Want to ski on a volcano? Mt. Hood, Oregon’s iconic peak, offers a rare chance to carve down a snow-covered stratovolcano while keeping your wallet intact. With three ski areas—Timberline Lodge, Mt. Hood Meadows, and Mt. Hood Skibowl—all within an hour and a half of Portland, this is one of the best zones in the West for high-quality skiing. Typically a very pricey day on the slopes, we will explain how to ski here on a budget.

Each resort has its own flavor. Timberline is home to North America's longest ski season (yes, you can ski into June). Meadows boasts a full-on alpine experience with big terrain and modern lifts. Skibowl? It’s scrappy, steeper than you'd expect, and famous for night skiing. The best part: With the right pass or some planning, you can ski all three without breaking the bank.

How Skiing Mt. Hood Can Be Affordable

There are multiple ways to ski Mt. Hood without burning through your savings. Between multi-resort passes and seasonal deals, here’s how to make it work:

1. The Loveland Season Pass: 6 Days at Mt. Hood Resorts

This underrated pass gives you:

• 3 days at Timberline Lodge

• 3 days at Mt. Hood Skibowl

That’s six total days of lift access—all included with the Loveland Season Pass. The catch? No Saturdays allowed. If your trip includes a weekend, we suggest skiing Mt. Hood Meadows on Saturday (not covered by the pass), and using your included days on Friday and Sunday. This combo is a great way to ski all three Mt. Hood resorts affordably.

2. The Indy Pass: 2 Days at Mt. Hood Meadows

Mt. Hood Meadows is a proud member of the Indy Pass network, which gives passholders 2 free days at the resort.

Want to make it a full ski weekend? Buy a day ticket to Timberline Lodge or the more budget-friendly Skibowl to round out your trip. This is a solid value for Indy Pass holders who want to experience Mt. Hood’s best terrain.

3. Spring Pass Deals: Unlimited Skiing for Under $250

If your schedule allows for spring skiing, Mt. Hood becomes one of the best bang-for-your-buck destinations in North America.

• Timberline and Mt. Hood Meadows both offer spring passes for under $250

• These typically go on sale in March

• Passes include unlimited skiing through the end of the season

• Timberline often stays open until June, offering insane late-season access

For spring break trips, college students, or those looking to extend their ski season, this is one of the most affordable ways to ski the West.

4. Affordable Lodging Options

SkiSaver curated the best affordable options at the bottom of the page.