The Ski Resort
The history of Willamette Pass Resort dates back to 1941 when it opened with a T-Bar and a few rope tows. During the years it has frequently improved and expanded. Today the resort offers 224 hectares of skiable terrain with 29 trails that are serviced by 6 lifts. At Williamette two terrain parks await you. They are located on By George and Timburr Glades and are both equipped with a variety of terrain park features including rails, boxes and jumps. Enter the parks and show your skills! However, Willamette Pass Resort has more to offer than just alpine skiing and snowboarding. In fact, Willamette Pass offers a bundle of great fun activities. The trails are lighted at night so you can keep skiing after sunset, the Nordic Center offers 20 km of groomed tracks for Nordic skiing and snowshoeing and last but not least a snowtubing hill isn´t missing, either. All this is new to you? At the Ski School professional instructors will help you to master the snow. Choose from a variety of programs and soon you´ll become a real snow enthusiast!
Interesting facts
- Willamette Pass is the the best rated ski resort in Oregon.
- The vertical drop from summit to base is 476 m. The average difference in altitude between base and summit of Ski Resorts in the USA is 375 m. The high point of the ski resort is located at an elevation of 2,037 m.
- Average snow depth during the season is 0 cm at summit elevation and 151 cm at base elevation. Snow coverage is usually best during January, offering an average snow depth of 0 cm at summit elevation and 179 cm at the base.