Mount Shasta Ski Park vs Sierra-at-Tahoe

Mount Shasta Ski Park (California) and Sierra-at-Tahoe (California) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatMount Shasta Ski ParkSierra-at-Tahoe
Vertical drop2,070 ft (631 m)2,175 ft (663 m)
Summit elevation7,539 ft8,835 ft
Base elevation5,466 ft6,660 ft
Lifts613
Runs3641
Beginner terrain25%41%
Intermediate terrain33%41%
Expert terrain42%18%
Night skiingYesNo

Sierra-at-Tahoe has the bigger vertical (2,175 ft vs 2,070 ft); Sierra-at-Tahoe has more runs (41 vs 36); Mount Shasta Ski Park skews more expert (42% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Mount Shasta Ski ParkIndy Pass: 2 days
Sierra-at-TahoeIkon Pass: 7 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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