4.5The Gondola at Heavenly(2.448 reviews) - Magnificent views! Monday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Trams • Ski & Snowboard Areas
True to its name, Heavenly is one of the most picturesque spots around Lake Tahoe. And there’s no better place to take it all in than on a gondola ride. Hop aboard a glass cabin and enjoy a 2.4-mile long journey over Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada mountain range, and stop at the Observation Deck on the way up for some photos. Your scenic gondola ticket grants access to hiking trails, climbing walls, and zip lines. In the winter, don’t miss out on a bundle deal where you can experience the thrill of riding an alpine coaster. – TripadvisorSee more..
4.5Mammoth Mountain(1.160 reviews) - Better than many Tahoe resorts Spent More than 3 hours Ski & Snowboard Areas
A variety of late spring and early summer terrain is available for first-time beginners and double diamond pursuers.See more..
4.0Heavenly Mountain Resort(814 reviews) - Feb skiing Monday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Ski & Snowboard Areas
Overlooking the sapphire-blue waters of Lake Tahoe, Heavenly is one of the most unique year round outdoor recreation destinations on the planet. Summer The summer activities at Heavenly Mountain Resort are a must-do during your trip to Lake Tahoe. Start with a scenic ride up the gondola, then choose from one of many other adventures! Tour through the trees on a zip line tour, a thrilling ride on one of our zip lines, challenge yourself on one of three ropes course, cruise on a 4X4 tour, choose from over 12 climbing routes on our 30 foot climbing wall or slide down the hill on our summer tubing hill. There’s the perfect activity for every member of your group. Winter With more terrain variety, more hidden glades, more rippin’ groomers than any Lake Tahoe resort, you've got plenty of decisions to make.See more..
4.5Big Bear Lake(681 reviews) - No restrooms but great shops! Bodies of Water • Hiking Trails • Ski & Snowboard Areas
Big bear lake is beautiful and Idyllic town, however bathrooms can be very scarce. No one really offers Public restrooms so it is something that you should keep in mind. Also this was a last minute trip so I prepared to pay a lot for a hotel and lodging. But in general this is a place you want to book early because it does fill up very quickly especially in the winter time and especially around holidays. To give you an example of what the prices were ranging in December 2021 I paid $800 for a Motel six. That was for two nights well other hotels were averaging $3000 for two nights. Amazing little local shops are great including the fact that they have a lot of tire repair facilities around because my tire pressure was low coming up from Chula Vista where the temperature was much warmer.See more..
4.0Northstar California(664 reviews) - Prepare to part with your wallet. Ski resorts are greedy. Ski & Snowboard Areas
For the modern family that prefers substance with a unique, laid-back style, Northstar California Resort combines California cool with high-end luxury, on-mountain exhilaration with a sophisticated alpine village atmosphere. Halfway between one of North America's coolest mountain towns and one of the world's most beautiful alpine lakes, Northstar is a destination on the rise, having poured nearly a billion dollars into creating Lake Tahoe's premier luxury snowsports experience. Upscale shops, refined dining and Lake Tahoe's only five-star slopeside lodging is married to impeccable grooming, incredible tree skiing and enough variety to challenge every level of skier (and world-class terrain parks to keep the kids busy). Those who come to Northstar know what they're looking for. Sometimes it's adventure, sometimes it's to learn, sometimes it's to relax in a welcoming place with family and friends. No matter what that experience is, they'll find it to be exactly the way it should be.See more..
4.0Palisades Tahoe(610 reviews) - Winter Wonderland Spent More than 3 hours Lessons & Workshops • Ski & Snowboard Areas
Voted at North America's best ski resort for three years in a row and host of the 1960 Winter Olympics, our legacy has maintained a vibrant ski culture and mountain energy that spans from village to peak. Its spirit of outdoor adventure is reflected by the views of Lake Tahoe’s translucent waters, and its inspiration is carved into the slopes of the Sierra mountains. Beginners will find forgiving learning zones set among dramatic alpine scenery, while varied trails, bowls, and chutes mean that advanced skiers and snowboarders will never outgrow Palisades Tahoe's progressive terrain. With consistent snowfall that stays around well into the spring (and sometimes summer!), Palisades Tahoe boasts one of the longest ski and snowboard seasons in the country. Visit your favorite Lake Tahoe ski resort today!See more..
