Mammoth Mountain vs Northstar at Tahoe Resort
Mammoth Mountain and Northstar at Tahoe Resort 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 | Mammoth Mountain | Northstar at Tahoe Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Good | Limited |
| Intermediates | Very good | Very good |
| Experts | Limited | Limited |
| Off-piste | Limited | Not ideal |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Limited | Not ideal |
| Snow Confidence | Very good | Limited |
| Budget | Not ideal | Not ideal |
Beginners
Mammoth Mountain
Good
Northstar at Tahoe Resort
Limited
Intermediates
Mammoth Mountain
Very good
Northstar at Tahoe Resort
Very good
Experts
Mammoth Mountain
Limited
Northstar at Tahoe Resort
Limited
Off-piste
Mammoth Mountain
Limited
Northstar at Tahoe Resort
Not ideal
Terrain Park
Mammoth Mountain
Not ideal
Northstar at Tahoe Resort
Not ideal
Families
Mammoth Mountain
Limited
Northstar at Tahoe Resort
Not ideal
Snow Confidence
Mammoth Mountain
Very good
Northstar at Tahoe Resort
Limited
Budget
Mammoth Mountain
Not ideal
Northstar at Tahoe Resort
Not ideal
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Mammoth Mountain | Northstar at Tahoe Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 83 km | 82.8 km |
| Vertical drop | 904 m | 702 m |
| Lifts | 25 | 20 |
| Top elevation | 3365 m | 2630 m |
| Snow reliability | very reliable snow | good snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | No data |
| Day pass | €210 | €175 |
Piste
Mammoth Mountain
83 km
Northstar at Tahoe Resort
82.8 km
Vertical drop
Mammoth Mountain
904 m
Northstar at Tahoe Resort
702 m
Lifts
Mammoth Mountain
25
Northstar at Tahoe Resort
20
Top elevation
Mammoth Mountain
3365 m
Northstar at Tahoe Resort
2630 m
Snow reliability
Mammoth Mountain
very reliable snow
Northstar at Tahoe Resort
good snow
Snowiest month
Mammoth Mountain
No data
Northstar at Tahoe Resort
No data
Day pass
Mammoth Mountain
€210
Northstar at Tahoe Resort
€175
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Mammoth Mountain if...
you want cruisy red runs or you want the most reliable snow.
Choose Northstar at Tahoe Resort if...
you want better value.