Resort Comparison

49° North Mountain Resort vs Hurricane Ridge

49° North Mountain Resort excels for families prioritizing family features, while Hurricane Ridge offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

The Verdict

49° North Mountain Resort leads with 5 wins

Best for Families

49° North Mountain Resort

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall

Hurricane Ridge

260.4" average season

Best Terrain

49° North Mountain Resort

Impressive mountain

Best Value

49° North Mountain Resort

$0 day pass

Easiest Access

49° North Mountain Resort

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe

49° North Mountain Resort

Pleasant base area

49° North Mountain Resort

Washington, United States

$$

Hurricane Ridge

Washington, United States

$$

Family

Ski School Age

-

-

Full-Day Program

-

-

Beginner Terrain

6.5

5.0

Walkability

5.0

5.0

Village Vibe

5.0

5.0

Mountain

Vertical

1,860'

604'

Skiable Area

0 ac

0 ac

Green Runs

25%

13%

Trails

84

8

Lifts

7

3

Getting There

Airport

SEA

SEA

Drive Time

2h

2h

Road Ease

5.0

5.0

Cost

Passes

None

None

Day Pass

$0

$0

Cost Tier

Moderate

Moderate

Village

Dining

Limited

Limited

Grocery

Spa

Pool

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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

49° North Mountain Resort

76.3"

avg season

2024-25 season

79.8" total

105%

Hurricane Ridge

260.4"

avg season

2024-25 season

234.6" total

90%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

260"130"0"

49° North Mountain Resort

Hurricane Ridge

Key Insights

49° North Mountain Resort excels for families prioritizing family features, while Hurricane Ridge offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

Key Differences

49° North Mountain Resort's beginner terrain score (6.5) exceeds Hurricane Ridge's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
49° North Mountain Resort offers more terrain variety (0 acres vs 0 acres)
49° North Mountain Resort has greater vertical drop (1,860' vs 604'), offering longer runs

Best For

49° North Mountain Resort

Families with first-time skiers (good beginner terrain)
Budget-conscious families

Hurricane Ridge

Budget-conscious families

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