4.0Snow Summit(475 reviews) - Wonderful trip Monday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Ski & Snowboard Areas
Snow Summit is the ultimate destination for summertime fun! Snow Summit offers a wide range of summer activities, including lift-serviced downhill mountain biking, cross-country mountain biking, Scenic Sky Chair rides, hiking, and more! This summer, the always-popular Snow Summit Scenic Sky Chair offers the most breathtaking views in all of Big Bear! Once at the top, grab some bites and brews at the most scenic BBQ in Big Bear, the Skyline Taphouse, while taking in the views of the valleys below and the surrounding mountains. From the top of the mountain, downhill mountain bikers can enjoy the famous Snow Summit Bike Park. For cross country riders, Snow Summit's chair lifts provide access to a huge network of trails around the resort that have something for everyone. For hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, Snow Summit is the perfect hiking destination. Snow Summit and the surrounding area offer an expansive network of trails and roads, where hikers can enjoy picturesque hiking trails and roads with stunning scenic terrain and incredible views of Big Bear Lake. Want to step off the trails and work on your golf swing? Feel like a pro at 7,000 feet - you'll be surprised at how far your ball will soar! Bear Mountain Golf Course is a great destination for golf and features a challenging golf course, golf lessons with seasoned pros and a great driving range. From hiking to sightseeing to cross country and downhill mountain biking to golfing, there's plenty of fun for everyone this summer at Snow Summit! Experience a winter vacation close to home! Snow Summit and Bear Mountain (Big Bear Mountain Resorts)offers two distinct mountains to suit your style. With a free shuttle between the two resorts you can enjoy access to 26 lifts, over 436 developed acres and 1,800 vertical feet along with shopping and dining choices. Snow Summit provides the premier mountain resort experience for everyday skiers and riders in pursuit of wide-open groomed runs and picturesque alpine views. W...See more..
4.0Sierra at Tahoe(218 reviews) - Day snowboard trip Ski & Snowboard Areas
Skiers and riders of all skill levels find their niche at this popular ski area, which boasts more than 2,000 acres of exciting terrain.See more..
This spectacular Sierra ski resort has a base elevation at 7,800 feet that is open for great skiing during the winter season, and great hiking trails in the summer.See more..
4.5Alpine Meadows(154 reviews) - Great ski resort Ski & Snowboard Areas
Intermediate and advanced skiers and riders will most enjoy this resort, known for its especially long season.See more..
4.0Mt. Baldy Ski Area(152 reviews) - Small resort feel Monday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Hiking Trails • Ski & Snowboard Areas
This popular California ski area offers more than 50 trails for downhill and snowboard enthusiasts.See more..
4.0Snow Valley(90 reviews) - Best value, and over the top guest service. They value their guests!! Ski & Snowboard Areas
Popular ski/resort area that receives the most natural snowfall in Southern California.See more..
4.5June Mountain(83 reviews) - Get away from the crowds and enough pure skiing/snowboarding here... Ski & Snowboard Areas
A resort offering great skiing, snowboarding and other snow play recreation in this quiet nook of the High Sierra.See more..
3.5Mountain High(82 reviews) - Tubing with Toddlers Ski & Snowboard Areas
Mountain High North is Southern California's closest tubing facility! With up to 10 lanes available you can race the whole family!See more..
4.5Sugar Bowl Resort(79 reviews) - BRADLEY IS AWESOME YO Spent More than 3 hours Ski & Snow Tours • Ski & Snowboard Areas • Cross-country Ski Areas
For passionate skiing families and adventure enthusiasts alike, Sugar Bowl-Royal Gorge offers an extraordinary mountain resort experience with four great peaks, endless cross country trails, a world-class ski team and academy, and a magical snowbound village.See more..
Night skiing at mountain high was such fun but the resort if very small. If you are travelling from abroad you might have issues as the systems in place only recognise US post codes and phone numbers. The mountain itself was small and steep in places. If you are a just getting comfortable on Red runs then you might find yourself stuck on a couple of rubs that aren’t very long. The 2 2person chairs were painfully slow and lack a lap bar or foot rest. This is a pain with snowboards. The runs themselves were well maintained apart from an really icy area at the bottom run close to the 4 person chair. The staff in resort were super helpful as we struggled with admin due to not having a US address and the credit card machines not being chip and pin friendly. To improve I would recommend changing the POS system so people don’t have to hand over their C/card and instead allow them to enter their pin details. If you are planning a trip around mountain high then. You might be disappointed especially if you’re are mile muncher. If you’re looking for a day on the slopes then this is worth a visit. The price is steeper than a churches tower and wouldn’t fly in Europe for the amount of runs. However these prices are in line with other North American ski resorts. Would I go again if in LA? Probably yes. But that would be more for the love of skiing than the value or size of the resort.See more..
4.0Bear Valley Resort(61 reviews) - Great place to board. Spent More than 3 hours Ski & Snowboard Areas
A resort featuring downhill skiing and snowboarding in winter and other snowplay opportunities. Limited housing options. Some new equipment. Located at the end of California Highway 4 in Alpine County.See more..
Boasting 31 trails on 425 acres of dynamic terrain, this ski area features a cross-country trail for skiers and their dogs plus a mini-trial for kids.See more..
4.5Granlibakken Ski and Sled Area(55 reviews) - Teens loved it Monday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Spent 2-3 hours Ski & Snowboard Areas
Brought a group of teenagers here and they loved it. They went sledding. Make a reservation online. Parking is chaotic. They provide the saucers, you cannot use your own. Hill gets icier in the afternoon. There is a house to warm us and get a hot chocolate or hot spiced wine. There are some chairs for observers, but if you have some in your car, bring your own.See more..
