Alpine Meadows vs Snow Valley Mountain Resort

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

StatAlpine MeadowsSnow Valley Mountain Resort
Vertical drop1,637 ft (499 m)1,109 ft (338 m)
Summit elevation8,494 ft7,835 ft
Base elevation6,857 ft6,726 ft
Lifts1413
Runs9342
Beginner terrain5%28%
Intermediate terrain60%41%
Expert terrain35%31%
Night skiing--

Alpine Meadows has the bigger vertical (1,637 ft vs 1,109 ft); Alpine Meadows has more runs (93 vs 42); Alpine Meadows skews more expert (35% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Alpine MeadowsIkon Pass: 7 days
Snow Valley Mountain ResortIkon Pass: 7 days

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

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