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Alpental vs Mt Hood Meadows

Mt Hood Meadows excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain.

The Verdict

Mt Hood Meadows leads with 4 wins
Best for Families
Mt Hood Meadows

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall
Alpental

301.2" average · Reliably deep

Best Terrain
Mt Hood Meadows

Impressive mountain

Best Value
Alpental

$0 day pass

Easiest Access
Mt Hood Meadows

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe
Mt Hood Meadows

Pleasant base area

Alpental
Washington, United States
$$
Mt Hood Meadows
Oregon, USA
$$Ikon

Family

Ski School Age
-
4+
Full-Day Program
-
Beginner Terrain
5.0
7.5
Walkability
5.0
6.5
Village Vibe
5.0
6.0

Mountain

Vertical
2,288'
2,777'
Skiable Area
0 ac
2,150 ac
Green Runs
3%
15%
Trails
32
87
Lifts
6
11

Getting There

Airport
SEA
PDX
Drive Time
2h
1.5h
Road Ease
5.0
6.5

Cost

Passes
None
Ikon
Day Pass
$0
$139
Cost Tier
Moderate
Moderate

Village

Dining
Limited
Moderate
Grocery
Spa
Pool
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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Alpental

301.2"

avg season

2024-25 season

256.1" total

85%

Mt Hood Meadows

270.9"

avg season

2024-25 season

299.3" total

110%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
301"151"0"
Alpental
Mt Hood Meadows

Key Insights

Mt Hood Meadows excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain.

Key Differences

  • Mt Hood Meadows's beginner terrain score (7.5) exceeds Alpental's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
  • Mt Hood Meadows's walkability score (6.5) exceeds Alpental's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
  • Mt Hood Meadows's family village atmosphere score (6.0) exceeds Alpental's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
  • Mt Hood Meadows offers more terrain variety (2,150 acres vs 0 acres)
  • Mt Hood Meadows has more beginner/intermediate terrain (65% 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 Hood Meadows

  • Families with first-time skiers (good beginner terrain)
  • Those seeking a walkable village experience
  • Advanced skiers seeking terrain variety (2,150 acres)

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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