Mt. Hood Skibowl vs Timberline Lodge Ski Area
Mt. Hood Skibowl 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 Skibowl | Timberline Lodge Ski Area |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Limited | Limited |
| Intermediates | Limited | Very good |
| Experts | Limited | Good |
| Off-piste | Not ideal | Limited |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Not ideal | Limited |
| Snow Confidence | Not ideal | Limited |
| Budget | Excellent | Not ideal |
Beginners
Mt. Hood Skibowl
Limited
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
Limited
Intermediates
Mt. Hood Skibowl
Limited
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
Very good
Experts
Mt. Hood Skibowl
Limited
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
Good
Off-piste
Mt. Hood Skibowl
Not ideal
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
Limited
Terrain Park
Mt. Hood Skibowl
Not ideal
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
Not ideal
Families
Mt. Hood Skibowl
Not ideal
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
Limited
Snow Confidence
Mt. Hood Skibowl
Not ideal
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
Limited
Budget
Mt. Hood Skibowl
Excellent
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
Not ideal
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Mt. Hood Skibowl | Timberline Lodge Ski Area |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 26.3 km | 53.3 km |
| Vertical drop | 414 m | 1370 m |
| Lifts | 9 | 12 |
| Top elevation | 1526 m | 2583 m |
| Snow reliability | variable snow | good snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | January (~40cm) |
| Day pass | €37 | €180 |
Piste
Mt. Hood Skibowl
26.3 km
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
53.3 km
Vertical drop
Mt. Hood Skibowl
414 m
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
1370 m
Lifts
Mt. Hood Skibowl
9
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
12
Top elevation
Mt. Hood Skibowl
1526 m
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
2583 m
Snow reliability
Mt. Hood Skibowl
variable snow
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
good snow
Snowiest month
Mt. Hood Skibowl
No data
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
January (~40cm)
Day pass
Mt. Hood Skibowl
€37
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
€180
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Mt. Hood Skibowl if...
you're watching the budget.
Choose Timberline Lodge Ski Area if...
you want cruisy red runs.