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Cooper Spur Ski Area vs Timberline Lodge Ski Area

Timberline Lodge Ski Area 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
Timberline Lodge Ski Area

270.9" average season

Best Terrain
Timberline Lodge Ski Area

4,501' of vertical

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
$$
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
Oregon, United States
$$

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'
4,501'
Skiable Area
0 ac
0 ac
Green Runs
22%
24%
Trails
9
62
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%

Timberline Lodge Ski Area

270.9"

avg season

2024-25 season

299.3" total

110%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
271"135"0"
Cooper Spur Ski Area
Timberline Lodge Ski Area

Key Insights

Timberline Lodge Ski Area excels for families prioritizing family features.

Key Differences

  • Cooper Spur Ski Area offers more terrain variety (0 acres vs 0 acres)
  • Timberline Lodge Ski Area has greater vertical drop (4,501' vs 337'), offering longer runs
  • Cooper Spur Ski Area has more beginner/intermediate terrain (89% green and blue), while Timberline Lodge Ski Area skews more advanced (36% black and double black)

Best For

Cooper Spur Ski Area

  • Budget-conscious families

Timberline Lodge Ski Area

  • 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