Snow Valley Mountain Resort vs Tahoe Donner
Snow Valley Mountain Resort (California) and Tahoe Donner (California) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.
| Stat | Snow Valley Mountain Resort | Tahoe Donner |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical drop | 1,109 ft (338 m) | 489 ft (149 m) |
| Summit elevation | 7,835 ft | 7,280 ft |
| Base elevation | 6,726 ft | 6,791 ft |
| Lifts | 13 | 5 |
| Runs | 42 | 18 |
| Beginner terrain | 28% | 18% |
| Intermediate terrain | 41% | 65% |
| Expert terrain | 31% | 17% |
| Night skiing | - | - |
Snow Valley Mountain Resort has the bigger vertical (1,109 ft vs 489 ft); Snow Valley Mountain Resort has more runs (42 vs 18); Snow Valley Mountain Resort skews more expert (31% expert terrain).
Which pass covers them?
| Resort | Pass coverage (2026-27) |
|---|---|
| Snow Valley Mountain Resort | Ikon Pass: 7 days |
| Tahoe Donner | Not on a major pass; lift tickets only |
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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