Hoodland Fire District Responds To Technical Rescue And Medical Emergency Near Timberline Lodge (Photo) - 05/24/26

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May 24, 2026

At approximately 10:18 a.m. this morning, Hoodland Fire District responded to a reported medical emergency involving an injured male climber near Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood. The patient was located east of Silcox Hut after becoming trapped beneath a large boulder in steep and difficult terrain.

Due to the complexity of the incident and challenging alpine conditions, a coordinated technical rescue operation was initiated involving multiple regional agencies and air medical resources.

Hoodland Fire District personnel responded with the following units:

• C351
• E351
• R351
• ATV351

Additional responding agencies and resources included:

• Clackamas Fire District #1: BC301, T316, HR305, SQ319
• Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office
• U.S. Forest Service Law Enforcement Officers
• American Medical Response (AMR) Reach and Treat Team
• Life Flight Network helicopters LF1 and LF7, including a specialized surgical team
• Timberline Lodge employees and snow cat operators

Crews successfully extricated the patient from beneath the boulder at approximately 12:25 p.m. Rescue operations remain ongoing as personnel continue moving the patient down the mountain to an awaiting Life Flight helicopter for transport to a regional trauma center.

Rescuers worked collaboratively in difficult alpine terrain to access, stabilize, and extricate the patient while advanced medical care was provided on scene by fire, EMS, air medical personnel, and assisting Timberline Lodge staff.

This incident highlights the importance of strong interagency coordination and the specialized rescue capabilities required for emergencies in the Mount Hood recreation area.

Hoodland Fire District would like to thank all assisting agencies, along with the Timberline Lodge employees who provided critical support during the operation, for their professionalism, teamwork, and commitment to public safety during this complex rescue operation.

Hoodland Fire Responding To Incident At Mt. Hood Ski Bowl (Photo) - 04/30/26

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April 30, 2026

Hoodland Fire Responds to Incident at Mt. Hood Ski Bowl

Government Camp, OR – Hoodland Fire District responded earlier today to an incident at Mt. Hood Ski Bowl East involving a chairlift maintenance basket.

At approximately 9:35 a.m., emergency crews were dispatched after reports that a maintenance basket associated with a chairlift had fallen into steep and difficult terrain.

Firefighters and paramedics accessed the scene and located two patients, initiating rescue and medical operations under challenging conditions. Due to the remote location, crews hiked into the area to reach the patients. American Medical Response’s (AMR) Reach and Treat Team was instrumental in making access and providing patient care in the difficult terrain. Additional equipment, including ATVs and air medical resources, was utilized to support operations.

This incident involved Ski Bowl employees. According to information released by partner agencies, one individual died as a result of injuries sustained in the incident, and a second individual was transported by air to a local hospital for treatment.

Agencies assisting included Clackamas Fire, American Medical Response (AMR) Reach and Treat Team, the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office, the U.S. Forest Service, Life Flight air medical services, and Mt. Hood Ski Bowl personnel.

“This was a complex and challenging incident in difficult terrain,” said Hoodland Fire officials. “We appreciate the coordinated efforts of all responding agencies and extend our thoughts to those impacted.”

The incident has been turned over to the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office and the Clackamas County Medical Examiner’s Office. The investigation is ongoing, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will be notified.