Mt. Bachelor vs Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort
Mt. Bachelor and Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort are neighbouring resorts in Oregon - here is how they stack up for different kinds of skier.
Suitability - who each resort suits
How well each resort matches different types of skier
| Skier type | Mt. Bachelor | Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Limited | Not ideal |
| Intermediates | Very good | Very good |
| Experts | Limited | Limited |
| Off-piste | Not ideal | Limited |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Limited | Not ideal |
| Snow Confidence | Good | Limited |
| Budget | Not ideal | Not ideal |
Beginners
Mt. Bachelor
Limited
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort
Not ideal
Intermediates
Mt. Bachelor
Very good
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort
Very good
Experts
Mt. Bachelor
Limited
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort
Limited
Off-piste
Mt. Bachelor
Not ideal
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort
Limited
Terrain Park
Mt. Bachelor
Not ideal
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort
Not ideal
Families
Mt. Bachelor
Limited
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort
Not ideal
Snow Confidence
Mt. Bachelor
Good
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort
Limited
Budget
Mt. Bachelor
Not ideal
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort
Not ideal
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Mt. Bachelor | Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 92.2 km | 56.7 km |
| Vertical drop | 981 m | 840 m |
| Lifts | 15 | 12 |
| Top elevation | 2724 m | 2220 m |
| Snow reliability | very reliable snow | good snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | No data |
| Day pass | €180 | €180 |
Piste
Mt. Bachelor
92.2 km
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort
56.7 km
Vertical drop
Mt. Bachelor
981 m
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort
840 m
Lifts
Mt. Bachelor
15
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort
12
Top elevation
Mt. Bachelor
2724 m
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort
2220 m
Snow reliability
Mt. Bachelor
very reliable snow
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort
good snow
Snowiest month
Mt. Bachelor
No data
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort
No data
Day pass
Mt. Bachelor
€180
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort
€180
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Mt. Bachelor if...
you want the bigger ski area.