Skiing in California
Lake Tahoe's resorts including Palisades (formerly Squaw Valley), Heavenly, and Mammoth Mountain offer sunny skiing with Sierra Nevada views.
Ski Resorts in California
34 ski resorts in California
Alta Sierra Ski Resort
Alta Sierra Ski Resort offers skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing, along with lessons and equipment rentals. Located just 1 hour from Bakersfield, it's a winter fun destination for everyone.
Badger Pass Ski Area
Badger Pass Ski Area ski resort in United States. 10 runs, 6km of pistes, 5 lifts, 2212m - 2386m elevation.
Bear Mountain
Big Bear Mountain Resort has fun for everyone in your family or group. Located in the San Bernardino Mountains, our properties Snow Valley, Snow Summit, and Bear Mountain are year-round destinations for scenic getaways and high-energy outdoor experiences. In the summer our properties are home to Southern California's best lift-served mountain bike park, miles of hiking, a nine-hole golf course, and many other family-friendly activities.
Bear Valley
Bear Valley Mountain Resort. Ski & Snowboard California
Boreal Mountain Resort
Boreal Mountain Resort, also known as Boreal / Woodward Tahoe, offers various passes, memberships, and lessons, along with summer camps and tubing.
Buckhorn Ski Club
Buckhorn Ski Lodge is a private remote cabin located in the San Gabriel National Monument in the Angeles National Forest. The lodge is managed and maintained by a cooperative community of members and has been around since the 1940's!
Cedar Pass
Cedar Pass Snow Park: 530-233-3323 Winter Hours Only. Can leave a Message. Nichole Battram: 530-640-2077 https://sites.google.com/site/cedarpasssnowpark/ https://www.facebook.com/NCCPSP
China Peak Mountain Resort
China Peak Mountain Resort is a ski resort located in LakeShore, CA. It offers various winter activities including skiing and snowboarding, with options for day passes and season passes.
Coppervale
Coppervale Ski Area With substantial snowfall in the upper elevations, Lassen College’s Coppervale Ski Area is in full operation. Coppervale is located 18 miles from Susanville on Highway 36 and sits […]
Cuyamaca Peak
The San Diego Ski Club, founded in 1935, has a rich history of developing ski terrain and facilities in the Cuyamaca Mountains, including a chalet, ski hut, and a portable ski tow. It organized early ski meets and a ski school in San Diego County.
Dodge Ridge Ski Area
Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort is located in the Stanislaus National Forest, operating under a special use permit. It is known for its winter activities, including skiing, and offers season passes.
Donner Ski Ranch
Donner Ski Ranch is a family-friendly ski resort in the Lake Tahoe area that features a wide variety of terrain, inviting skiers and riders of all abilities to enjoy the fully-featured mountain oasis.
Granlibakken Ski Resort
Nestled in a valley, with towering incense cedars & pines, Granlibakken is a classic Lake Tahoe resort for adventures, a serene vacation & destination events.
Heavenly Mountain Resort
Heavenly Mountain Resort ski resort in United States. 141 runs, 85km of pistes, 26 lifts, 2027m - 3037m elevation.
Homewood Ski Area
Homewood Mountain Resort is a beloved legacy known for its friendly staff, best views, and shortest lift lines. It is undergoing a new look with a new gondola planned for the future.
June Mountain
Visit June Mountain, a California ski resort offering wide open terrain, kid-friendly programs, affordable lift tickets, and a laid-back Sierra vibe for the whole family.
Kingvale
Granlibakken Tahoe is a family-friendly ski hill, considered the best spot in Tahoe for first-time skiers and snowboarders. It is a small, intimate, and affordable resort, offering an authentic introduction to winter sports.
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
Kirkwood is known for its abundant snowfall, often measured in feet, due to its unique geographical position that funnels storms and unloads heavy precipitation on the resort.
Mammoth Mountain
Official site of Mammoth Mountain Ski Area. California
Mountain High
Mountain High is your home for winter fun in the mountains with skiing & snowboarding, tubing & snow play, scenic sky chair rides, and more.
Mount Waterman
Mt Waterman Ski Lifts are the closest day ski area in Los Angleles. We offer three ski lifts for snowboarding and down hill skiing.
Mt. Baldy
Mt. Baldy ski resort in United States. 29 runs, 15km of pistes, 4 lifts, 1976m - 2609m elevation.
Mt. Shasta Ski Park
Your local mountain of fun since 1985. Join the Ski Park family!
Northstar at Tahoe Resort
Northstar Resort in Lake Tahoe, California is a welcoming, family friendly resort with year round activities and a top winter destination.
California at a Glance
Aggregate stats across 34 resorts
Total Resorts
34
Total Piste km
781 km
Total Lifts
579
Elevation Range
1,612–3,365 m
Avg Day Pass
€127
Total Runs
1,458
Where to start in California
Top picks across 3 categories
Best for beginners
- 1.Sierra-at-Tahoe Ski ResortVery good
- 2.Soda SpringsVery good
Best snow
- 1.Mammoth MountainVery good
- 2.Palisades Tahoe Alpine MeadowsVery good
- 3.Palisades Tahoe Olympic ValleyVery good
Best value
- 1.Bear MountainExcellent
- 2.Bear ValleyExcellent
- 3.CoppervaleExcellent
Top Resorts in California
Sorted by Piste km
| Resort | Piste km | Vert. Drop (m) | Lifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavenly Mountain Resort | 85 | 1,010 | 26 |
| Mammoth Mountain | 83 | 904 | 25 |
| Northstar at Tahoe Resort | 83 | 702 | 20 |
| Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley | 69 | 770 | 79 |
| Sugar Bowl Resort | 39 | 439 | 27 |
| Kirkwood Mountain Resort | 37 | 505 | 13 |
| China Peak Mountain Resort | 35 | 482 | 11 |
| Palisades Tahoe Alpine Meadows | 35 | 493 | 79 |
| Homewood Ski Area | 35 | 501 | 7 |
| Boreal Mountain Resort | 32 | 159 | 7 |
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Season Calendar - California
When each resort is open for skiing
Plan Your Ski Holiday to California
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