Alpine Meadows vs Mount Baldy Ski Lifts

Alpine Meadows (California) and Mount Baldy Ski Lifts (California) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatAlpine MeadowsMount Baldy Ski Lifts
Vertical drop1,637 ft (499 m)2,087 ft (636 m)
Summit elevation8,494 ft8,566 ft
Base elevation6,857 ft6,476 ft
Lifts144
Runs9329
Beginner terrain5%15%
Intermediate terrain60%30%
Expert terrain35%55%
Night skiing-No

Mount Baldy Ski Lifts has the bigger vertical (2,087 ft vs 1,637 ft); Alpine Meadows has more runs (93 vs 29); Mount Baldy Ski Lifts skews more expert (55% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Alpine MeadowsIkon Pass: 7 days
Mount Baldy Ski LiftsNot on a major pass; lift tickets only

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

Stay near Alpine Meadows

Lodging near the base fills up first during peak weeks. Search stays near Alpine Meadows

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