Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort vs Willamette Pass
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort 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. Hood Meadows Ski Resort | Willamette Pass |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Not ideal | Limited |
| Intermediates | Very good | Good |
| Experts | Limited | Limited |
| Off-piste | Limited | Not ideal |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Not ideal | Limited |
| Snow Confidence | Limited | Limited |
| Budget | Not ideal | Excellent |
Beginners
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort
Not ideal
Willamette Pass
Limited
Intermediates
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort
Very good
Willamette Pass
Good
Experts
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort
Limited
Willamette Pass
Limited
Off-piste
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort
Limited
Willamette Pass
Not ideal
Terrain Park
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort
Not ideal
Willamette Pass
Not ideal
Families
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort
Not ideal
Willamette Pass
Limited
Snow Confidence
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort
Limited
Willamette Pass
Limited
Budget
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort
Not ideal
Willamette Pass
Excellent
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort | Willamette Pass |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 56.7 km | 22.1 km |
| Vertical drop | 840 m | 476 m |
| Lifts | 12 | 6 |
| Top elevation | 2220 m | 2035 m |
| Snow reliability | good snow | good snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | February (~19cm) |
| Day pass | €180 | €25 |
Piste
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort
56.7 km
Willamette Pass
22.1 km
Vertical drop
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort
840 m
Willamette Pass
476 m
Lifts
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort
12
Willamette Pass
6
Top elevation
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort
2220 m
Willamette Pass
2035 m
Snow reliability
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort
good snow
Willamette Pass
good snow
Snowiest month
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort
No data
Willamette Pass
February (~19cm)
Day pass
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort
€180
Willamette Pass
€25
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort if...
you want cruisy red runs.
Choose Willamette Pass if...
you're watching the budget.