Resort Comparison

Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort vs Stevens Pass Ski Area

Stevens Pass Ski Area excels for families prioritizing family features.

The Verdict

Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort leads with 4 wins

Best for Families

Stevens Pass Ski Area

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall

Stevens Pass Ski Area

326.9" average · Reliably deep

Best Terrain

Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort

Impressive mountain

Best Value

Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort

$0 day pass

Easiest Access

Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe

Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort

Pleasant base area

Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort

Oregon, United States

$$

Stevens Pass Ski Area

Washington, United States

$$

Family

Ski School Age

-

-

Full-Day Program

-

-

Beginner Terrain

5.0

6.5

Walkability

5.0

5.0

Village Vibe

5.0

5.0

Mountain

Vertical

2,755'

1,849'

Skiable Area

0 ac

0 ac

Green Runs

13%

34%

Trails

94

74

Lifts

12

14

Getting There

Airport

PDX

SEA

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

Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort

272.8"

avg season

2024-25 season

281.8" total

103%

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. Hood Meadows Ski Resort

Stevens Pass Ski Area

Key Insights

Stevens Pass Ski Area excels for families prioritizing family features.

Key Differences

Stevens Pass 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
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort offers more terrain variety (0 acres vs 0 acres)
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort has greater vertical drop (2,755' vs 1,849'), offering longer runs
Stevens Pass Ski Area has more beginner/intermediate terrain (81% green and blue), while Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort skews more advanced (34% black and double black)

Best For

Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort

Budget-conscious families

Stevens Pass Ski Area

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

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