Resort Comparison

Mt Hood Meadows vs Stevens Pass

Mt Hood Meadows excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain.

The Verdict

Mt Hood Meadows leads with 5 wins
Best for Families
Mt Hood Meadows

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall
Stevens Pass

326.9" average ยท Reliably deep

Best Terrain
Mt Hood Meadows

Impressive mountain

Best Value
Mt Hood Meadows

Moderate pricing

Easiest Access
Mt Hood Meadows

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe
Mt Hood Meadows

Pleasant base area

Mt Hood Meadows
Oregon, USA
$$Ikon
Stevens Pass
Washington, USA
$$Epic

Family

Ski School Age
4+
4+
Full-Day Program
Beginner Terrain
7.5
7.0
Walkability
6.5
5.5
Village Vibe
6.0
5.0

Mountain

Vertical
2,777'
1,800'
Skiable Area
2,150 ac
1,125 ac
Green Runs
15%
11%
Trails
87
52
Lifts
11
10

Getting There

Airport
PDX
SEA
Drive Time
1.5h
1.7h
Road Ease
6.5
5.5

Cost

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

Village

Dining
Moderate
Limited
Grocery
Spa
Pool

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Mt Hood Meadows

270.9"

avg season

2024-25 season

299.3" total

110%

Stevens Pass

326.9"

avg season

2024-25 season

271.7" total

83%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
327"163"0"
Mt Hood Meadows
Stevens Pass

Key Insights

Mt Hood Meadows excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain.

Key Differences

  • Mt Hood Meadows's walkability score (6.5) exceeds Stevens Pass's (5.5), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
  • Mt Hood Meadows's family village atmosphere score (6.0) exceeds Stevens Pass's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
  • Mt Hood Meadows offers more terrain variety (2,150 acres vs 1,125 acres)
  • Mt Hood Meadows has greater vertical drop (2,777' vs 1,800'), offering longer runs

Best For

Mt Hood Meadows

  • Advanced skiers seeking terrain variety (2,150 acres)
  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 4)
  • Budget-conscious families

Stevens Pass

  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 4)
  • Budget-conscious families
  • Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

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