Skiing near Portland · Pacific Northwest

Best Ski Resorts Near Portland This Weekend

Portland sits right at the base of Mt. Hood, which means world-class skiing starts less than an hour away. Mt. Hood Meadows, Timberline, and Skibowl offer genuinely different experiences all on the same mountain. When you want more variety, central Oregon mountains are a few hours east.

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Sorted by what matters, not just distance.

Closest serious mountain

Mt. Hood Skibowl

The best all-around option at 1h 32m from Portland, balancing terrain, snow, and drive time.

OR · 1h 32m · $55 · Independent

Best snowfall

Mt. Hood Meadows

439" average annual snowfall: the highest of any resort near Portland.

OR · 1h 41m · $125 · Indy Pass

Best value

Cooper Spur

$45 day ticket, one of the most affordable days on snow within reach of Portland.

OR · 1h 42m · $45 · Indy Pass

Best for beginners

Cooper Spur

The most beginner-friendly terrain layout within driving distance of Portland.

OR · 1h 42m · $45 · Indy Pass

Getting there from Portland: US-26 east to Mt. Hood is straightforward but can get congested on weekend mornings. Check ODOT for road conditions. The highway closes during severe weather. Timberline is open year-round including summer skiing on Palmer Snowfield.

Under 2 hours from Portland

Quick day trips: you can be on the slopes by morning and home for dinner.

Mt. Hood Skibowl
OR · 1h 32m drive · 1,500 ft · $55
Independent 350" avg snow
Timberline Lodge
OR · 1h 38m drive · 2,000 ft · $75
Independent 400" avg snow
Mt. Hood Meadows
OR · 1h 41m drive · 2,777 ft · $125
Indy Pass 439" avg snow Expert terrain
Cooper Spur
OR · 1h 42m drive · 431 ft · $45
Indy Pass 250" avg snow Beginner friendly

2–3 hours from Portland

Worth a dedicated day. Leave early, get full laps in, head back the same night.

Hoodoo
OR · 2h 42m drive · 1,035 ft · $60
Indy Pass 350" avg snow

3–4 hours from Portland

Weekend territory: better as a two-day trip to make the drive worthwhile.

White Pass
WA · 3h 5m drive · 2,000 ft · $88
Indy Pass 400" avg snow
Crystal Mountain
WA · 3h 29m drive · 2,602 ft · $155
Ikon Pass 348" avg snow
Mt. Bachelor
OR · 3h 33m drive · 3,365 ft · $125
Ikon Pass 387" avg snow Expert terrain

4–6 hours from Portland

Destination trips only. Plan a long weekend. These mountains earn the drive.

Willamette Pass
OR · 4h 6m drive · 1,563 ft · $69
Independent 365" avg snow
The Summit at Snoqualmie
WA · 4h 23m drive · 2,280 ft · $90
Ikon Pass 428" avg snow
Mission Ridge
WA · 4h 56m drive · 2,250 ft · $79
Indy Pass 200" avg snow Expert terrain
Stevens Pass
WA · 5h 9m drive · 1,784 ft · $155
Epic Pass 460" avg snow Expert terrain
Hurricane Ridge
WA · 5h 13m drive · 574 ft · $50
Indy Pass 400" avg snow Beginner friendly

Pass access near Portland

Which passes work within driving distance.

Epic Pass
1 resort within 6 hours
Stevens Pass
Ikon Pass
3 resorts within 6 hours
Crystal Mountain, Mt. Bachelor, The Summit at Snoqualmie
Indy Pass
6 resorts within 6 hours
Mt. Hood Meadows, Cooper Spur, Hoodoo, White Pass, Mission Ridge and 1 more
Independent
3 resorts within 6 hours
Mt. Hood Skibowl, Timberline Lodge, Willamette Pass

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