Colorado and Utah may get the spotlight in terms of skiing and snowboarding, but Oregon holds its own in terms of winter recreation. Happily, the forecast this year looks promising for snow lovers, and now’s the time to reserve your ski passes... and nab early-bird specials on season tickets. Here are five of the best ski resorts in Oregon; reserve your tickets now before the flakes start falling!

1. Willamette Pass Resort

This long-standing favorite boasts 29 incredible slopes across 550 picture-perfect acres. Lessons are available for kids and first-timers, and 11 of the slopes here are rated "advanced," making this a perfect spot for skiers of all ages and abilities. Learn more and secure your passes for this year's season at the Willamette Pass Resort website.

2. Hoodoo Ski & Recreation

Hoodoo Ski & Recreation opened back in 1938, and is a longstanding favorite for winter recreation in the Beaver State. This ski resort near Sisters, Oregon, boasts a total of 34 runs, five lifts, and a popular tubing park throughout its 800 picture-perfect acres. Season and daily passes are both available here, each of which can easily be reserved online!

3. Mt. Hood Meadows

Set against the backdrop of majestic Mount Hood, the eponymous Mt. Hood Meadows is peak Oregon beauty. A favorite for PDX skiers and snowboarders since 1968, this ski resort spans 2,000 acres, and is one of the largest ski resorts in Oregon. Season passes and multiple visit passes are available online, and both options offer unrivaled value for winter recreation enthusiasts.

4. Mt. Bachelor

Mt. Hood doesn't get to have all the fun; Mt. Bachelor in Bend is the sixth-largest ski resort in the U.S. and a destination for skiers from across the continent! Mt. Bachelor's amazing peaks are picture-perfect, and avid skiers can purchase an unlimited season pass for an epic season of powder chasing. If you're interested in a single day pass, you'll save money by purchasing online, too! Visit the Mt. Bachelor website to scoop up your season passes.

5. Timberline Lodge

Timberline Lodge is perhaps the most iconic and well-known Oregon ski resort. In fact, with its picture-perfect perch on Mt. Hood, Timberline Lodge offers one of the most thrilling and unique alpine mountain experiences in the country, and attracts skiers from all over. The park offers myriad pass options for singles and families, beginners and advanced, the details of which are available through their website.

(Of course, if you want to skip ahead to the cozy apres ski at this incredibly cozy lodge, we fully support that, too!)

What are your favorite ski resorts in Oregon? Do you have a preferred spot to ski? We'd love to hear from you in the comments below; share your top picks for your fellow Beaver State cold-weather adventurers!

Want to enjoy the beautiful mountain views without stepping foot outdoors? Plan a trip to The Timberline Lodge; while well-known for its skiing, this Oregon resort offers world-class amenities and experiences of all varieties!