Mount Hood Meadows

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Jack Lee
Pros
  • Great intermediate terrain
  • Sunny, wind-protected skiing
  • Excellent grooming
Cons
  • Can be crowded, especially on weekends

Overall

3.9

The largest resort in the Mt Hood National Park, Mt Hood Meadows also has the fastest lifts and best terrain around. Given its pros, the ski resort is rather popular and sees quite the crowds especially during holidays, it's also the most expensive resort here at Mt Hood. Nonetheless, it's one of the top resorts around.

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Mount Hood Meadows Reviews

Very Good 4.1 / 5
based on 23 reviews

How well the resort caters for beginner skiers / boarders

Beginners

How well the resort caters for intermediate skiers / boarders?

Intermediates

How well the resort caters for advanced skiers / boarders

Advanced

How accessible and convenient it is to get to this resort from a major destination

Accessibility

Quality of the off-piste terrain

Side/Backcountry

Overall value for money of the resort

Value for money

Quality of lifts, lift speed and lift layout in the resort

Lifts

Quantity and quality of the snow

Snow

How uncrowded is the resort

Uncrowded

Après ski and dining options

Town

Services and facilities e.g. child care, tubing, health care, equipment hire

Facilities

How family friendly is this resort?

Family Friendliness
Very Good!4.2 / 5Nov 20, 2018
Mount Hood Meadows ReviewsKyle K.
advanced snowboarder
A good mix of terrain for all skill levels with some long flowy runs. My favorite is on a sunny day here as the views can be something else and then I'll finish the day off with a cold one at the lodge.... More
Average!3 / 5Nov 14, 2018
CPChristopher P.
expert skier
Great commuter resort but not a good candidate for a destination resort unless you are visiting during midweek or in the off season. The crowds here on weekends are brutal, however if all the lifts are open the lines are typically reasonable. Good range of intermediate to advanced runs. Heather canyon provides the best terrain on Mt. Hood, and I... More
Good!3.8 / 5May 01, 2018
Mount Hood Meadows ReviewsMatthew H.
expert snowboarder
Meadows has great terrain but expect to race everyone from Portland and Vancouver to get there on time to fit into their parking lots. It gets crazy busy and you gotta be on it to get it.... More
Fabulous!4.2 / 5Nov 25, 2017
GALGreg A L.
expert skier
Meadows has the best terrain of any ski area in the Portland, OR, area, and is a short drive from the city. On a good year they get a lot of snow although, in keeping with the PNW, it does tend to be a bit wet and heavy. Can get crowded on weekends, but mid-week and in the middle of a snowstorm the crowds thin out quite a bit.... More
Good!3.8 / 5Nov 24, 2017
DJDaniel J.
expert snowboarder
Shredows! Best mountain in the Hood area by far. Has all the terrain you could want and still has fun parks. Not as well known as Timberline but worth the extra 20-30 drive from Portland. Do it, I promise you will be more stoked. ... More
Superb!4.9 / 5Nov 21, 2017
FMForrest M.
intermediate skier
Premier ski resort located in a very beautiful place. Easily accessible from the metro areas and not over crowded. Oregon's tallest peak and with a wonderful snow-pack. Great backcountry and park options. Mt. Hood Meadows raises the bar.... More
Fabulous!4.5 / 5Nov 17, 2017
MDMichael D.
advanced snowboarder
Great family friendly resort and great lift ticket prices compared to other resorts I've been to! The terrain is awesome. The only downfall is the resort could use an upgrade. ... More
Very Good!3.9 / 5Nov 10, 2017
KKKarl K.
advanced snowboarder
Great all around terrain for all levels. Lots of fun hidden side country. Plus great steeps in Heather's and Clark's Canyon. My favorite of the Mt. Hood resorts. When the snow is good and all the lifts are running Meadows is one of the best resorts around. But it can fall victim to freeze-thaw conditions or what we call in the PNW "cascade... More
Very Good!4.1 / 5Nov 08, 2017
RRyan
advanced snowboarder
Grew up knowing meadows was the best resort on Mt Hood. From learning to turn and stop on buttercup to year's later exploring hard carves and steeps through Heather canyon, meadows is this Portland locals favorite!... More
Average!3.2 / 5Nov 06, 2017
JNJesse N.
advanced skier
Greatest diversity of terrain and adventure parks on mount hood. Lines on main lifts can take a while but other sides of the resort are mischievous more smooth sailing. Definitely my favorite resort on the mighty Wy'east! ... More