Resort Comparison

Mammoth Mountain vs Stevens Pass

Mammoth Mountain excels for families prioritizing family features.

The Verdict

Mammoth Mountain leads with 3 wins

Best for Families

Mammoth Mountain

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall

326.9" average · Reliably deep

Best Terrain

Mammoth Mountain

3,100' of vertical

Best Value

Moderate pricing

Easiest Access

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe

Mammoth Mountain

Pleasant base area

Mammoth Mountain

California, United States

$$Ikon

Washington, USA

$$Epic

Family

Ski School Age

4+

4+

Full-Day Program

Beginner Terrain

7.0

7.0

Walkability

6.0

5.5

Village Vibe

6.5

5.0

Mountain

Vertical

3,100'

1,800'

Skiable Area

3,500 ac

1,125 ac

Green Runs

25%

11%

Trails

175

52

Lifts

28

10

Getting There

Airport

SFO

SEA

Drive Time

5h

1.7h

Road Ease

4.0

5.5

Cost

Passes

Ikon

Epic

Day Pass

$200

$139

Cost Tier

Moderate

Moderate

Village

Dining

Good

Limited

Grocery

Spa

Pool

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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Mammoth Mountain

259.4"

avg season

2024-25 season

203.3" total

78%

Stevens Pass

326.9"

avg season

2024-25 season

271.7" total

83%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

327"163"0"

Mammoth Mountain

Stevens Pass

Key Insights

Mammoth Mountain excels for families prioritizing family features.

Key Differences

Mammoth Mountain's family village atmosphere score (6.5) exceeds Stevens Pass's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
Mammoth Mountain offers more terrain variety (3,500 acres vs 1,125 acres)
Mammoth Mountain has greater vertical drop (3,100' vs 1,800'), offering longer runs

Best For

Mammoth Mountain

Families wanting a charming, kid-friendly atmosphere
Advanced skiers seeking terrain variety (3,500 acres)
Parents with young children (ski school from age 4)

Stevens Pass

Parents with young children (ski school from age 4)
Budget-conscious families
Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

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Guides

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