Mount Waterman vs Sugar Bowl Ski Resort
Mount Waterman (California) and Sugar Bowl Ski Resort (California) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.
| Stat | Mount Waterman | Sugar Bowl Ski Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical drop | 1,001 ft (305 m) | 1,453 ft (443 m) |
| Summit elevation | 7,956 ft | 8,366 ft |
| Base elevation | 6,959 ft | 6,916 ft |
| Lifts | 3 | 12 |
| Runs | 20 | 87 |
| Beginner terrain | 35% | 20% |
| Intermediate terrain | 30% | 51% |
| Expert terrain | 35% | 29% |
| Night skiing | - | No |
Sugar Bowl Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (1,453 ft vs 1,001 ft); Sugar Bowl Ski Resort has more runs (87 vs 20); Mount Waterman skews more expert (35% expert terrain).
Which pass covers them?
| Resort | Pass coverage (2026-27) |
|---|---|
| Mount Waterman | Not on a major pass; lift tickets only |
| Sugar Bowl Ski Resort | Mountain Collective: 2 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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