Alpine Meadows vs Bear Valley Mountain Resort

Alpine Meadows (California) and Bear Valley Mountain Resort (California) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatAlpine MeadowsBear Valley Mountain Resort
Vertical drop1,637 ft (499 m)1,900 ft (579 m)
Summit elevation8,494 ft8,501 ft
Base elevation6,857 ft6,601 ft
Lifts1410
Runs9375
Beginner terrain5%25%
Intermediate terrain60%40%
Expert terrain35%35%
Night skiing-No

Bear Valley Mountain Resort has the bigger vertical (1,900 ft vs 1,637 ft); Alpine Meadows has more runs (93 vs 75).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Alpine MeadowsIkon Pass: 7 days
Bear Valley Mountain ResortIndy Pass: 2 days

No single pass covers both, so skiing both means separate passes or lift tickets. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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