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Anthony Lakes vs Willamette Pass

Anthony Lakes excels for families prioritizing family features. Anthony Lakes offers better value, while Willamette Pass caters to those seeking a premium experience.

The Verdict

Anthony Lakes leads with 3 wins
Best for Families
Anthony Lakes

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall
Willamette Pass

245.3" average season

Best Terrain
Anthony Lakes

Impressive mountain

Best Value
Willamette Pass

$0 day pass

Easiest Access
Willamette Pass

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe
Anthony Lakes

Pleasant base area

Anthony Lakes
Oregon, USA
$Independent
Willamette Pass
Oregon, United States
$$

Family

Ski School Age
4+
-
Full-Day Program
-
Beginner Terrain
7.0
5.0
Walkability
6.0
5.0
Village Vibe
5.5
5.0

Mountain

Vertical
900'
1,592'
Skiable Area
900 ac
0 ac
Green Runs
20%
20%
Trails
21
30
Lifts
3
6

Getting There

Airport
BOI
PDX
Drive Time
3h
2h
Road Ease
5.5
5.0

Cost

Passes
Independent
None
Day Pass
$49
$0
Cost Tier
Budget
Moderate

Village

Dining
Limited
Limited
Grocery
Spa
Pool
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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Anthony Lakes

136.9"

avg season

2024-25 season

149" total

109%

Willamette Pass

245.3"

avg season

2024-25 season

313.3" total

128%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
245"123"0"
Anthony Lakes
Willamette Pass

Key Insights

Anthony Lakes excels for families prioritizing family features. Anthony Lakes offers better value, while Willamette Pass caters to those seeking a premium experience.

Key Differences

  • Anthony Lakes's beginner terrain score (7.0) exceeds Willamette Pass's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
  • Anthony Lakes's walkability score (6.0) exceeds Willamette Pass's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
  • Anthony Lakes offers more terrain variety (900 acres vs 0 acres)
  • Willamette Pass has greater vertical drop (1,592' vs 900'), offering longer runs
  • Anthony Lakes is budget-friendly while Willamette Pass falls in the moderately priced category

Best For

Anthony Lakes

  • Families with first-time skiers (good beginner terrain)
  • Advanced skiers seeking terrain variety (900 acres)
  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 4)

Willamette Pass

  • Budget-conscious families

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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