It wouldn’t have been half as scary with big slobbering St Bernards but that’s how they’re shining a light on Oregon… and here’s puppies.
Now if Timberline Lodge on Oregon’s mighty Mount Hood looks familiar it’s because it is.
As the exterior shot for the American cult horror movie The Shining.
Visitors though expecting a manic Jack Nicholson breaking through the door or eerie twins will have to use their imagination.
Because it’s more fur than fear at Timberline Lodge where the VIPs, yourself included, of course, are its mascot puppies.
And we do love a mascot puppy, like Yale’s Handsome Dan.
Oregon’s mascots
Heidi and Bruno are the latest in a line of esteemed St Bernards to take up residence at the ski lodge.
H&B are the 10th and 12th dogs to join the historic, decades long tradition at Timberline Lodge.
When the lodge opened in 1937, St. Bernards were chosen because of their long association with mountain rescues in the Swiss Alps.
They symbolise safety, loyalty, and mountain heritage.
Hansel and Gretel were the first puppies, followed by Lady and Bruel.
For decades, these dogs lived at Timberline, roaming the lodge freely and greeting countless visitors, skiers, and climbers.
Not to be overlooked
Declared a National Historic Landmark in 1977.
And famously used by Stanley Kubrick for the exterior shots of the Overlook Hotel in The Shining.
Timberline Lodge draws nearly two million visitors every year.
Considered an architectural wonder, it’s still being used for its original intent—ski lodge and mountain retreat.
Winter wonderland
Timberline is home to North America’s longest ski season.
In the height of winter in this great outdoorsy state, the ground floor is typically fully buried in snow.
With entry through a snow tunnel, or directly into the second floor.
The specs from our Oregon pals reveal that the lodge has, get this, a pub and restaurant.
And, of course, the St. Bernards and how better to be greeted by these cuddles after a full day on the slopes.
Those pleading puppy eyes
It is the only resort too in North America with lift-served skiing available throughout the summer should you wish to visit then.
Which will offer summer skiing and snowboarding on its high-altitude snowfield.
Visitors can also enjoy hiking, biking, and climbing during the warmer months.
So that Timberline Lodge is an all-year destination.
And we’re happy to be shining a light on Oregon… and here’s puppies.
And who can resist those wet noses and pleading St Bernards puppy eyes?
What’s the deal?
Portland International Airport is the nearest airport, 60 miles north-west of the lodge.
Average nightly rates from $242.86 to $377.86.