Resort Comparison

Alpental vs High Wallowas

The Verdict

Alpental leads with 5 wins

Best for Families

High Wallowas

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall

Alpental

301.2" average · Reliably deep

Best Terrain

Alpental

Impressive mountain

Best Value

Alpental

$0 day pass

Easiest Access

Alpental

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe

Alpental

Pleasant base area

Alpental

Washington, United States

High Wallowas

Oregon, United States

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

—

Beginner Terrain

5.0

6.5

—

Walkability

5.0

—

Village Vibe

5.0

—

Mountain

Vertical

2,288'

1,640'

—

Skiable Area

0 ac

—

Green Runs

25%

—

Trails

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

SEA

PDX

—

Drive Time

—

Road Ease

5.0

—

Cost

Passes

None

—

Day Pass

—

Cost Tier

Moderate

—

Village

Dining

Limited

—

Grocery

—

Spa

—

Pool

—

Alpental

Washington, United States

Family

Ski School Age—

Full-Day ProgramNo

Beginner Terrain

5.0

Walkability

5.0

Village Vibe

5.0

Mountain

Vertical2,288'

Skiable Area—

Green Runs3%

Trails32

Getting There

AirportSEA

Drive Time2h

Road Ease

5.0

Cost

Day Pass—

Cost TierModerate

High Wallowas

Oregon, United States

Family

Ski School Age—

Full-Day ProgramNo

Beginner Terrain

6.5

Walkability

5.0

Village Vibe

5.0

Mountain

Vertical1,640'

Skiable Area—

Green Runs25%

Trails10

Getting There

AirportPDX

Drive Time2h

Road Ease

5.0

Cost

Day Pass—

Cost TierModerate

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Alpental

301.2"

avg season

2024-25 season

256.1" total

85%

High Wallowas

127.1"

avg season

2024-25 season

134.7" total

106%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

301"151"0"

Alpental

High Wallowas

Key Insights

High Wallowas excels for families prioritizing family features.

Key Differences

High Wallowas's beginner terrain score (6.5) exceeds Alpental's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Alpental offers more terrain variety (0 acres vs 0 acres)
Alpental has greater vertical drop (2,288' vs 1,640'), offering longer runs
High Wallowas has more beginner/intermediate terrain (65% green and blue), while Alpental skews more advanced (75% black and double black)

Best For

Alpental

Budget-conscious families
Expert skiers (75% advanced terrain)

High Wallowas

Families with first-time skiers (good beginner terrain)
Budget-conscious families

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Resort Comparison

Alpental vs High Wallowas

The Verdict

Alpental leads with 5 wins

Best for Families

High Wallowas

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall

Alpental

301.2" average · Reliably deep

Best Terrain

Alpental

Impressive mountain

Best Value

Alpental

$0 day pass

Easiest Access

Alpental

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe

Alpental

Pleasant base area

Alpental

Washington, United States

High Wallowas

Oregon, United States

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

—

Beginner Terrain

5.0

6.5

—

Walkability

5.0

—

Village Vibe

5.0

—

Mountain

Vertical

2,288'

1,640'

—

Skiable Area

0 ac

—

Green Runs

25%

—

Trails

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

SEA

PDX

—

Drive Time

—

Road Ease

5.0

—

Cost

Passes

None

—

Day Pass

—

Cost Tier

Moderate

—

Village

Dining

Limited

—

Grocery

—

Spa

—

Pool

—

Alpental

Washington, United States

Family

Ski School Age—

Full-Day ProgramNo

Beginner Terrain

5.0

Walkability

5.0

Village Vibe

5.0

Mountain

Vertical2,288'

Skiable Area—

Green Runs3%

Trails32

Getting There

AirportSEA

Drive Time2h

Road Ease

5.0

Cost

Day Pass—

Cost TierModerate

High Wallowas

Oregon, United States

Family

Ski School Age—

Full-Day ProgramNo

Beginner Terrain

6.5

Walkability

5.0

Village Vibe

5.0

Mountain

Vertical1,640'

Skiable Area—

Green Runs25%

Trails10

Getting There

AirportPDX

Drive Time2h

Road Ease

5.0

Cost

Day Pass—

Cost TierModerate

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Alpental

301.2"

avg season

2024-25 season

256.1" total

85%

High Wallowas

127.1"

avg season

2024-25 season

134.7" total

106%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

301"151"0"

Alpental

High Wallowas

Key Insights

High Wallowas excels for families prioritizing family features.

Key Differences

High Wallowas's beginner terrain score (6.5) exceeds Alpental's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Alpental offers more terrain variety (0 acres vs 0 acres)
Alpental has greater vertical drop (2,288' vs 1,640'), offering longer runs
High Wallowas has more beginner/intermediate terrain (65% green and blue), while Alpental skews more advanced (75% black and double black)