Resort Comparison

Cooper Spur Ski Area vs Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort

Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort excels for families prioritizing family features.

The Verdict

Cooper Spur Ski Area leads with 4 wins

Best for Families

Cooper Spur Ski Area

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall

Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort

272.8" average season

Best Terrain

Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort

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

$$

Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort

Oregon, 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

337'

2,755'

Skiable Area

0 ac

0 ac

Green Runs

22%

13%

Trails

9

94

Lifts

1

12

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%

Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort

272.8"

avg season

2024-25 season

281.8" total

103%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

273"136"0"

Cooper Spur Ski Area

Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort

Key Insights

Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort excels for families prioritizing family features.

Key Differences

Cooper Spur Ski Area offers more terrain variety (0 acres vs 0 acres)
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort has greater vertical drop (2,755' vs 337'), offering longer runs
Cooper Spur Ski Area has more beginner/intermediate terrain (89% green and blue), while Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort skews more advanced (34% black and double black)

Best For

Cooper Spur Ski Area

Budget-conscious families

Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort

Budget-conscious families

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