdoor recreation families, wedding couples, and group events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mountain Resort Hospitality

NAICS

Skiing Facilities (71392), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated Ski & Mountain Resorts (Lift-Served Skiing/Riding) (THAAAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ski & Mountain Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAJ), Snow & Mountain Unique Stays (Chalets, Ski Cabins) (THAMADAL)

Keywords

• Mountain resort lodging
• Ski resort services
• Nordic skiing trails
• Farm-to-table dining
• Wedding and event venues

Headquarters

HQ city

Mt Hood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Lodging accommodations: The resort generates revenue from hotel rooms, lodge condos, log cabins, and the historic Homestead Cabin. Rooms are booked through an online reservation system with a $25 non-refundable booking deposit, with full payment charged 14 days prior to arrival.
2. Ski lift passes and season passes: Revenue from individual and family season passes ($269 and $719 respectively for 2025-26 season), daily lift tickets for adults and juniors, afternoon half-day tickets, and Friday night tickets.
3. Dining at Crooked Tree Tavern & Grill: The farm-to-table restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, generating revenue from food and beverage sales. Open Thursday through Monday with holiday hour variations.
4. Nordic and snowshoe activities: Revenue from trail fees ($10 per person), equipment rentals including skis, boots, poles, and snowshoes, and guided snowshoe tours ($32-$99 per person).
5. Ski lessons: Private ski lessons at $129 per hour and group lessons at $98 for two hours. Lift tickets and rentals can be added on.
6. Equipment rentals: Ski and snowboard rental packages at $40 full day, plus helmets, poles, and night rentals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Cooper Spur Mountain Resort operates a year-round mountain resort on 775 acres bordering Mt. Hood National Forest, selling lodging (hotel rooms, lodge condos, dog-friendly log cabins, and the historic Homestead Cabin), downhill skiing via the Cooper Spur Ski Area (double chairlift, 9 runs, 50 acres), Nordic skiing and snowshoeing at a 6.5 km trail center, and farm-to-table dining at the Crooked Tree Tavern & Grill. Supplemental offerings include season and daily lift passes, ski/snowboard lessons and equipment rentals, weddings, and group/event catering.

Product overview

Cooper Spur Mountain Resort is a multi-faceted mountain resort offering a unified hospitality experience centered around lodging, skiing, and dining on the north face of Mt. Hood in Oregon. The resort's core offerings include overnight accommodations (hotel rooms, condos, and cabins), the Cooper Spur Ski Area for downhill skiing/riding, the Nordic Center for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, and the Crooked Tree Tavern & Grill restaurant. Supporting services include season passes, daily lift tickets, ski/snowboard lessons, equipment rentals, wedding and event hosting, and group catering. The resort partners with sister resort Mt. Hood Meadows and the Indy Ski Pass for expanded access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lodging

