Skiing near Portland · Pacific Northwest

Best Ski Resorts Near Portland

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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Static guides from terrain and typical-season data, each scoped to a real drive-time band.

Closest serious mountain

Mt. Hood Skibowl

Closest serious mountain within 6 hours of Portland: 1h 12m away, 1,500 ft vertical.

OR · 1h 12m · $55 · Independent

Most snow within 6 hours

Mt. Baker Ski Area

641" typical annual snowfall: the most of any resort within 6 hours of Portland.

WA · 5h 35m · $79 · Independent

Best value under 3 hours

Cooper Spur

$45 day ticket: the lowest price under 3 hours from Portland.

OR · 2h 4m · $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 12m drive · 1,500 ft · $55

Independent 350" avg snow

Timberline Lodge

OR · 1h 22m drive · 2,000 ft · $75

Independent 400" avg snow

Mt. Hood Meadows

OR · 1h 31m drive · 2,777 ft · $125

Indy Pass 439" avg snow Expert terrain

2-3 hours from Portland

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

Cooper Spur

OR · 2h 4m drive · 431 ft · $45

Indy Pass 250" avg snow Beginner friendly

Hoodoo

OR · 2h 32m drive · 1,035 ft · $60

Indy Pass 350" avg snow

White Pass

WA · 2h 57m drive · 2,000 ft · $88

Indy Pass 400" avg snow

3-4 hours from Portland

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

Willamette Pass

OR · 3h 19m drive · 1,563 ft · $69

Independent 365" avg snow

The Summit at Snoqualmie

WA · 3h 32m drive · 2,280 ft · $90

Ikon Pass 428" avg snow

Crystal Mountain

WA · 3h 34m drive · 2,602 ft · $155

Ikon Pass 348" avg snow

Mt. Bachelor

OR · 3h 49m 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.

Stevens Pass

WA · 4h 25m drive · 1,784 ft · $155

Epic Pass 460" avg snow Expert terrain

Hurricane Ridge

WA · 4h 48m drive · 574 ft · $50

Indy Pass 400" avg snow Beginner friendly

Leavenworth Ski Hill

WA · 4h 51m drive · 284 ft · $38

Indy Pass Beginner friendly

Anthony Lakes

OR · 5h 4m drive · 900 ft · $40

Independent 300" avg snow

Mission Ridge

WA · 5h 22m drive · 2,250 ft · $79

Indy Pass 200" avg snow Expert terrain

Ski Bluewood

WA · 5h 28m drive · 1,125 ft · $60

Indy Pass 300" avg snow

Mt. Baker Ski Area

WA · 5h 35m drive · 1,500 ft · $79

Independent 641" avg snow

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

The Summit at Snoqualmie, Crystal Mountain, Mt. Bachelor

Indy Pass

8 resorts within 6 hours

Mt. Hood Meadows, Cooper Spur, Hoodoo, White Pass, Hurricane Ridge and 3 more

Independent

5 resorts within 6 hours

Mt. Hood Skibowl, Timberline Lodge, Willamette Pass, Anthony Lakes, Mt. Baker Ski Area

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