Kirkwood Mountain Resort vs Mammoth Mountain
Kirkwood 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 | Kirkwood Mountain Resort | Mammoth Mountain |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Limited | Good |
| Intermediates | Good | Very good |
| Experts | Limited | Limited |
| Off-piste | Not ideal | Limited |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Not ideal | Limited |
| Snow Confidence | Good | Very good |
| Budget | Not ideal | Not ideal |
Beginners
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
Limited
Mammoth Mountain
Good
Intermediates
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
Good
Mammoth Mountain
Very good
Experts
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
Limited
Mammoth Mountain
Limited
Off-piste
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
Not ideal
Mammoth Mountain
Limited
Terrain Park
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
Not ideal
Mammoth Mountain
Not ideal
Families
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
Not ideal
Mammoth Mountain
Limited
Snow Confidence
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
Good
Mammoth Mountain
Very good
Budget
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
Not ideal
Mammoth Mountain
Not ideal
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Kirkwood Mountain Resort | Mammoth Mountain |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 37.2 km | 83 km |
| Vertical drop | 505 m | 904 m |
| Lifts | 13 | 25 |
| Top elevation | 2892 m | 3365 m |
| Snow reliability | very reliable snow | very reliable snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | No data |
| Day pass | €175 | €210 |
Piste
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
37.2 km
Mammoth Mountain
83 km
Vertical drop
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
505 m
Mammoth Mountain
904 m
Lifts
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
13
Mammoth Mountain
25
Top elevation
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
2892 m
Mammoth Mountain
3365 m
Snow reliability
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
very reliable snow
Mammoth Mountain
very reliable snow
Snowiest month
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
No data
Mammoth Mountain
No data
Day pass
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
€175
Mammoth Mountain
€210
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Kirkwood Mountain Resort if...
you want better value.
Choose Mammoth Mountain if...
you want cruisy red runs or you want the most reliable snow.