4.5Tamarack Cross Country Ski Center(54 reviews) - Cross country, walking, and snowshoeing rental center with trails Ski & Snowboard Areas
Came here on a Friday around 2pm to go snowshoeing with three other friends, and didn’t have any reservation. We opted to get the rentals, which note that you don’t need to get a pass (as that’s for the cross country skiers). For the afternoon package, it’s $35 for the snowshoes and you can get poles for balance as well. Free parking is available in the front. The paths were clearly delineated on a map, although the employee who helped us said that we could go off-road as well. When we went to the trail, we tried to go on the shorter one that went through the forest, but somehow just kept going on the longer one that went around the lake. It was still a fun experience, we just got a longer workout than expected (which trust me, it’s definitely a full body workout). Be sure to bring sunglasses and water, since the snow made everything super bright and you gotta protect your eyes! SPF is a must as well.See more..
4.0Dodge Ridge(52 reviews) - Top Notch Service Ski & Snowboard Areas
Eight-hundred-acre ski area boasts terrain for all ages and abilities.See more..
3.5Donner Ski Ranch(51 reviews) - Great day less lessons Ski & Snowboard Areas
Opened in 1937, this popular ski area offers 400 dynamic acres with the longest run measuring 1.20 miles in length.See more..
3.5China Peak Ski Area(44 reviews) - Great mid sized resort. Ski & Snowboard Areas
The great variety of trails exceeds what you might expect from a resort of this size. Anything from beginning 2mile Academy to intermediate and advanced terrain with lots of options to take intermediate runs and switch between runs without too much effort.See more..
The largest cross-country ski resort in the United States, Royal Gorge challenges both beginner and advanced Nordic skiers and telemarkers.See more..
4.0Leland Snowplay(26 reviews) - Great family day! Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Ski & Snowboard Areas
We arrived just before opening time (10am), bought tickets and went in. The place was not too crowded which was great, queue line waiting for less than 5 minutes. Weather was super great, sun was out and it wasn't too cold. We went up and down multiple times and it was real fun. There are young kids slopes and older kids slopes. Later the kids enjoyed building a snow man and just playing around in the snow. We spent 4 hours. Really recommend visiting with kids all ages. We'll be back!See more..
4.5Hope Valley Outdoors(18 reviews) - Great place to rent x-c skis Ski & Snowboard Areas
We wanted to rent skis for a couple of days because we were staying nearby. The people at Hope Valley Outdoors could not have been more helpful. We have long skinny feet that are hard to fit, and they let us try on just about every boot on their shelves until we found boots that fit comfortably. They fitted our skis and poles quickly so we could get out and enjoy the snow. They gave us recommendations for trails to try nearby and allowed us to take the skis offsite. They even gave us a break on the already reasonable price for the second day. I highly recommend them. Be aware that they take cash only, because they have no wifi, so make sure you visit an ATM beforehand!See more..
4.0Soda Springs(10 reviews) - Fun For First Time In The Snow Ski & Snowboard Areas
Active snow-play resort with skiing and special snow tubing hills.See more..
4.0Leland Meadows(7 reviews) - Great place to go tubing! Ski & Snowboard Areas
Located in Tuolumne County, this is a well-kept sledding and snow tubing hill popular with families.See more..
3.5Mt. Waterman Ski Resort(7 reviews) - real advanced ski terrain in socal Ski & Snowboard Areas
Now that I've skied at this resort there are only two ski resorts in socal for those looking for off piste and advanced skiing that would be mt baldy and this place mt waterman. Both places depend on natural snow to be able to open. The drive up to the resort on hwy 2 is pretty easy mountain driving but alot of twists and will have to watch out for the motorcyclist who enjoy riding this road. The runs are short here, but the trees are very wide apart so you can make your own ski run. I would suggest getting an early start here because the parking lot is very small also there is no lodge here so bring your own equipment and either dress ahead of time or change in the car. The advanced terrain is steep here in fact it reminded me of snowbird, ut.See more..
3.5Alta Sierra Ski Resort & Terrain Park(5 reviews) - Perfect beginner mountain Spent More than 3 hours Ski & Snowboard Areas I brought a BRAND NEW boarder here and it was perfect. This is really a cute mountain with no traffic and few people. It’s not big and would get boring fast for even a low intermediate, but for getting new people into snow sports, this is heaven.See more..
My family and I were staying in Arrowhead and drove about 30 min (the road conditions required chains, so it was slow going) to Rim Nordic on New Years Day. Rental and trail access ($38 per person) included snowshoes AND cross country skis. The boots were nice - with a panel that covered the laces to prevent snow from getting in. We had an awesome time snowshoeing and then trying out XC skiing. As it had snowed the night before, fresh powder covered the trails. We were the only ones out there snowshoeing and blazing our own trail (snowshoe trails are intentionally left ungroomed so you can trail-blaze). The XC trails were nicely groomed. I highly recommend it. Only con: there are porta-potties rather than permanent bathrooms on site.See more..
3.0Snowdrift Snow Tubing Park(1 review) - So close to L.A Ski & Snowboard Areas The snow was getting a little worn but we were there the day before the HUGE storm so it must be amazing now, if you can even get there. So close to L.A.See more..
