Resort Comparison

Ferguson Ridge Ski Area vs Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort

Ferguson Ridge Ski Area excels for families prioritizing family features, while Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

The Verdict

Ferguson Ridge Ski Area leads with 4 wins

Best for Families

Ferguson Ridge 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

Ferguson Ridge Ski Area

$0 day pass

Easiest Access

Ferguson Ridge Ski Area

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe

Ferguson Ridge Ski Area

Pleasant base area

Ferguson Ridge Ski Area

Oregon, United States

$$

Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort

Oregon, United States

$$

Family

Ski School Age

-

-

Full-Day Program

-

-

Beginner Terrain

6.5

5.0

Walkability

5.0

5.0

Village Vibe

5.0

5.0

Mountain

Vertical

655'

2,755'

Skiable Area

0 ac

0 ac

Green Runs

35%

13%

Trails

17

94

Lifts

2

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

Ferguson Ridge Ski Area

124"

avg season

2024-25 season

134.7" total

109%

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"

Ferguson Ridge Ski Area

Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort

Key Insights

Ferguson Ridge Ski Area excels for families prioritizing family features, while Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

Key Differences

Ferguson Ridge Ski Area's beginner terrain score (6.5) exceeds Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Ferguson Ridge Ski Area offers more terrain variety (0 acres vs 0 acres)
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort has greater vertical drop (2,755' vs 655'), offering longer runs

Best For

Ferguson Ridge Ski Area

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

Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort

Budget-conscious families

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