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Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort vs Timberline Lodge Ski Area

Timberline Lodge Ski Area excels for families prioritizing family features.

The Verdict

Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort leads with 5 wins
Best for Families
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort

272.8" average season

Best Terrain
Timberline Lodge Ski Area

4,501' of vertical

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
$$
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
Oregon, United States
$$

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
2,755'
4,501'
Skiable Area
0 ac
0 ac
Green Runs
13%
24%
Trails
94
62
Lifts
12
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

Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort

272.8"

avg season

2024-25 season

281.8" total

103%

Timberline Lodge Ski Area

270.9"

avg season

2024-25 season

299.3" total

110%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
273"136"0"
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort
Timberline Lodge Ski Area

Key Insights

Timberline Lodge Ski Area excels for families prioritizing family features.

Key Differences

  • Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort offers more terrain variety (0 acres vs 0 acres)
  • Timberline Lodge Ski Area has greater vertical drop (4,501' vs 2,755'), offering longer runs

Best For

Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort

  • Budget-conscious families

Timberline Lodge Ski Area

  • 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
Best Time to Go Skiing