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California is one of the few places in the world where you can go from lounging on a beach to skiing in the mountains all within a short drive of one another. With winter beginning in full swing, now’s the time to take a weekend trip to the mountains for a winter weekend getaway. Below is a list of the best places to go skiing in California.
Heavenly Ski Resort
Located on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe, this 48,000-acre resort has something for everyone. The Resort is made up of scenic and expansive terrains, and views that are truly “Heavenly.” The views of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada mountain range are unmatched, and the beauty is enough to leave you speechless.
Heavenly features 8 different resorts. With so many options to choose from, simply tell Heavenly what you would like to experience and they’ll cater the trip to you! With 19 beginner slopes, 44 intermediate run, 29 black diamonds and 5 double black diamonds, there is something for every level skier. To book your stay at Heavenly click here!
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
Kirkwood Mountain Resort is a year-round mountain destination located along the Sierra Crest in the Eldorado National Forest. The mountain receives more annual snowfall than any other resort in North America and is known for its quality of snow and terrain. And with everything from long groomed trails to expert lines and chutes, this resort has a trail for everyone. Enjoy skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing, snow shoeing, sled dog tours and backcountry expeditions all at this one resort.
If you or your little one isn’t quiet trained enough to get up on the slopes, then sign them up for Kirkwood Ski and Ride School. Learn from experts who guide you through The Timber Creek, a base area dedicated specifically to beginner skiers. To sign up for a ski lesson, click here!
Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort
Located in the southwest corner of the volcanic Long Valley Caldera on the eastern edge of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, Mammoth is huge with over 3,500 skiable acres and a 3,100 feet vertical drop. Only an hour drive from Yosemite National Park, this resort is a great introduction t the Sierra Nevada mountain range. The trails are 25% beginner, 40% intermediate and 35% advanced, giving every member of your family a perfect trail. It is also the home to the Unbound Terrain parks, where the top pros in extreme snowboarding and skiing come to train.
Most people who come to Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort stay in the Mammoth Lake area, just minutes away from the mountains.