Boreal Mountain Resort vs Mountain High

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

StatBoreal Mountain ResortMountain High
Vertical drop531 ft (162 m)1,594 ft (486 m)
Summit elevation7,700 ft8,182 ft
Base elevation7,169 ft6,588 ft
Lifts715
Runs7643
Beginner terrain29%23%
Intermediate terrain37%33%
Expert terrain34%44%
Night skiingYesYes

Mountain High has the bigger vertical (1,594 ft vs 531 ft); Boreal Mountain Resort has more runs (76 vs 43); Mountain High skews more expert (44% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Boreal Mountain ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Mountain HighIndy Pass: 2 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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