Resort Comparison

Mt Bachelor vs Stevens Pass Ski Area

Mt Bachelor excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain.

The Verdict

Mt Bachelor leads with 4 wins
Best for Families
Mt Bachelor

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall
Stevens Pass Ski Area

326.9" average · Reliably deep

Best Terrain
Mt Bachelor

3,365' of vertical

Best Value
Stevens Pass Ski Area

$0 day pass

Easiest Access
Mt Bachelor

0.8h from RDM

Best Village Vibe
Mt Bachelor

Pleasant base area

Mt Bachelor
Oregon, United States
$$Ikon
Stevens Pass Ski Area
Washington, United States
$$

Family

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

Mountain

Vertical
3,365'
1,849'
Skiable Area
4,318 ac
0 ac
Green Runs
15%
34%
Trails
101
74
Lifts
15
14

Getting There

Airport
RDM
SEA
Drive Time
0.8h
2h
Road Ease
7.0
5.0

Cost

Passes
Ikon
None
Day Pass
$169
$0
Cost Tier
Moderate
Moderate

Village

Dining
Limited
Limited
Grocery
Spa
Pool

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Mt Bachelor

261"

avg season

2024-25 season

338" total

130%

Stevens Pass Ski Area

326.9"

avg season

2024-25 season

271.7" total

83%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
327"163"0"
Mt Bachelor
Stevens Pass Ski Area

Key Insights

Mt Bachelor excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain.

Key Differences

  • Mt Bachelor's beginner terrain score (7.5) exceeds Stevens Pass Ski Area's (6.5), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
  • Mt Bachelor offers more terrain variety (4,318 acres vs 0 acres)
  • Mt Bachelor has greater vertical drop (3,365' vs 1,849'), offering longer runs
  • Stevens Pass Ski Area has more beginner/intermediate terrain (81% 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

Stevens Pass Ski Area

  • Budget-conscious families

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