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Mt Hood Skibowl vs Snoqualmie

Snoqualmie excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain.

The Verdict

Snoqualmie leads with 4 wins
Best for Families
Snoqualmie

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall
Snoqualmie

301.2" average ยท Reliably deep

Best Terrain
Snoqualmie

Impressive mountain

Best Value
Mt Hood Skibowl

$69 day pass

Easiest Access
Snoqualmie

0.8h from SEA

Best Village Vibe
Mt Hood Skibowl

Pleasant base area

Mt Hood Skibowl
Oregon, USA
$$Independent
Snoqualmie
Washington, USA
$$Ikon

Family

Ski School Age
3+
3+
Full-Day Program
Beginner Terrain
7.0
8.0
Walkability
7.0
6.5
Village Vibe
6.5
6.0

Mountain

Vertical
1,500'
2,280'
Skiable Area
960 ac
1,967 ac
Green Runs
20%
25%
Trails
65
100
Lifts
9
26

Getting There

Airport
PDX
SEA
Drive Time
1.2h
0.8h
Road Ease
7.0
7.0

Cost

Passes
Independent
Ikon
Day Pass
$69
$99
Cost Tier
Moderate
Moderate

Village

Dining
Limited
Limited
Grocery
Spa
Pool
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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Mt Hood Skibowl

267.5"

avg season

2024-25 season

254" total

95%

Snoqualmie

301.2"

avg season

2024-25 season

256.1" total

85%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
301"151"0"
Mt Hood Skibowl
Snoqualmie

Key Insights

Snoqualmie excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain.

Key Differences

  • Snoqualmie's beginner terrain score (8.0) exceeds Mt Hood Skibowl's (7.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
  • Snoqualmie offers more terrain variety (1,967 acres vs 960 acres)
  • Snoqualmie has greater vertical drop (2,280' vs 1,500'), offering longer runs

Best For

Mt Hood Skibowl

  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
  • Budget-conscious families
  • Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

Snoqualmie

  • Advanced skiers seeking terrain variety (1,967 acres)
  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
  • Budget-conscious families

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Regions

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Best For

Best for Beginners
Most Walkable
Best for Toddlers

Guides

First Family Ski Trip Guide
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