Cooper Spur ski area vs Mount Hood Meadows

Cooper Spur ski area (Oregon) and Mount Hood Meadows (Oregon) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatCooper Spur ski areaMount Hood Meadows
Vertical drop292 ft (89 m)2,776 ft (846 m)
Summit elevation4,242 ft7,303 ft
Base elevation3,950 ft4,528 ft
Lifts111
Runs994
Beginner terrain22%13%
Intermediate terrain67%53%
Expert terrain11%34%
Night skiing-Yes

Mount Hood Meadows has the bigger vertical (2,776 ft vs 292 ft); Mount Hood Meadows has more runs (94 vs 9); Mount Hood Meadows skews more expert (34% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Cooper Spur ski areaIndy Pass: 2 days
Mount Hood MeadowsIndy Pass: 2 days

One pass covers both: Indy Pass. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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