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Publish date: 2024-05-22

Mark Hendrickson, Beloved Mountain Manager at Mt. Hood Skibowl, Dies in Tragic Bicycle Accident

The ski community in Oregon is mourning the sudden loss of Mark Hendrickson, the beloved Mountain Manager at Mt. Hood Skibowl. Hendrickson passed away on Saturday, August 5th, 2023 in a tragic bicycle accident at the age of 48.

About Mark Hendrickson

Mark Hendrickson was a highly respected figure in the Oregon ski industry, having worked at Mt. Hood Skibowl for nearly 4 years. As Mountain Manager, he oversaw all mountain operations for both the winter and summer seasons.

Prior to joining Mt. Hood Skibowl, Hendrickson held various mountain operations roles at resorts across the western US, including the National Winter Activity Center, Vail Resorts, Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, and Angel Fire Bike Park.

Hendrickson was a graduate of Purdue University and resided in Government Camp, Oregon with his wife Casey and two sons, Jess and Cash.

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Remembrances from Mt. Hood Skibowl

Mt. Hood Skibowl shared the devastating news of Hendrickson's passing on their website and social media pages. The statement reads in part:

"It is with great sadness and an extremely heavy heart to inform our Mt. Hood Skibowl community of the passing of Mark Hendrickson, our Mountain Manager. He was involved in a tragic bicycle accident on Saturday morning that unfortunately took his life."

The statement goes on to describe Hendrickson's immeasurable passion, and the significant impact he made during his nearly 4 years with Mt. Hood Skibowl:

"He exuded greatness and strived for excellence while at the same time gaining respect from everyone who he came in contact with. Mark not only made Mt. Hood Skibowl a better place to work and visit, but he also made all of us just better people. The loss of Mark is significant and will be felt long into the future by anyone who knew him."

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Reflections on Mark Hendrickson's Life

By all accounts, Mark Hendrickson was a dedicated husband, father, and mountain operations professional who was deeply passionate about his work.

He brought decades of experience managing complex mountain resort operations, but was also known for his ability to connect with employees and create a positive, uplifting culture.

Hendrickson clearly made a profound impact on the Mt. Hood Skibowl community during his relatively brief tenure. His tragic and unexpected passing has left huge hole that will be difficult to fill.

The outpouring of grief on social media shows just how many lives Mark Hendrickson touched through his work in the Oregon ski industry. He will be deeply missed by coworkers, friends, and family.

Conclusion

The untimely passing of Mark Hendrickson is an enormous loss for Mt. Hood Skibowl and the greater ski community in Oregon. Though his life was cut short, his legacy of excellence and passion will live on through the many people he inspired and uplifted.

The staff of Mt. Hood Skibowl has asked the community to join them in extending deepest condolences to Hendrickson's family as they mourn his tragic death. Mark Hendrickson may be gone, but he will never be forgotten.

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