Willamette Pass is an Independent ski area in Oregon: 29 trails, 1,563 ft vertical, 555 acres.
Base to summit 5,100 to 6,666 ft · 1,563 ft vertical
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Why skiers choose Willamette Pass
Willamette Pass sits in Oregon with 1,563 ft of vertical drop, 29 trails, and 555 lift-served acres. Willamette Pass is well-suited to intermediate skiers, with 50% of trails in that range.
The mountain averages 365" of snowfall per season. Lift tickets start around $69; day-of pricing varies. Willamette Pass is an Independent mountain.
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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.
Saturdays stay manageable here, and midweek is properly quiet.
Get the crowd forecast for your exact ski dayWillamette Pass is an independent mountain and is not on the Epic Pass, Ikon Pass, or Indy Pass. Day tickets are available directly through the resort at approximately $69.
Willamette Pass has 29 trails covering 555 lift-served acres with 1,563 feet of vertical drop. The terrain breakdown is roughly 17% beginner, 50% intermediate, and 33% advanced or expert.
Willamette Pass is not an ideal mountain for beginners. Only about 17% of the terrain is beginner-rated, and the mountain skews toward more experienced skiers.
Day ticket prices at Willamette Pass start at approximately $69, though window rates vary by date and demand. Booking in advance is typically cheaper than buying at the window.
Willamette Pass averages approximately 365 inches of snowfall per season. This is well above average and makes it a reliable snow destination.
January through early March is typically peak season at Willamette Pass 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.
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*Day ticket prices are approximate and vary by date, demand, age, and promotions. Always confirm pricing directly with Willamette Pass before purchasing.