Mammoth Mountain vs Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley
Mammoth Mountain and Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley 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 | Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Good | Good |
| 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 | Very good |
| Budget | Not ideal | Not ideal |
Beginners
Mammoth Mountain
Good
Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley
Good
Intermediates
Mammoth Mountain
Very good
Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley
Very good
Experts
Mammoth Mountain
Limited
Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley
Limited
Off-piste
Mammoth Mountain
Limited
Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley
Not ideal
Terrain Park
Mammoth Mountain
Not ideal
Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley
Not ideal
Families
Mammoth Mountain
Limited
Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley
Not ideal
Snow Confidence
Mammoth Mountain
Very good
Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley
Very good
Budget
Mammoth Mountain
Not ideal
Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley
Not ideal
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Mammoth Mountain | Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 83 km | 69.4 km |
| Vertical drop | 904 m | 770 m |
| Lifts | 25 | 79 |
| Top elevation | 3365 m | 2666 m |
| Snow reliability | very reliable snow | very reliable snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | No data |
| Day pass | €210 | €89 |
Piste
Mammoth Mountain
83 km
Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley
69.4 km
Vertical drop
Mammoth Mountain
904 m
Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley
770 m
Lifts
Mammoth Mountain
25
Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley
79
Top elevation
Mammoth Mountain
3365 m
Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley
2666 m
Snow reliability
Mammoth Mountain
very reliable snow
Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley
very reliable snow
Snowiest month
Mammoth Mountain
No data
Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley
No data
Day pass
Mammoth Mountain
€210
Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley
€89
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Mammoth Mountain if...
you want cruisy red runs.
Choose Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley if...
you want better value.