Resort Comparison

Anthony Lakes vs Willamette Pass

The Verdict

Anthony Lakes leads with 3 wins

Best for Families

Anthony Lakes

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall

Willamette Pass

245.3" average season

Best Terrain

Anthony Lakes

Impressive mountain

Best Value

Willamette Pass

$0 day pass

Easiest Access

Willamette Pass

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe

Anthony Lakes

Pleasant base area

Anthony Lakes

Oregon, USA

$Independent

Willamette Pass

Oregon, United States

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

7.0

5.0

—

Walkability

6.0

5.0

—

Village Vibe

5.5

5.0

—

Mountain

Vertical

900'

1,592'

—

Skiable Area

900 ac

0 ac

—

Green Runs

20%

—

Trails

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

BOI

PDX

—

Drive Time

—

Road Ease

5.5

5.0

—

Cost

Passes

Independent

None

—

Day Pass

$49

—

Cost Tier

Budget

Moderate

—

Village

Dining

Limited

—

Grocery

—

Spa

—

Pool

—

Anthony Lakes

Oregon, USA

$Independent

Family

Ski School Age4+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

7.0

Walkability

6.0

Village Vibe

5.5

Mountain

Vertical900'

Skiable Area900 ac

Green Runs20%

Trails21

Getting There

AirportBOI

Drive Time3h

Road Ease

5.5

Cost

Day Pass$49

Cost TierBudget

Willamette Pass

Oregon, United States

Family

Ski School Age—

Full-Day ProgramNo

Beginner Terrain

5.0

Walkability

5.0

Village Vibe

5.0

Mountain

Vertical1,592'

Skiable Area—

Green Runs20%

Trails30

Getting There

AirportPDX

Drive Time2h

Road Ease

5.0

Cost

Day Pass—

Cost TierModerate

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Anthony Lakes

136.9"

avg season

2024-25 season

149" total

109%

Willamette Pass

245.3"

avg season

2024-25 season

313.3" total

128%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

245"123"0"

Anthony Lakes

Willamette Pass

Key Insights

Anthony Lakes excels for families prioritizing family features. Anthony Lakes offers better value, while Willamette Pass caters to those seeking a premium experience.

Key Differences

Anthony Lakes's beginner terrain score (7.0) exceeds Willamette Pass's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Anthony Lakes's walkability score (6.0) exceeds Willamette Pass's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
Anthony Lakes offers more terrain variety (900 acres vs 0 acres)
Willamette Pass has greater vertical drop (1,592' vs 900'), offering longer runs
Anthony Lakes is budget-friendly while Willamette Pass falls in the moderately priced category

Best For

Anthony Lakes

Families with first-time skiers (good beginner terrain)
Advanced skiers seeking terrain variety (900 acres)
Parents with young children (ski school from age 4)

Willamette Pass

Budget-conscious families

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Resort Comparison

Anthony Lakes vs Willamette Pass

The Verdict

Anthony Lakes leads with 3 wins

Best for Families

Anthony Lakes

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall

Willamette Pass

245.3" average season

Best Terrain

Anthony Lakes

Impressive mountain

Best Value

Willamette Pass

$0 day pass

Easiest Access

Willamette Pass

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe

Anthony Lakes

Pleasant base area

Anthony Lakes

Oregon, USA

$Independent

Willamette Pass

Oregon, United States

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

7.0

5.0

—

Walkability

6.0

5.0

—

Village Vibe

5.5

5.0

—

Mountain

Vertical

900'

1,592'

—

Skiable Area

900 ac

0 ac

—

Green Runs

20%

—

Trails

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

BOI

PDX

—

Drive Time

—

Road Ease

5.5

5.0

—

Cost

Passes

Independent

None

—

Day Pass

$49

—

Cost Tier

Budget

Moderate

—

Village

Dining

Limited

—

Grocery

—

Spa

—

Pool

—

Anthony Lakes

Oregon, USA

$Independent

Family

Ski School Age4+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

7.0

Walkability

6.0

Village Vibe

5.5

Mountain

Vertical900'

Skiable Area900 ac

Green Runs20%

Trails21

Getting There

AirportBOI

Drive Time3h

Road Ease

5.5

Cost

Day Pass$49

Cost TierBudget

Willamette Pass

Oregon, United States

Family

Ski School Age—

Full-Day ProgramNo

Beginner Terrain

5.0

Walkability

5.0

Village Vibe

5.0

Mountain

Vertical1,592'

Skiable Area—

Green Runs20%

Trails30

Getting There

AirportPDX

Drive Time2h

Road Ease

5.0

Cost

Day Pass—

Cost TierModerate

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Anthony Lakes

136.9"

avg season

2024-25 season

149" total

109%

Willamette Pass

245.3"

avg season

2024-25 season

313.3" total

128%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

245"123"0"

Anthony Lakes

Willamette Pass

Key Insights

Anthony Lakes excels for families prioritizing family features. Anthony Lakes offers better value, while Willamette Pass caters to those seeking a premium experience.

Key Differences

Anthony Lakes's beginner terrain score (7.0) exceeds Willamette Pass's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Anthony Lakes's walkability score (6.0) exceeds Willamette Pass's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
Anthony Lakes offers more terrain variety (900 acres vs 0 acres)
Willamette Pass has greater vertical drop (1,592' vs 900'), offering longer runs
Anthony Lakes is budget-friendly while Willamette Pass falls in the moderately priced category