Mammoth Mountain vs Mt. Bachelor
Comparing Mammoth Mountain (CA) and Mt. Bachelor (OR) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Mammoth Mountain
Mammoth Lakes, CA
Ikon pass
Window price$219
Online (advance)$77
Season pass$1,329
Mt. Bachelor
Bend, OR
Ikon pass
Window price$224
Online (advance)$99
Season pass$1,329
Side-by-side
| Stat | Mammoth Mountain | Mt. Bachelor | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $219 | $224 | Mammoth Mountain |
| Online (30+ days) | $77 | $99 | Mammoth Mountain |
| Season pass | $1,329 | $1,329 | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 400" | 462" | Mt. Bachelor |
| Skiable acres | 3,500 | 4,300 | Mt. Bachelor |
| Vertical drop | 3,100' | 3,365' | Mt. Bachelor |
| Runs | 178 | 110 | Mammoth Mountain |
| Lifts | 24 | 17 | Mammoth Mountain |
| Summit elevation | 11,053' | 9,100' | Mammoth Mountain |
| Beginner terrain | 25% | 15% | Mammoth Mountain |
| Advanced terrain | 35% | 60% | Mt. Bachelor |
| Average lift wait | 15 min | 10 min | Mt. Bachelor |
The Match
Mammoth Mountain is cheaper at the gate ($77 vs $99 entry). Mt. Bachelor is significantly bigger (4,300 vs 3,500 acres). Mt. Bachelor sees more snow (462" vs 400"). Both are on the Ikon pass — same pass, same wallet.