China Peak vs Homewood Mountain Resort

China Peak (California) and Homewood Mountain Resort (California) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatChina PeakHomewood Mountain Resort
Vertical drop1,598 ft (487 m)1,640 ft (500 m)
Summit elevation8,629 ft7,884 ft
Base elevation7,031 ft6,243 ft
Lifts117
Runs10570
Beginner terrain16%11%
Intermediate terrain60%53%
Expert terrain24%36%
Night skiingNoNo

Homewood Mountain Resort has the bigger vertical (1,640 ft vs 1,598 ft); China Peak has more runs (105 vs 70); Homewood Mountain Resort skews more expert (36% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
China PeakIndy Pass: 2 days
Homewood Mountain ResortNot 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 →

Stay near China Peak

Lodging near the base fills up first during peak weeks. Search stays near China Peak

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