Resort Comparison

Bluewood vs Stevens Pass Ski Area

Stevens Pass Ski Area excels for families prioritizing family features.

The Verdict

Bluewood leads with 3 wins
Best for Families
Stevens Pass Ski Area

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall
Stevens Pass Ski Area

326.9" average · Reliably deep

Best Terrain
Stevens Pass Ski Area

Impressive mountain

Best Value
Bluewood

$0 day pass

Easiest Access
Bluewood

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe
Bluewood

Pleasant base area

Bluewood
Washington, United States
$$
Stevens Pass Ski Area
Washington, United States
$$

Family

Ski School Age
-
-
Full-Day Program
-
-
Beginner Terrain
5.0
6.5
Walkability
5.0
5.0
Village Vibe
5.0
5.0

Mountain

Vertical
1,118'
1,849'
Skiable Area
0 ac
0 ac
Green Runs
17%
34%
Trails
30
74
Lifts
4
14

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%

Stevens Pass Ski Area

326.9"

avg season

2024-25 season

271.7" total

83%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
327"163"0"
Bluewood
Stevens Pass Ski Area

Key Insights

Stevens Pass Ski Area excels for families prioritizing family features.

Key Differences

  • Stevens Pass Ski Area's beginner terrain score (6.5) exceeds Bluewood's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
  • Bluewood offers more terrain variety (0 acres vs 0 acres)
  • Stevens Pass Ski Area has greater vertical drop (1,849' vs 1,118'), offering longer runs
  • Stevens Pass Ski Area has more beginner/intermediate terrain (81% green and blue), while Bluewood skews more advanced (40% black and double black)

Best For

Bluewood

  • Budget-conscious families

Stevens Pass Ski Area

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

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