Mt. Bachelor vs Willamette Pass
Mt. Bachelor and Willamette Pass 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 | Willamette Pass |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Limited | Limited |
| Intermediates | Very good | Good |
| Experts | Limited | Limited |
| Off-piste | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Limited | Limited |
| Snow Confidence | Good | Limited |
| Budget | Not ideal | Excellent |
Beginners
Mt. Bachelor
Limited
Willamette Pass
Limited
Intermediates
Mt. Bachelor
Very good
Willamette Pass
Good
Experts
Mt. Bachelor
Limited
Willamette Pass
Limited
Off-piste
Mt. Bachelor
Not ideal
Willamette Pass
Not ideal
Terrain Park
Mt. Bachelor
Not ideal
Willamette Pass
Not ideal
Families
Mt. Bachelor
Limited
Willamette Pass
Limited
Snow Confidence
Mt. Bachelor
Good
Willamette Pass
Limited
Budget
Mt. Bachelor
Not ideal
Willamette Pass
Excellent
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Mt. Bachelor | Willamette Pass |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 92.2 km | 22.1 km |
| Vertical drop | 981 m | 476 m |
| Lifts | 15 | 6 |
| Top elevation | 2724 m | 2035 m |
| Snow reliability | very reliable snow | good snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | February (~19cm) |
| Day pass | €180 | €25 |
Piste
Mt. Bachelor
92.2 km
Willamette Pass
22.1 km
Vertical drop
Mt. Bachelor
981 m
Willamette Pass
476 m
Lifts
Mt. Bachelor
15
Willamette Pass
6
Top elevation
Mt. Bachelor
2724 m
Willamette Pass
2035 m
Snow reliability
Mt. Bachelor
very reliable snow
Willamette Pass
good snow
Snowiest month
Mt. Bachelor
No data
Willamette Pass
February (~19cm)
Day pass
Mt. Bachelor
€180
Willamette Pass
€25
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Mt. Bachelor if...
you want cruisy red runs.
Choose Willamette Pass if...
you're watching the budget.