Boreal Mountain Resort vs Mammoth Mountain Ski Area

Boreal Mountain Resort (California) and Mammoth Mountain Ski Area (California) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatBoreal Mountain ResortMammoth Mountain Ski Area
Vertical drop531 ft (162 m)2,963 ft (903 m)
Summit elevation7,700 ft11,024 ft
Base elevation7,169 ft8,061 ft
Lifts728
Runs76154
Beginner terrain29%22%
Intermediate terrain37%56%
Expert terrain34%22%
Night skiingYesNo

Mammoth Mountain Ski Area has the bigger vertical (2,963 ft vs 531 ft); Mammoth Mountain Ski Area has more runs (154 vs 76); Boreal Mountain Resort skews more expert (34% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Boreal Mountain ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Mammoth Mountain Ski AreaIkon Pass: unlimited days

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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