Sierra-at-Tahoe vs Snow Valley Mountain Resort

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

StatSierra-at-TahoeSnow Valley Mountain Resort
Vertical drop2,175 ft (663 m)1,109 ft (338 m)
Summit elevation8,835 ft7,835 ft
Base elevation6,660 ft6,726 ft
Lifts1313
Runs4142
Beginner terrain41%28%
Intermediate terrain41%41%
Expert terrain18%31%
Night skiingNo-

Sierra-at-Tahoe has the bigger vertical (2,175 ft vs 1,109 ft); Snow Valley Mountain Resort has more runs (42 vs 41); Snow Valley Mountain Resort skews more expert (31% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Sierra-at-TahoeIkon Pass: 7 days
Snow Valley Mountain ResortIkon Pass: 7 days

One pass covers both: Ikon Pass. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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