Donner Ski Ranch vs Homewood Mountain Resort

Donner Ski Ranch (California) and Homewood Mountain Resort (California) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatDonner Ski RanchHomewood Mountain Resort
Vertical drop538 ft (164 m)1,640 ft (500 m)
Summit elevation7,310 ft7,884 ft
Base elevation6,772 ft6,243 ft
Lifts67
Runs1870
Beginner terrain53%11%
Intermediate terrain18%53%
Expert terrain29%36%
Night skiing-No

Homewood Mountain Resort has the bigger vertical (1,640 ft vs 538 ft); Homewood Mountain Resort has more runs (70 vs 18); Homewood Mountain Resort skews more expert (36% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Donner Ski RanchIndy 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 →

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