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Hoodoo Ski Area vs Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort

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

The Verdict

Hoodoo Ski Area leads with 4 wins
Best for Families
Hoodoo 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
Hoodoo Ski Area

$0 day pass

Easiest Access
Hoodoo Ski Area

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe
Hoodoo Ski Area

Pleasant base area

Hoodoo 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
1,023'
2,755'
Skiable Area
0 ac
0 ac
Green Runs
40%
13%
Trails
47
94
Lifts
6
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

Hoodoo Ski Area

245.4"

avg season

2024-25 season

290.7" total

118%

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"
Hoodoo Ski Area
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort

Key Insights

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

Key Differences

  • Hoodoo 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
  • Hoodoo Ski Area offers more terrain variety (0 acres vs 0 acres)
  • Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort has greater vertical drop (2,755' vs 1,023'), offering longer runs

Best For

Hoodoo Ski Area

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

Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort

  • Budget-conscious families

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Regions

Colorado
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Best For

Best for Beginners
Most Walkable
Best for Toddlers

Guides

First Family Ski Trip Guide
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