What is the best skiing in California for 2026?

The best skiing in California for 2026 includes Heavenly, Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain. California has 20 ski resorts with 33,855 total skiable acres.

How many ski resorts are in California?

California has 20 ski resorts. 3 accept Epic Pass. 8 accept Ikon Pass.

What is the biggest ski resort in California?

Heavenly is the largest ski resort in California with 4,800 skiable acres and 3,500' of vertical drop.

Best Skiing in California 2026

The ultimate guide to 20 ski resorts for the 2025-2026 season

Ski Resorts

33,855

Total Skiable Acres

3,500'

Max Vertical Drop

Top 10 Ski Resorts in California for 2026

Here are the best ski resorts in California for the 2025-2026 ski season, ranked by terrain size and vertical drop.

#1

Heavenly

4,800 acres 3,500' vertical Epic Pass
#2

Palisades Tahoe

6,000 acres 2,850' vertical Ikon Pass
#3

Mammoth Mountain

3,500 acres 3,100' vertical Ikon Pass
#4

Northstar California

3,170 acres 2,280' vertical Epic Pass
#5

Sierra-at-Tahoe

2,000 acres 2,212' vertical Ikon Pass
#6

Kirkwood Mountain

2,300 acres 2,000' vertical Epic Pass
#7

Alpine Meadows

2,400 acres 1,802' vertical Ikon Pass
#8

June Mountain

500 acres 2,590' vertical Ikon Pass
#9

Bear Valley

1,680 acres 1,900' vertical Ikon Pass
#10

Mt. Baldy

800 acres 2,100' vertical

Ski Resort Map - California

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