Boreal Mountain Resort vs Rim Nordic Ski Area

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

StatBoreal Mountain ResortRim Nordic Ski Area
Vertical drop531 ft (162 m)1,109 ft (338 m)
Summit elevation7,700 ft7,835 ft
Base elevation7,169 ft6,726 ft
Lifts713
Runs7642
Beginner terrain29%28%
Intermediate terrain37%41%
Expert terrain34%31%
Night skiingYesNo

Rim Nordic Ski Area has the bigger vertical (1,109 ft vs 531 ft); Boreal Mountain Resort has more runs (76 vs 42); 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
Rim Nordic Ski AreaNot 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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