Quantifiable outcome

• Saves 30,000 gallons of water per year through use of waterless urinals and low-flow toilets.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mt. Hood MeadowscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMt. Hood Meadows is Cooper Spur's parent company (purchased Cooper Spur Inn in 2001) and sister resort. Cooper Spur lodging guests receive free chairlift tickets to Mt. Hood Meadows and discounted lift tickets. When Cooper Spur Ski Area is closed, pass holders receive complimentary Progression Lift Tickets at Mt. Hood Meadows. Cooper Spur is listed under the Mt. Hood Meadows assumed business name of Mt. Hood Meadows Oreg., LLC. Cooper Spur also promotes Mt. Hood Meadows' Scenic Chairlift rides and summer activities to its guests.
• Indy Ski PasscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCooper Spur is a proud partner of the Indy Ski Pass, which offers access to 100 independently owned ski resorts in the US, Canada, and Japan. Pass holders receive two free lift tickets at partner resorts and a third day at a discounted rate. The resort promotes the Indy Pass on its website and in its shop, and appears on the Indy Ski Pass resort listing page.
• Pedal & Paddle Hood RiverminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCooper Spur guests receive 15% off E-bike rentals and other activities with Pedal & Paddle Hood River, who offers E-bike, kayak, and paddleboard rentals and tours in the Hood River area. The resort promotes Pedal & Paddle on its amenities page and Things to Do page.
• National Forest FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooper Spur participates in the National Forest Foundation by contributing to the Ski Conservation Fund, which helps improve wildlife habitat and watersheds in the Mt. Hood National Forest. This aligns with the resort's sustainability and stewardship commitments.
• Mt. Hood WineryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCooper Spur offers guests a 2-for-1 wine tasting voucher at Mt. Hood Winery, one of the Hood River Valley's favorite wineries. This partnership enhances the guest experience by providing local wine tasting access.
• Pendleton FarmsminorOthersCooper Spur sources its meat from Pendleton Farms and supports local farming communities. This farm-to-table supply relationship is part of the resort's commitment to local sourcing and sustainability.
• US Forest ServicecoreOthersCooper Spur Mountain Resort operates under a Special Use Permit issued by the Mt. Hood National Forest, USDA Forest Service. The resort borders 775 acres of Mt. Hood National Forest land.
• Crag RatsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Crag Rats are a mountaineering organization granted permission by the USFS to use Cloud Cap Inn as a clubhouse since 1954. The historical partnership continues as part of the mountain community's heritage.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Brasada Ranch: Upscale ranch resort near Bend, Oregon offering cabins, dining, weddings, and outdoor recreation. Comparable to Cooper Spur as an Oregon destination resort with cabin lodging, farm-to-table dining, and a strong wedding/events business, though targeting a higher-end guest.
• Sunriver Resort: Large year-round resort near Bend, Oregon, with lodging, dining, golf, and recreation. Comparable to Cooper Spur as an Oregon mountain destination resort with lodging, dining, and seasonal activities; serves a broader and more upscale segment.
• Resort at the Mountain: Historic mountain resort in Welches, Oregon (Mt. Hood corridor) offering lodge rooms, dining, golf, and recreation. Closest direct geographic competitor to Cooper Spur along the Mt. Hood corridor; similar lodge-and-amenities model though not ski-operating.
• Skamania Lodge: Forest resort in the Columbia River Gorge near Stevenson, Washington. Comparable as a Pacific Northwest mountain/lodge destination offering lodging, dining, and outdoor recreation; though not a ski area, it competes for the same Hood River/Gorge weekend traveler base as Cooper Spur.

Direct peers

• Timberline Lodge: Historic mountain lodge and ski area on Mt. Hood offering year-round skiing, lodging, and dining. Comparable to Cooper Spur as a heritage mountain resort with lodge accommodations, ski operations, and dining on Mt. Hood, but with substantially larger terrain and brand recognition.
• Hoodoo Ski Area: Small family-owned ski area on the Santiam Pass in central Oregon with beginner/intermediate terrain, night skiing, and tubing. Comparable to Cooper Spur as a small-scale, family-friendly Oregon ski area catering to local and Portland metro visitors.
• Mt. Hood Meadows: Parent company and sister resort of Cooper Spur, also located on Mt. Hood. Mt. Hood Meadows is a much larger ski area with extensive lift-served terrain and lodging partnerships; Cooper Spur is a smaller, complementary mountain resort operating in the same market.
• Mt. Bachelor: Major ski resort near Bend, Oregon, with extensive lift-served terrain. While larger than Cooper Spur, it serves the same Pacific Northwest regional ski market and competes for the same Portland/Bend traveler base on multi-day ski trips.
• Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort: Small family-friendly ski area in eastern Oregon offering day-use skiing and limited lodging. Directly comparable to Cooper Spur as a small, beginner/intermediate-focused Pacific Northwest ski resort with limited terrain and lodging capacity.

Others

• Indy Ski Pass: Multi-resort ski pass program connecting 100+ independent resorts across North America. Not a competitor but a channel partner and ecosystem participant that distributes skier traffic to Cooper Spur and similar small independent resorts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CooperSpur
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cooper-spur-mountain-resort
• Instagraminstagram.com/cooperspurmountainresort
• Pinterestpinterest.com/cooperspurweddings

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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