Alpine Meadows vs Homewood Mountain Resort
Alpine Meadows (California) and Homewood Mountain Resort (California) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.
| Stat | Alpine Meadows | Homewood Mountain Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical drop | 1,637 ft (499 m) | 1,640 ft (500 m) |
| Summit elevation | 8,494 ft | 7,884 ft |
| Base elevation | 6,857 ft | 6,243 ft |
| Lifts | 14 | 7 |
| Runs | 93 | 70 |
| Beginner terrain | 5% | 11% |
| Intermediate terrain | 60% | 53% |
| Expert terrain | 35% | 36% |
| Night skiing | - | No |
Homewood Mountain Resort has the bigger vertical (1,640 ft vs 1,637 ft); Alpine Meadows has more runs (93 vs 70); Homewood Mountain Resort skews more expert (36% expert terrain).
Which pass covers them?
| Resort | Pass coverage (2026-27) |
|---|---|
| Alpine Meadows | Ikon Pass: 7 days |
| Homewood Mountain Resort | Not on a major pass; lift tickets only |
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