Resort Comparison

Alpental vs Hurricane Ridge

The Verdict

Alpental leads with 6 wins

Best for Families

Alpental

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

Hurricane Ridge

Washington, United States

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

—

Beginner Terrain

5.0

—

Walkability

5.0

—

Village Vibe

5.0

—

Mountain

Vertical

2,288'

604'

—

Skiable Area

0 ac

—

Green Runs

13%

—

Trails

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

SEA

—

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

Hurricane Ridge

Washington, United States

Family

Ski School Age—

Full-Day ProgramNo

Beginner Terrain

5.0

Walkability

5.0

Village Vibe

5.0

Mountain

Vertical604'

Skiable Area—

Green Runs13%

Trails8

Getting There

AirportSEA

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%

Hurricane Ridge

260.4"

avg season

2024-25 season

234.6" total

90%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

301"151"0"

Alpental

Hurricane Ridge

Key Insights

Hurricane Ridge excels for families prioritizing family features.

Key Differences

Alpental offers more terrain variety (0 acres vs 0 acres)
Alpental has greater vertical drop (2,288' vs 604'), offering longer runs
Hurricane Ridge has more beginner/intermediate terrain (75% green and blue), while Alpental skews more advanced (75% black and double black)

Best For

Alpental

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

Hurricane Ridge

Budget-conscious families

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Resort Comparison

Alpental vs Hurricane Ridge

The Verdict

Alpental leads with 6 wins

Best for Families

Alpental

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

Hurricane Ridge

Washington, United States

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

—

Beginner Terrain

5.0

—

Walkability

5.0

—

Village Vibe

5.0

—

Mountain

Vertical

2,288'

604'

—

Skiable Area

0 ac

—

Green Runs

13%

—

Trails

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

SEA

—

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

Hurricane Ridge

Washington, United States

Family

Ski School Age—

Full-Day ProgramNo

Beginner Terrain

5.0

Walkability

5.0

Village Vibe

5.0

Mountain

Vertical604'

Skiable Area—

Green Runs13%

Trails8

Getting There

AirportSEA

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%

Hurricane Ridge

260.4"

avg season

2024-25 season

234.6" total

90%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

301"151"0"

Alpental

Hurricane Ridge

Key Insights

Hurricane Ridge excels for families prioritizing family features.

Key Differences

Alpental offers more terrain variety (0 acres vs 0 acres)
Alpental has greater vertical drop (2,288' vs 604'), offering longer runs
Hurricane Ridge has more beginner/intermediate terrain (75% green and blue), while Alpental skews more advanced (75% black and double black)