Oregon’s Timberline Lodge, which was made famous by its starring role in Stanley Kubrick’s 1980 film The Shining, has welcomed two new canine residents – in the process continuing a long-standing tradition.
The property on Mount Hood took possession of Heidi and Bruno in early September, the 10th and 12th dogs to join the historic, decades-long practice at the alpine lodge.
When Timberline Lodge opened in 1937, St. Bernards were chosen as mascots because of their long association with mountain rescues in the Swiss Alps.
They symbolise “safety”, “loyalty”, and “mountain heritage” and the first Timberline puppies were reportedly Hansel and Gretel in the very early days of lodge operations, followed by Lady and Bruel.
For decades, these dogs lived at Timberline, roaming the lodge freely and greeting countless visitors, skiers and climbers.
After providing the exterior for one of Hollywood’s most iconic horror movies, Timberline Lodge became one of Oregon’s most popular tourist attractions and still is, drawing nearly two million visitors each year.
Considered an architectural wonder, it is still used for its original intent – a magnificent ski lodge and mountain retreat.
Timberline is also home to North America’s longest ski season: in the height of winter, the ground floor of the lodge is typically fully buried in snow, with entry through a snow tunnel or directly into the second floor.
It is also the only resort in North America with lift-served skiing available throughout the summer, offering summer skiing and snowboarding on its high-altitude snowfield. Visitors can also enjoy hiking, biking, and climbing during the warmer months.
