Homewood Mountain Resort vs Palisades Tahoe

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

StatHomewood Mountain ResortPalisades Tahoe
Vertical drop1,640 ft (500 m)2,539 ft (774 m)
Summit elevation7,884 ft8,740 ft
Base elevation6,243 ft6,201 ft
Lifts731
Runs70109
Beginner terrain11%14%
Intermediate terrain53%42%
Expert terrain36%44%
Night skiingNoNo

Palisades Tahoe has the bigger vertical (2,539 ft vs 1,640 ft); Palisades Tahoe has more runs (109 vs 70); Palisades Tahoe skews more expert (44% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Homewood Mountain ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Palisades TahoeIkon Pass: unlimited 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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