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Stevens Pass vs Willamette Pass

Stevens Pass excels for families prioritizing family features.

The Verdict

Stevens Pass leads with 5 wins
Best for Families
Stevens Pass

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall
Stevens Pass

326.9" average · Reliably deep

Best Terrain
Stevens Pass

Impressive mountain

Best Value
Willamette Pass

$0 day pass

Easiest Access
Stevens Pass

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe
Stevens Pass

Pleasant base area

Stevens Pass
Washington, USA
$$Epic
Willamette Pass
Oregon, United States
$$

Family

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

Mountain

Vertical
1,800'
1,592'
Skiable Area
1,125 ac
0 ac
Green Runs
11%
20%
Trails
52
30
Lifts
10
6

Getting There

Airport
SEA
PDX
Drive Time
1.7h
2h
Road Ease
5.5
5.0

Cost

Passes
Epic
None
Day Pass
$139
$0
Cost Tier
Moderate
Moderate

Village

Dining
Limited
Limited
Grocery
Spa
Pool
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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Stevens Pass

326.9"

avg season

2024-25 season

271.7" total

83%

Willamette Pass

245.3"

avg season

2024-25 season

313.3" total

128%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
327"163"0"
Stevens Pass
Willamette Pass

Key Insights

Stevens Pass excels for families prioritizing family features.

Key Differences

  • Stevens Pass's beginner terrain score (7.0) exceeds Willamette Pass's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
  • Stevens Pass offers more terrain variety (1,125 acres vs 0 acres)

Best For

Stevens Pass

  • Families with first-time skiers (good beginner terrain)
  • Advanced skiers seeking terrain variety (1,125 acres)
  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 4)

Willamette Pass

  • 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