Resort Comparison

Mt Hood Skibowl vs Stevens Pass

Mt Hood Skibowl excels for families prioritizing family features, while Stevens Pass offers more terrain for diverse skill levels. Mt Hood Skibowl's ski school starting at age 3 may be decisive for families with young children.

The Verdict

Mt Hood Skibowl leads with 4 wins

Best for Families

Mt Hood Skibowl

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

Stevens Pass

326.9" average · Reliably deep

Best Terrain

Stevens Pass

Impressive mountain

Best Value

Mt Hood Skibowl

$69 day pass

Easiest Access

Mt Hood Skibowl

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe

Mt Hood Skibowl

Pleasant base area

Mt Hood Skibowl

Oregon, USA

$$Independent

Stevens Pass

Washington, USA

$$Epic

Family

Ski School Age

Full-Day Program

Beginner Terrain

7.0

Walkability

7.0

5.5

Village Vibe

6.5

5.0

Mountain

Vertical

1,500'

1,800'

Skiable Area

960 ac

1,125 ac

Green Runs

20%

11%

Trails

Lifts

Getting There

Airport

PDX

SEA

Drive Time

1.2h

1.7h

Road Ease

7.0

5.5

Cost

Passes

Independent

Epic

Day Pass

$69

$139

Cost Tier

Moderate

Village

Dining

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%

Stevens Pass

326.9"

avg season

2024-25 season

271.7" total

83%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

327"163"0"

Mt Hood Skibowl

Stevens Pass

Key Insights

Key Differences

Mt Hood Skibowl's walkability score (7.0) exceeds Stevens Pass's (5.5), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
Mt Hood Skibowl's family village atmosphere score (6.5) exceeds Stevens Pass's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
Mt Hood Skibowl's ski school accepts children from age 3, while Stevens Pass starts at age 4

Best For

Mt Hood Skibowl

Those seeking a walkable village experience
Families wanting a charming, kid-friendly atmosphere
Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)

Stevens Pass

Budget-conscious families
Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

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The Verdict

Family

Mountain

Getting There

Cost

Village

Snowfall Comparison

Mt Hood Skibowl

Stevens Pass

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

Key Insights

Key Differences

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