Heavenly Mountain Resort vs Mammoth Mountain
Heavenly Mountain Resort and Mammoth Mountain are neighbouring resorts in California - here is how they stack up for different kinds of skier.
Suitability - who each resort suits
How well each resort matches different types of skier
| Skier type | Heavenly Mountain Resort | Mammoth Mountain |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Not ideal | Good |
| Intermediates | Very good | Very good |
| Experts | Good | Limited |
| Off-piste | Good | Limited |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Not ideal | Limited |
| Snow Confidence | Good | Very good |
| Budget | Not ideal | Not ideal |
Beginners
Heavenly Mountain Resort
Not ideal
Mammoth Mountain
Good
Intermediates
Heavenly Mountain Resort
Very good
Mammoth Mountain
Very good
Experts
Heavenly Mountain Resort
Good
Mammoth Mountain
Limited
Off-piste
Heavenly Mountain Resort
Good
Mammoth Mountain
Limited
Terrain Park
Heavenly Mountain Resort
Not ideal
Mammoth Mountain
Not ideal
Families
Heavenly Mountain Resort
Not ideal
Mammoth Mountain
Limited
Snow Confidence
Heavenly Mountain Resort
Good
Mammoth Mountain
Very good
Budget
Heavenly Mountain Resort
Not ideal
Mammoth Mountain
Not ideal
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Heavenly Mountain Resort | Mammoth Mountain |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 85 km | 83 km |
| Vertical drop | 1010 m | 904 m |
| Lifts | 26 | 25 |
| Top elevation | 3037 m | 3365 m |
| Snow reliability | very reliable snow | very reliable snow |
| Snowiest month | December (~88cm) | No data |
| Day pass | €180 | €210 |
Piste
Heavenly Mountain Resort
85 km
Mammoth Mountain
83 km
Vertical drop
Heavenly Mountain Resort
1010 m
Mammoth Mountain
904 m
Lifts
Heavenly Mountain Resort
26
Mammoth Mountain
25
Top elevation
Heavenly Mountain Resort
3037 m
Mammoth Mountain
3365 m
Snow reliability
Heavenly Mountain Resort
very reliable snow
Mammoth Mountain
very reliable snow
Snowiest month
Heavenly Mountain Resort
December (~88cm)
Mammoth Mountain
No data
Day pass
Heavenly Mountain Resort
€180
Mammoth Mountain
€210
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Heavenly Mountain Resort if...
you want the bigger ski area.
Choose Mammoth Mountain if...
you want the most reliable snow.