Resort Comparison

Cooper Spur Ski Area vs Ferguson Ridge Ski Area

Ferguson Ridge Ski Area excels for families prioritizing family features.

The Verdict

Cooper Spur Ski Area leads with 4 wins

Best for Families

Ferguson Ridge Ski Area

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall

Cooper Spur Ski Area

200.7" average season

Best Terrain

Ferguson Ridge Ski Area

Impressive mountain

Best Value

Cooper Spur Ski Area

$0 day pass

Easiest Access

Cooper Spur Ski Area

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe

Cooper Spur Ski Area

Pleasant base area

Cooper Spur Ski Area

Oregon, United States

$$

Ferguson Ridge Ski Area

Oregon, 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

337'

655'

Skiable Area

0 ac

0 ac

Green Runs

22%

35%

Trails

9

17

Lifts

1

2

Getting There

Airport

PDX

PDX

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

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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Cooper Spur Ski Area

200.7"

avg season

2024-25 season

216.4" total

108%

Ferguson Ridge Ski Area

124"

avg season

2024-25 season

134.7" total

109%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

201"100"0"

Cooper Spur Ski Area

Ferguson Ridge Ski Area

Key Insights

Ferguson Ridge Ski Area excels for families prioritizing family features.

Key Differences

Ferguson Ridge Ski Area's beginner terrain score (6.5) exceeds Cooper Spur Ski Area's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Cooper Spur Ski Area offers more terrain variety (0 acres vs 0 acres)
Ferguson Ridge Ski Area has greater vertical drop (655' vs 337'), offering longer runs
Cooper Spur Ski Area has more beginner/intermediate terrain (89% green and blue), while Ferguson Ridge Ski Area skews more advanced (41% black and double black)

Best For

Cooper Spur Ski Area

Budget-conscious families

Ferguson Ridge Ski Area

Families with first-time skiers (good beginner terrain)
Budget-conscious families
Expert skiers (41% advanced terrain)

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Regions

British Columbia

Best For

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Guides

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