Photo: Snowsnapper (public domain)About Willamette Pass
Willamette Pass is a ski resort in Oregon. It offers 1,563 feet of vertical drop, 555 skiable acres, with an average of about 430" of snow a year. Central Oregon resort about an hour from Eugene, with 555 lift-served acres, 1,563 feet of vertical and 430 inches of average annual snowfall.
Why Visit Willamette Pass?
- 29 runs with 1,562ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 430"
- 555 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 6 lifts including chairlift, surface
Where to Stay
Live prices for hotels, condos and homes near Willamette Pass, plus places we’ve researched.
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Mountain Statistics
6,801ft
Summit Elevation
2,073m
5,305ft
Base Elevation
1,617m
1,562ft
Vertical Drop
476m
555 acres
Skiable Area
224.6 ha
29
Total Runs
2.0mi
Longest Run
3.2km
6
Lifts
430"
Avg. Snowfall
1092cm annually
How Willamette Pass compares
Terrain Breakdown
20%
40%
25%
15%
●Beginner
20% of trails
■Intermediate
40% of trails
◆Advanced
25% of trails
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◆◆Expert
15% of trails
Trail Map
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Season & Operating Hours
Last season (2025–26)
Opening DayDecember 6, 2025
Closing DayApril 5, 2026
Status Closed for the season
This season’s dates are set by the resort — check its official site for opening day.
Getting to Willamette Pass
By Car
Willamette Pass is in Oregon, USA. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude43.5986
Longitude-122.0428
RegionOregon, USA
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Willamette Pass trip — for lodging, see Where to Stay above.
Nearby Resorts
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening and closing dates are set by the resort each season, so check its official site for this year's dates. Willamette Pass averages 430" of snowfall a year.
Willamette Pass rates 20% of its terrain as beginner, across 29 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Willamette Pass averages 430" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 6,801 ft.
Willamette Pass is located in Oregon, USA. Use the "Get Directions" button at the top of this page for turn-by-turn directions from where you are. GPS coordinates: 43.5986, -122.0428.
The Where to Stay section near the top of this page shows live prices for hotels, condos and vacation rentals around Willamette Pass, plus any places we've researched.
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