Alpine Meadows vs Sierra-at-Tahoe

Alpine Meadows (California) and Sierra-at-Tahoe (California) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatAlpine MeadowsSierra-at-Tahoe
Vertical drop1,637 ft (499 m)2,175 ft (663 m)
Summit elevation8,494 ft8,835 ft
Base elevation6,857 ft6,660 ft
Lifts1413
Runs9341
Beginner terrain5%41%
Intermediate terrain60%41%
Expert terrain35%18%
Night skiing-No

Sierra-at-Tahoe has the bigger vertical (2,175 ft vs 1,637 ft); Alpine Meadows has more runs (93 vs 41); Alpine Meadows skews more expert (35% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Alpine MeadowsIkon Pass: 7 days
Sierra-at-TahoeIkon Pass: 7 days

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

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