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

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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