Willamette Pass

Willamette Pass serves Eugene and the upper Willamette Valley but also is attractive for traveling skiers because of the variety of lodges nearby. While everyone in the family will enjoy the terrain at Willamette, advanced skiers will pick eight black diamond runs. There's night skiing and a 1,563 vertical drop. Choose from 29 runs and terrain from beginner to expert, including Oregon’s only six-passenger chair and spring gondola skiing from the summit. This family-oriented Central Oregon resort includes an activity center for skiers with children.  More info:  Average annual snowfall: 430 inches  Base elevation: 5120 ft.  Vertical elevation: 1563 ft.  Longest Run: 2.1 miles  Ski Acres: 550 acres  Lifts: 7 (1 high speed, 4 triples, 1 double, 1 surface)  Trail Info: 21% beginner, 45% intermediate, 34% advanced  Nordic:  Ski School: Yes  Snowboarding Profile: Head for the backside of the mountain to find the snowboarders’ hangout. After cruising through the terrain park, most riders step out of their boards and trudge back up the Down Under run. Who needs the chairlift? *Image Courtesy of Willamette Pass