Mount Waterman vs Snow Valley Mountain Resort

Mount Waterman (California) and Snow Valley Mountain Resort (California) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatMount WatermanSnow Valley Mountain Resort
Vertical drop1,001 ft (305 m)1,109 ft (338 m)
Summit elevation7,956 ft7,835 ft
Base elevation6,959 ft6,726 ft
Lifts313
Runs2042
Beginner terrain35%28%
Intermediate terrain30%41%
Expert terrain35%31%
Night skiing--

Snow Valley Mountain Resort has the bigger vertical (1,109 ft vs 1,001 ft); Snow Valley Mountain Resort has more runs (42 vs 20); Mount Waterman skews more expert (35% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Mount WatermanNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Snow Valley Mountain ResortIkon 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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