Bear Valley Mountain Resort vs Tahoe Donner
Bear Valley Mountain Resort (California) and Tahoe Donner (California) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.
| Stat | Bear Valley Mountain Resort | Tahoe Donner |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical drop | 1,900 ft (579 m) | 489 ft (149 m) |
| Summit elevation | 8,501 ft | 7,280 ft |
| Base elevation | 6,601 ft | 6,791 ft |
| Lifts | 10 | 5 |
| Runs | 75 | 18 |
| Beginner terrain | 25% | 18% |
| Intermediate terrain | 40% | 65% |
| Expert terrain | 35% | 17% |
| Night skiing | No | - |
Bear Valley Mountain Resort has the bigger vertical (1,900 ft vs 489 ft); Bear Valley Mountain Resort has more runs (75 vs 18); Bear Valley Mountain Resort skews more expert (35% expert terrain).
Which pass covers them?
| Resort | Pass coverage (2026-27) |
|---|---|
| Bear Valley Mountain Resort | Indy Pass: 2 days |
| Tahoe Donner | Not 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 →
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