A family ski trip from Portland does not have to break the bank. These 19 budget and moderate-tier resorts within a 4-hour drive deliver genuine family skiing at a fraction of luxury prices. Each has a family score of 5.5 or higher, so you are not sacrificing quality for cost.
Top Budget Resorts (19)
Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort
Oregon, USA
$0 adult day pass, 216 miles from the airport.
$0
day pass
216 mi
Hoodoo Ski Area
Oregon, USA
$0 adult day pass, only 89 miles out.
$0
day pass
89 mi
Badger Mountain Ski Area
Washington, USA
$0 adult day pass, 182 miles from the airport.
$0
day pass
182 mi
Leavenworth Ski Hill
Washington, USA
$0 adult day pass, 167 miles from the airport.
$0
day pass
167 mi
Loup Loup Ski Bowl
Washington, USA
$0 adult day pass, 231 miles from the airport.
$0
day pass
231 mi
Meany Lodge
Washington, USA
$0 adult day pass, 132 miles from the airport.
$0
day pass
132 mi
Sahalie Ski Club
Washington, USA
$0 adult day pass, 139 miles from the airport.
$0
day pass
139 mi
Stevens Pass Ski Area
Washington, USA
$0 adult day pass, 165 miles from the airport.
$0
day pass
165 mi
Summit at Snoqualmie
Washington, USA
$0 adult day pass, 138 miles from the airport.
$0
day pass
138 mi
White Pass Ski Area
Washington, USA
$0 adult day pass, only 93 miles out.
$0
day pass
93 mi
Anthony Lakes
Oregon, USA
$49 adult day pass, 217 miles from the airport, true budget option.
$49
day pass
217 mi
White Pass
Washington, USA
$69 adult day pass, only 93 miles out.
$69
day pass
93 mi
Mt Hood Skibowl
Oregon, USA
$69 adult day pass, only 45 miles out.
$69
day pass
45 mi
Timberline Lodge
Oregon, USA
$99 adult day pass, only 46 miles out, strong family scores.
$99
day pass
46 mi
Snoqualmie
Washington, USAIkon
$99 adult day pass, 138 miles from the airport.
$99
day pass
138 mi
Stevens Pass
Washington, USAEpic
$139 adult day pass, 165 miles from the airport.
$139
day pass
165 mi
Mt Hood Meadows
Oregon, USAIkon
$139 adult day pass, only 49 miles out.
$139
day pass
49 mi
Crystal Mountain
Washington, USAIkon
$149 adult day pass, only 106 miles out.
$149
day pass
106 mi
Mt Bachelor
Oregon, USAIkon
$169 adult day pass, only 120 miles out.
$169
day pass
120 mi
Quick Comparison
| Resort | Distance | day pass | Beginner | Walkability | Day Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort | 216 mi | $0 | 6.5 | 5.0 | $0 |
| Hoodoo Ski Area | 89 mi | $0 | 6.5 | 5.0 | $0 |
| Badger Mountain Ski Area | 182 mi | $0 | 6.5 | 5.0 | $0 |
| Leavenworth Ski Hill | 167 mi | $0 | 6.5 | 5.0 | $0 |
| Loup Loup Ski Bowl | 231 mi | $0 | 6.5 | 5.0 | $0 |
| Meany Lodge | 132 mi | $0 | 6.5 | 5.0 | $0 |
| Sahalie Ski Club | 139 mi | $0 | 6.5 | 5.0 | $0 |
| Stevens Pass Ski Area | 165 mi | $0 | 6.5 | 5.0 | $0 |
| Summit at Snoqualmie | 138 mi | $0 | 6.5 | 5.0 | $0 |
| White Pass Ski Area | 93 mi | $0 | 6.5 | 5.0 | $0 |
| Anthony Lakes | 217 mi | $49 | 7.0 | 6.0 | $49 |
| White Pass | 93 mi | $69 | 7.5 | 6.5 | $69 |
| Mt Hood Skibowl | 45 mi | $69 | 7.0 | 7.0 | $69 |
| Timberline Lodge | 46 mi | $99 | 7.0 | 8.0 | $99 |
| Snoqualmie | 138 mi | $99 | 8.0 | 6.5 | $99 |
| Stevens Pass | 165 mi | $139 | 7.0 | 5.5 | $139 |
| Mt Hood Meadows | 49 mi | $139 | 7.5 | 6.5 | $139 |
| Crystal Mountain | 106 mi | $149 | 6.5 | 6.0 | $149 |
| Mt Bachelor | 120 mi | $169 | 7.5 | 5.0 | $169 |