Boreal Mountain Resort vs Sierra-at-Tahoe

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

StatBoreal Mountain ResortSierra-at-Tahoe
Vertical drop531 ft (162 m)2,175 ft (663 m)
Summit elevation7,700 ft8,835 ft
Base elevation7,169 ft6,660 ft
Lifts713
Runs7641
Beginner terrain29%41%
Intermediate terrain37%41%
Expert terrain34%18%
Night skiingYesNo

Sierra-at-Tahoe has the bigger vertical (2,175 ft vs 531 ft); Boreal Mountain Resort has more runs (76 vs 41); 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
Sierra-at-TahoeIkon Pass: 7 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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