When your group spans beginners to experts, you need a mountain with real terrain variety. These 9 large resorts near San Francisco have at least 15% green runs for learners, 25%+ black and double-black for thrill-seekers, and over 1,000 skiable acres so everyone can spread out. The whole family skis together — just on different runs.
Top Mixed-Ability Resorts (9)
Mammoth Mountain
California, USAIkon
183 miles from the airport, 25% green and 35% expert terrain, 3,500 skiable acres.
25%
terrain variety
183 mi
Palisades Tahoe
California, USAIkon
159 miles from the airport, 25% green and 30% expert terrain, 6,000 skiable acres.
25%
terrain variety
159 mi
Sierra-at-Tahoe
California, USAIkon
149 miles from the airport, 25% green and 25% expert terrain, 2,000 skiable acres.
25%
terrain variety
149 mi
Bear Valley
California, USAIkon
140 miles from the airport, 25% green and 35% expert terrain, 1,900 skiable acres.
25%
terrain variety
140 mi
China Peak
California, USA
179 miles from the airport, 25% green and 25% expert terrain, 1,679 skiable acres.
25%
terrain variety
179 mi
Heavenly Mountain Resort
California, USAEpic
160 miles from the airport, 20% green and 35% expert terrain, 4,800 skiable acres.
20%
terrain variety
160 mi
Mt Rose Ski Tahoe
Nevada, USAIkon
179 miles from the airport, 20% green and 50% expert terrain, 1,200 skiable acres.
20%
terrain variety
179 mi
Sugar Bowl Resort
California, USA
160 miles from the airport, 17% green and 38% expert terrain, 1,650 skiable acres.
17%
terrain variety
160 mi
Homewood
California, USA
157 miles from the airport, 15% green and 35% expert terrain, 1,260 skiable acres.
15%
terrain variety
157 mi
Quick Comparison
| Resort | Distance | terrain variety | Beginner | Walkability | Day Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Mountain | 183 mi | 25% | 7.0 | 6.0 | $200 |
| Palisades Tahoe | 159 mi | 25% | 6.5 | 7.5 | $229 |
| Sierra-at-Tahoe | 149 mi | 25% | 8.0 | 6.5 | $149 |
| Bear Valley | 140 mi | 25% | 7.5 | 7.5 | $109 |
| China Peak | 179 mi | 25% | 7.5 | 7.0 | $89 |
| Heavenly Mountain Resort | 160 mi | 20% | 6.5 | 7.0 | $230 |
| Mt Rose Ski Tahoe | 179 mi | 20% | 6.5 | 6.0 | $139 |
| Sugar Bowl Resort | 160 mi | 17% | 7.0 | 7.0 | $189 |
| Homewood | 157 mi | 15% | 7.5 | 6.0 | $109 |
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