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Mt Bachelor vs Mt Hood Meadows

Mt Hood Meadows excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain, while Mt Bachelor offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

The Verdict

Mt Hood Meadows leads with 4 wins
Best for Families
Mt Hood Meadows

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall
Mt Hood Meadows

270.9" average season

Best Terrain
Mt Bachelor

3,365' of vertical

Best Value
Mt Hood Meadows

Moderate pricing

Easiest Access
Mt Bachelor

0.8h from RDM

Best Village Vibe
Mt Hood Meadows

Pleasant base area

Mt Bachelor
Oregon, United States
$$Ikon
Mt Hood Meadows
Oregon, USA
$$Ikon

Family

Ski School Age
4+
4+
Full-Day Program
Beginner Terrain
7.5
7.5
Walkability
5.0
6.5
Village Vibe
5.5
6.0

Mountain

Vertical
3,365'
2,777'
Skiable Area
4,318 ac
2,150 ac
Green Runs
15%
15%
Trails
101
87
Lifts
15
11

Getting There

Airport
RDM
PDX
Drive Time
0.8h
1.5h
Road Ease
7.0
6.5

Cost

Passes
Ikon
Ikon
Day Pass
$169
$139
Cost Tier
Moderate
Moderate

Village

Dining
Limited
Moderate
Grocery
Spa
Pool
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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Mt Bachelor

261"

avg season

2024-25 season

338" total

130%

Mt Hood Meadows

270.9"

avg season

2024-25 season

299.3" total

110%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
271"135"0"
Mt Bachelor
Mt Hood Meadows

Key Insights

Mt Hood Meadows excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain, while Mt Bachelor offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

Key Differences

  • Mt Hood Meadows's walkability score (6.5) exceeds Mt Bachelor's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
  • Mt Bachelor offers more terrain variety (4,318 acres vs 2,150 acres)
  • Mt Hood Meadows has more beginner/intermediate terrain (65% green and blue), while Mt Bachelor skews more advanced (60% black and double black)

Best For

Mt Bachelor

  • Advanced skiers seeking terrain variety (4,318 acres)
  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 4)
  • Budget-conscious families

Mt Hood Meadows

  • Those seeking a walkable village experience
  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 4)
  • 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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