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Mount Ashland vs Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort

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

The Verdict

Mount Ashland leads with 4 wins
Best for Families
Mount Ashland

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
Mount Ashland

$0 day pass

Easiest Access
Mount Ashland

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe
Mount Ashland

Pleasant base area

Mount Ashland
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
1,173'
2,755'
Skiable Area
0 ac
0 ac
Green Runs
3%
13%
Trails
36
94
Lifts
5
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

Mount Ashland

144.4"

avg season

2024-25 season

214" total

148%

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"
Mount Ashland
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort

Key Insights

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

Key Differences

  • Mount Ashland offers more terrain variety (0 acres vs 0 acres)
  • Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort has greater vertical drop (2,755' vs 1,173'), offering longer runs

Best For

Mount Ashland

  • Budget-conscious families

Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort

  • 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
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