Homewood Mountain Resort vs Northstar California
Homewood Mountain Resort (California) and Northstar California (California) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.
| Stat | Homewood Mountain Resort | Northstar California |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical drop | 1,640 ft (500 m) | 2,280 ft (695 m) |
| Summit elevation | 7,884 ft | 8,609 ft |
| Base elevation | 6,243 ft | 6,329 ft |
| Lifts | 7 | 20 |
| Runs | 70 | 100 |
| Beginner terrain | 11% | 13% |
| Intermediate terrain | 53% | 60% |
| Expert terrain | 36% | 27% |
| Night skiing | No | No |
Northstar California has the bigger vertical (2,280 ft vs 1,640 ft); Northstar California has more runs (100 vs 70); Homewood Mountain Resort skews more expert (36% expert terrain).
Which pass covers them?
| Resort | Pass coverage (2026-27) |
|---|---|
| Homewood Mountain Resort | Not on a major pass; lift tickets only |
| Northstar California | Epic Pass: unlimited days |
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