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Homewood vs Mt. Baldy

Homewood excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain.

The Verdict

Homewood leads with 5 wins
Best for Families
Homewood

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall
Homewood

242.2" average season

Best Terrain
Homewood

Impressive mountain

Best Value
Mt. Baldy

$0 day pass

Easiest Access
Homewood

1h from RNO

Best Village Vibe
Homewood

Pleasant base area

Homewood
California, USA
$$Independent
Mt. Baldy
California, United States
$$

Family

Ski School Age
3+
-
Full-Day Program
-
Beginner Terrain
7.5
5.0
Walkability
6.0
5.0
Village Vibe
6.5
5.0

Mountain

Vertical
1,650'
2,074'
Skiable Area
1,260 ac
0 ac
Green Runs
15%
15%
Trails
64
27
Lifts
7
4

Getting There

Airport
RNO
LAX
Drive Time
1h
2h
Road Ease
6.0
5.0

Cost

Passes
Independent
None
Day Pass
$109
$0
Cost Tier
Moderate
Moderate

Village

Dining
Limited
Limited
Grocery
Spa
Pool
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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Homewood

242.2"

avg season

2024-25 season

205.4" total

85%

Mt. Baldy

56.3"

avg season

2024-25 season

24.2" total

43%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
242"121"0"
Homewood
Mt. Baldy

Key Insights

Homewood excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain.

Key Differences

  • Homewood's beginner terrain score (7.5) exceeds Mt. Baldy's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
  • Homewood's walkability score (6.0) exceeds Mt. Baldy's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
  • Homewood's family village atmosphere score (6.5) exceeds Mt. Baldy's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
  • Homewood offers more terrain variety (1,260 acres vs 0 acres)
  • Homewood has more beginner/intermediate terrain (65% green and blue), while Mt. Baldy skews more advanced (55% black and double black)

Best For

Homewood

  • Families with first-time skiers (good beginner terrain)
  • Families wanting a charming, kid-friendly atmosphere
  • Advanced skiers seeking terrain variety (1,260 acres)

Mt. Baldy

  • Budget-conscious families
  • Expert skiers (55% advanced terrain)

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Regions

Colorado
Utah
British Columbia

Best For

Best for Beginners
Most Walkable
Best for Toddlers

Guides

First Family Ski Trip Guide
Best Time to Go Skiing