Resort Comparison

Stevens Pass vs Willamette Pass

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

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

7.0

5.0

—

Walkability

5.5

5.0

—

Village Vibe

5.0

—

Mountain

Vertical

1,800'

1,592'

—

Skiable Area

1,125 ac

0 ac

—

Green Runs

11%

20%

—

Trails

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

SEA

PDX

—

Drive Time

1.7h

—

Road Ease

5.5

5.0

—

Cost

Passes

Epic

None

—

Day Pass

$139

—

Cost Tier

Moderate

—

Village

Dining

Limited

—

Grocery

—

Spa

—

Pool

—

Stevens Pass

Washington, USA

$$Epic

Family

Ski School Age4+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

7.0

Walkability

5.5

Village Vibe

5.0

Mountain

Vertical1,800'

Skiable Area1,125 ac

Green Runs11%

Trails52

Getting There

AirportSEA

Drive Time1.7h

Road Ease

5.5

Cost

Day Pass$139

Cost TierModerate

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

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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Resort Comparison

Stevens Pass vs Willamette Pass

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

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

7.0

5.0

—

Walkability

5.5

5.0

—

Village Vibe

5.0

—

Mountain

Vertical

1,800'

1,592'

—

Skiable Area

1,125 ac

0 ac

—

Green Runs

11%

20%

—

Trails

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

SEA

PDX

—

Drive Time

1.7h

—

Road Ease

5.5

5.0

—

Cost

Passes

Epic

None

—

Day Pass

$139

—

Cost Tier

Moderate

—

Village

Dining

Limited

—

Grocery

—

Spa

—

Pool

—

Stevens Pass

Washington, USA

$$Epic

Family

Ski School Age4+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

7.0

Walkability

5.5

Village Vibe

5.0

Mountain

Vertical1,800'

Skiable Area1,125 ac

Green Runs11%

Trails52

Getting There

AirportSEA

Drive Time1.7h

Road Ease

5.5

Cost

Day Pass$139

Cost TierModerate

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

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)