Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort vs Timberline Lodge Ski Area
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort and Timberline Lodge Ski Area 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. Hood Meadows Ski Resort | Timberline Lodge Ski Area |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Not ideal | Limited |
| Intermediates | Very good | Very good |
| Experts | Limited | Good |
| Off-piste | Limited | Limited |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Not ideal | Limited |
| Snow Confidence | Limited | Limited |
| Budget | Not ideal | Not ideal |
Beginners
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort
Not ideal
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
Limited
Intermediates
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort
Very good
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
Very good
Experts
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort
Limited
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
Good
Off-piste
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort
Limited
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
Limited
Terrain Park
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort
Not ideal
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
Not ideal
Families
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort
Not ideal
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
Limited
Snow Confidence
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort
Limited
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
Limited
Budget
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort
Not ideal
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
Not ideal
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort | Timberline Lodge Ski Area |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 56.7 km | 53.3 km |
| Vertical drop | 840 m | 1370 m |
| Lifts | 12 | 12 |
| Top elevation | 2220 m | 2583 m |
| Snow reliability | good snow | good snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | January (~40cm) |
| Day pass | €180 | €180 |
Piste
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort
56.7 km
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
53.3 km
Vertical drop
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort
840 m
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
1370 m
Lifts
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort
12
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
12
Top elevation
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort
2220 m
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
2583 m
Snow reliability
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort
good snow
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
good snow
Snowiest month
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort
No data
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
January (~40cm)
Day pass
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort
€180
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
€180
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort if...
you want the bigger ski area.