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Mt. Hood Meadows OR

Mt. Hood Meadows is an Indy Pass ski area in Oregon: 85 trails, 2,777 ft vertical, 2,150 acres.

Base to summit 4,523 to 7,300 ft · 2,777 ft vertical

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439" Avg annual snow
85 Trails

Why skiers choose Mt. Hood Meadows

Editor's take

Meadows is Portland's serious ski day, which means timing matters.

By the WhereToSkiNext.com editorial desk Updated May 2026

Mt. Hood Meadows is the Oregon mountain a lot of Portland skiers are really talking about when they say they are going skiing. It has the terrain, the storm energy, and the access to make it the region's workhorse. It also has enough demand that the day can get crowded fast.

The mountain is at its best when the storm cycle and visibility cooperate. There is more variety than casual visitors may realize, and the place can feel much bigger than a simple day-trip hill. It is a legitimate mountain with a metro-area crowd problem, not a small local area that got popular.

The downside is the same as the value. Portland access brings Portland demand. Roads, parking, weather, and weekend timing all belong in the recommendation. Meadows is a great call when you plan around the rush.

If not Mt. Hood Meadows, then
Mt. Bachelor→
The bigger Oregon destination with Bend as the trip anchor.
Timberline Lodge→
The historic, scenic Mt. Hood alternative with a different pace and spring appeal.
How this review was put together

Mountain data comes from each resort's own operator materials. That covers trail counts, vertical drop, lift configurations, and ticket pricing. Pass affiliations track Epic, Ikon, and Indy Pass network listings. Historical snowfall averages combine OpenSnow archives, NOAA station data, and Open-Meteo's archive API.

Editorial takes draw on ski media coverage (SKI Magazine, Powder, Storm Skiing Journal, regional outlets including NewEnglandSkiIndustry.com and Unofficial Networks), aggregator comparisons (ZRankings, PeakRankings, OnTheSnow) for cross-reference, and skier forums and trip reports for crowd-pattern signal. Live crowd outlook on the main tool is generated by WhereToSkiNext's own pressure model, which is built specifically for the question of when a mountain is likely to feel busy rather than how busy it has been historically.

Where I have skied the mountain, that experience anchors the call. Where I have not, the take is synthesized from the sources above. No resort pays for ranking placement or editorial influence on WhereToSkiNext. Reviews are updated as conditions, ownership, or pass affiliations change.

Independent review. No resort paid for placement or editorial influence.

Vertical Drop
2,777 ft
Trails
85 runs
Lift-served acres
2,150 ac
Avg Annual Snow
439"
Day Ticket*
$125
Lifts
11

Mountain details

Pass Indy Pass
Base / Summit 4,523 / 7,300 ft
Longest Run 3 mi
Night Skiing No
Terrain Park Yes
Lift fleet 1 6-pack, 5 Detach Quad, 1 Fixed Quad, 3 Double, 1 Carpet
Resort website Visit official site

Terrain breakdown

Beginner
15%
Intermediate
50%
Advanced
35%
Snowmaking Yes
State Oregon

When Mt. Hood Meadows gets crowded

Our model predicts crowd pressure for a typical week here: who this mountain draws, how its lifts absorb a rush, and how each day loads it. It is a prediction, not a turnstile count. Snow in the forecast pushes any of these days up.

Midweek Moderate
Friday Moderate
Saturday Moderate
Sunday Moderate
Holiday weeks Busy

Lift lines are not the thing that will decide your day at Mt. Hood Meadows. Christmas and Presidents weeks are the only times it really fills in.

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Common questions about Mt. Hood Meadows

Is Mt. Hood Meadows on the Indy Pass?

Yes. Mt. Hood Meadows is an Indy Pass mountain. Pass holders can ski here as part of their pass benefits. Check the current pass terms for any blackout dates or restrictions.

How many trails does Mt. Hood Meadows have?

Mt. Hood Meadows has 85 trails covering 2,150 lift-served acres with 2,777 feet of vertical drop. The terrain breakdown is roughly 15% beginner, 50% intermediate, and 35% advanced or expert.

Is Mt. Hood Meadows good for beginners?

Mt. Hood Meadows is not an ideal mountain for beginners. Only about 15% of the terrain is beginner-rated, and the mountain skews toward more experienced skiers.

How much does a lift ticket cost at Mt. Hood Meadows?

Day ticket prices at Mt. Hood Meadows start at approximately $125, though window rates vary by date and demand. Indy Pass holders ski here as part of their pass.

What is the average annual snowfall at Mt. Hood Meadows?

Mt. Hood Meadows averages approximately 439 inches of snowfall per season. The mountain uses snowmaking to help hold coverage and extend the season. This is well above average and makes it a reliable snow destination.

When is the best time to ski Mt. Hood Meadows?

January through early March is typically peak season at Mt. Hood Meadows when snowpack is deepest and conditions are most consistent. December can be good if the season starts early. Midweek visits are almost always less crowded than weekends, especially when pass holders fill the mountain on Saturdays and holidays.

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*Day ticket prices are approximate and vary by date, demand, age, and promotions. Always confirm pricing directly with Mt. Hood Meadows before purchasing.