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49° North Mountain Resort vs Willamette Pass

49° North Mountain Resort excels for families prioritizing family features, while Willamette Pass 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
Willamette Pass

245.3" 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
$$
Willamette Pass
Oregon, United States
$$

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'
1,592'
Skiable Area
0 ac
0 ac
Green Runs
25%
20%
Trails
84
30
Lifts
7
6

Getting There

Airport
SEA
PDX
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%

Willamette Pass

245.3"

avg season

2024-25 season

313.3" total

128%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
245"123"0"
49° North Mountain Resort
Willamette Pass

Key Insights

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

Key Differences

  • 49° North Mountain Resort's beginner terrain score (6.5) exceeds Willamette Pass's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
  • 49° North Mountain Resort offers more terrain variety (0 acres vs 0 acres)

Best For

49° North Mountain Resort

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

Willamette Pass

  • Budget-conscious families

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Regions

Colorado
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British Columbia

Best For

Best for Beginners
Most Walkable
Best for Toddlers

Guides

First Family Ski Trip Guide
Best Time to Go Skiing