Coppervale Ski Area vs Mountain High

Coppervale Ski Area (California) and Mountain High (California) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatCoppervale Ski AreaMountain High
Vertical drop554 ft (169 m)1,594 ft (486 m)
Summit elevation5,820 ft8,182 ft
Base elevation5,262 ft6,588 ft
Lifts215
Runs543
Beginner terrain40%23%
Intermediate terrain40%33%
Expert terrain20%44%
Night skiing-Yes

Mountain High has the bigger vertical (1,594 ft vs 554 ft); Mountain High has more runs (43 vs 5); Mountain High skews more expert (44% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Coppervale Ski AreaNot 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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