Season 2026/27Season passes

Tickets & passes

Season passes with no blackout dates, online day tickets that cost less than the window, and packs from $79 a day. Prices are for the 2026/27 season; ages are counted on January 1, 2027.

  • Pass sale ends Nov 30
  • Open 9–4, Thursday to Monday
  • Season Pass Assurance included

How many days will you ride?

Who is riding

Days on snow this winter

8
  • Day tickets2× 4-pack$632
    Cheapest for 8 days
  • China Peak PassNo blackout dates$679
  • Cali PassFour resorts, Powder Alliance$789

For 8 days, day tickets win. The China Peak Pass starts to pay off on day 9 against packs, or day 7 against single tickets.

Buy on skichinapeak.com

Day tickets are priced “as low as” when bought online in advance ($109 for this rider); at the window they run up to $179. Packs and pass sale rates end Nov 30, 2026. Pass ages are as of Jan 1, 2027.

Two passes, one mountain.

Both ride China Peak every day it is open, with no blackout dates. The Cali Pass adds Bear Valley, Dodge Ridge and Mountain High, plus Powder Alliance days.

China Peak Pass

One mountain, all season.

Super senior75+$10
Senior70–74$629
Adult23–69$679
Young adult13–22$629
Child6–12$419
Young child0–5$10
Buy the China Peak Pass
Cali Pass

Four Sierra and SoCal hills.

Super senior75+$159
Senior70–74$729
Adult23–69$789
Young adult13–22$729
Child6–12$439
Young child0–5$10
About the Cali Pass
What’s includedChina PeakCali Pass
Ski or ride China Peak with no blackout dates9 am to 4 pm, Thursday to Monday
Bear Valley, Dodge Ridge, China Peak and Mountain High, no blackout dates–
Powder Alliance: 3 free days at each partner hillSunday to Friday, non-holiday–
10 buddy-ticket codes: up to 50% off friends and familyPercentage varies by day–
8 buddy-ticket codes: up to 30% off friends and familyPercentage varies by day–
10% off food and drink (non-alcoholic)–
10% off non-sale retail
30% off lodging at China Peak and Bear Valley, Sunday to ThursdayNon-holiday; Bear Valley has restrictions
20% off food and drink at The Hungry Hut in Shaver Lake
Season Pass Assurance

Pass specials

  • MilitaryActive, retired or veteran, ID requiredChina Peak$469Cali Pass$529
  • College Crew depositAges 18–25, full-time students (12+ units), verified at pickupChina Peakn/aCali Pass$259–399
  • Super senior, 75+Skip the daily ticket windowChina Peak$10Cali Pass$159
  • Young child, 0–5Skip the daily ticket windowChina Peak$10Cali Pass$10

New this season: renew your physical card online with the number on its back and head straight to the lifts. Pay over time with Affirm at checkout (0–36% APR, subject to eligibility). Forgot the Cali Pass? Upgrade by calling the season pass office, 559-233-2500 option 8.

Day tickets and packs.

The highest prices are at the window, so buy online days ahead. Every day a limited number of reduced prices go on sale: lock in your dates early.

  • Adult · ages 13–69as low as$109Early and late season from $99Window price up to $179
  • Child · ages 6–12as low as$59Early and late season from $49Window price up to $79
  • Senior · ages 70–74as low as$109Early and late season from $99Window price up to $149
  • Ages 75+ and 0–5FreeStop at a ticket window each day, or skip it with a $10 season pass.
2-day pack$208$104 a day, any 2 days this season, one card, same user. Until Nov 30.
4-day pack · best seller$316$79 a day, any 4 days this season, one card, same user. Until Nov 30.
Half day · 12:30 to 4 pm$119–149Adult, bought at the resort only. Senior $89–119, child $39–69.
Carpet to all-mountain upgrade$61–91Adult, at any ticket window with your carpet ticket. Senior $50–80, kid $12–42.

Day-ticket holiday dates: Dec 26 – Jan 3 · Jan 16 – 18 · Feb 13 – 15. All sales are final, with no refunds or rollovers, and expire at the close of the season. Prices are subject to change.

Deals and discounts.

Military

Active, retired and veteran service members: one all-day ticket a day for $99 ($109 on holidays), valid any day. Show your military ID; the deal is for the service member only.

Happy birthday

Ski your birthday for 50% off the regular all-day ticket. Non-holiday dates only; bring a photo ID showing your date of birth.

Groups of 20 or more

Adults $121 Saturday, $103 Sunday, $85 Monday, Thursday and Friday; kids $55, $46 and $39. Group rentals are 20% off and group lessons are $60. Call 559-233-2500 option 6.

School field trips

From $59 a student for grades K–12: all-day ticket, standard rental and a group lesson at their level. Programs start Monday, January 11, 2027, never on weekends or holidays.

Powder Alliance with a Cali Pass

Three free lift tickets at each of these 17 hills, Sunday to Friday outside holidays. Note China Peak itself is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays for most of the season.

  • Angel Fire, NM
  • Bear Valley, CA
  • Blacktail Mountain, MT
  • Bogus Basin, ID
  • Dodge Ridge, CA
  • Eaglecrest, AK
  • Loveland, CO
  • Mission Ridge, WA
  • Mountain High, CA
  • Mt. Hood Skibowl, OR
  • Mt Shasta Ski Park, CA
  • Sierra-at-Tahoe, CA
  • Silver Mountain, ID
  • Ski Cooper, CO
  • Snow King, WY
  • Timberline, OR
  • White Pass, WA

Park close, ski sooner.

The two lower front lots are preferred parking on weekends and holidays until 11 am. It starts when Chair 1 opens or on December 19, 2026, whichever comes first.

Season permit$300Mailed out on November 1; show it at all times in the lot.
Daily permit$30Per car, cash only, first come first served, limited number.