Timberline Lodge Ski Area vs Willamette Pass
Timberline Lodge Ski Area 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 | Timberline Lodge Ski Area | Willamette Pass |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Limited | Limited |
| Intermediates | Very good | Good |
| Experts | Good | Limited |
| Off-piste | Limited | Not ideal |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Limited | Limited |
| Snow Confidence | Limited | Limited |
| Budget | Not ideal | Excellent |
Beginners
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
Limited
Willamette Pass
Limited
Intermediates
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
Very good
Willamette Pass
Good
Experts
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
Good
Willamette Pass
Limited
Off-piste
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
Limited
Willamette Pass
Not ideal
Terrain Park
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
Not ideal
Willamette Pass
Not ideal
Families
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
Limited
Willamette Pass
Limited
Snow Confidence
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
Limited
Willamette Pass
Limited
Budget
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
Not ideal
Willamette Pass
Excellent
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Timberline Lodge Ski Area | Willamette Pass |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 53.3 km | 22.1 km |
| Vertical drop | 1370 m | 476 m |
| Lifts | 12 | 6 |
| Top elevation | 2583 m | 2035 m |
| Snow reliability | good snow | good snow |
| Snowiest month | January (~40cm) | February (~19cm) |
| Day pass | €180 | €25 |
Piste
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
53.3 km
Willamette Pass
22.1 km
Vertical drop
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
1370 m
Willamette Pass
476 m
Lifts
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
12
Willamette Pass
6
Top elevation
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
2583 m
Willamette Pass
2035 m
Snow reliability
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
good snow
Willamette Pass
good snow
Snowiest month
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
January (~40cm)
Willamette Pass
February (~19cm)
Day pass
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
€180
Willamette Pass
€25
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Timberline Lodge Ski Area if...
you want cruisy red runs.
Choose Willamette Pass if...
you're watching the budget.