Granlibakken vs Mount Waterman

Granlibakken (California) and Mount Waterman (California) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatGranlibakkenMount Waterman
Vertical drop207 ft (63 m)1,001 ft (305 m)
Summit elevation6,555 ft7,956 ft
Base elevation6,348 ft6,959 ft
Lifts13
Runs120
Beginner terrain0%35%
Intermediate terrain100%30%
Expert terrain0%35%
Night skiing--

Mount Waterman has the bigger vertical (1,001 ft vs 207 ft); Mount Waterman has more runs (20 vs 1); Mount Waterman skews more expert (35% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
GranlibakkenNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Mount WatermanNot 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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