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Alpental vs Mt Bachelor

Mt Bachelor excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain.

The Verdict

Mt Bachelor leads with 4 wins
Best for Families
Mt Bachelor

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall
Alpental

301.2" average · Reliably deep

Best Terrain
Mt Bachelor

3,365' of vertical

Best Value
Alpental

$0 day pass

Easiest Access
Mt Bachelor

0.8h from RDM

Best Village Vibe
Mt Bachelor

Pleasant base area

Alpental
Washington, United States
$$
Mt Bachelor
Oregon, United States
$$Ikon

Family

Ski School Age
-
4+
Full-Day Program
-
Beginner Terrain
5.0
7.5
Walkability
5.0
5.0
Village Vibe
5.0
5.5

Mountain

Vertical
2,288'
3,365'
Skiable Area
0 ac
4,318 ac
Green Runs
3%
15%
Trails
32
101
Lifts
6
15

Getting There

Airport
SEA
RDM
Drive Time
2h
0.8h
Road Ease
5.0
7.0

Cost

Passes
None
Ikon
Day Pass
$0
$169
Cost Tier
Moderate
Moderate

Village

Dining
Limited
Limited
Grocery
Spa
Pool
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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Alpental

301.2"

avg season

2024-25 season

256.1" total

85%

Mt Bachelor

261"

avg season

2024-25 season

338" total

130%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
301"151"0"
Alpental
Mt Bachelor

Key Insights

Mt Bachelor excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain.

Key Differences

  • Mt Bachelor's beginner terrain score (7.5) exceeds Alpental's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
  • Mt Bachelor offers more terrain variety (4,318 acres vs 0 acres)
  • Mt Bachelor has greater vertical drop (3,365' vs 2,288'), offering longer runs
  • Mt Bachelor has more beginner/intermediate terrain (40% green and blue), while Alpental skews more advanced (75% black and double black)

Best For

Alpental

  • Budget-conscious families
  • Expert skiers (75% advanced terrain)

Mt Bachelor

  • Families with first-time skiers (good beginner terrain)
  • Advanced skiers seeking terrain variety (4,318 acres)
  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 4)

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Regions

Colorado
Utah
British Columbia

Best For

Best for Beginners
Most Walkable
Best for Toddlers

Guides

First Family Ski Trip Guide
Best Time to Go Skiing