Mt. Hood Skibowl vs Willamette Pass
Mt. Hood Skibowl 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 Skibowl | Willamette Pass |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Limited | Limited |
| Intermediates | Limited | Good |
| Experts | Limited | Limited |
| Off-piste | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Not ideal | Limited |
| Snow Confidence | Not ideal | Limited |
| Budget | Excellent | Excellent |
Beginners
Mt. Hood Skibowl
Limited
Willamette Pass
Limited
Intermediates
Mt. Hood Skibowl
Limited
Willamette Pass
Good
Experts
Mt. Hood Skibowl
Limited
Willamette Pass
Limited
Off-piste
Mt. Hood Skibowl
Not ideal
Willamette Pass
Not ideal
Terrain Park
Mt. Hood Skibowl
Not ideal
Willamette Pass
Not ideal
Families
Mt. Hood Skibowl
Not ideal
Willamette Pass
Limited
Snow Confidence
Mt. Hood Skibowl
Not ideal
Willamette Pass
Limited
Budget
Mt. Hood Skibowl
Excellent
Willamette Pass
Excellent
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Mt. Hood Skibowl | Willamette Pass |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 26.3 km | 22.1 km |
| Vertical drop | 414 m | 476 m |
| Lifts | 9 | 6 |
| Top elevation | 1526 m | 2035 m |
| Snow reliability | variable snow | good snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | February (~19cm) |
| Day pass | €37 | €25 |
Piste
Mt. Hood Skibowl
26.3 km
Willamette Pass
22.1 km
Vertical drop
Mt. Hood Skibowl
414 m
Willamette Pass
476 m
Lifts
Mt. Hood Skibowl
9
Willamette Pass
6
Top elevation
Mt. Hood Skibowl
1526 m
Willamette Pass
2035 m
Snow reliability
Mt. Hood Skibowl
variable snow
Willamette Pass
good snow
Snowiest month
Mt. Hood Skibowl
No data
Willamette Pass
February (~19cm)
Day pass
Mt. Hood Skibowl
€37
Willamette Pass
€25
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Mt. Hood Skibowl if...
you want the bigger ski area.
Choose Willamette Pass if...
you're watching the budget.