Resort Comparison

Bluewood vs Hurricane Ridge

Hurricane Ridge excels for families prioritizing family features.

The Verdict

Bluewood leads with 5 wins
Best for Families
Bluewood

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall
Hurricane Ridge

260.4" average season

Best Terrain
Bluewood

Impressive mountain

Best Value
Bluewood

$0 day pass

Easiest Access
Bluewood

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe
Bluewood

Pleasant base area

Bluewood
Washington, United States
$$
Hurricane Ridge
Washington, United States
$$

Family

Ski School Age
-
-
Full-Day Program
-
-
Beginner Terrain
5.0
5.0
Walkability
5.0
5.0
Village Vibe
5.0
5.0

Mountain

Vertical
1,118'
604'
Skiable Area
0 ac
0 ac
Green Runs
17%
13%
Trails
30
8
Lifts
4
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

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Bluewood

182.7"

avg season

2024-25 season

191.6" total

105%

Hurricane Ridge

260.4"

avg season

2024-25 season

234.6" total

90%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
260"130"0"
Bluewood
Hurricane Ridge

Key Insights

Hurricane Ridge excels for families prioritizing family features.

Key Differences

  • Bluewood offers more terrain variety (0 acres vs 0 acres)
  • Bluewood has greater vertical drop (1,118' vs 604'), offering longer runs
  • Hurricane Ridge has more beginner/intermediate terrain (75% green and blue), while Bluewood skews more advanced (40% black and double black)

Best For

Bluewood

  • Budget-conscious families

Hurricane Ridge

  • Budget-conscious families

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