Ski California

If you’re planning a trip to Bakersfield or have recently relocated to the area and are interested in hitting the slopes this winter, you can bet that California has a lot to offer.Following are a few of the larger and most noteworthy for you to consider:

Alpine Meadows has a top elevation of 8637 feet, a vertical drop of 1802 feet, a skiable terrain of 2400 acres and 14 total lifts. The longest run is 3.0 miles, and average snow fall is 365 inches.Bear Mountain has a top elevation of 8805 feet, a vertical drop of 1700 feet, a skiable terrain of 750 acres and 12 total lifts. The longest run is 0.7 miles, and average snow fall is 100 inches.Bear Valley has a top elevation of 8500 feet, a vertical drop of 1900 feet, a skiable terrain of 1280 acres and nine total lifts. The longest run is 1.2 miles, and average snow fall is 360 inches.Boreal has a top elevation of 7700 feet, a bottom elevation of 7200 feet, a skiable terrain of 380 acres and 9 total lifts. The longest run is 1.0 miles, and average snow fall is 400 inches.Dodge Ridge has a top elevation of 8200 feet, a vertical drop of 1600 feet, a skiable terrain of 832 acres and 11 total lifts. The longest run is 2.0 miles, and average snow fall is 300 inches.Snow Valley has a top elevation of 7841 feet, a vertical drop of 1041 feet, a skiable terrain of 240 acres and 12 total lifts. The longest run is 1.2 miles, and average snow fall is 160 inches.

There are a ton more, of course; like Heavenly, Mammoth Mountain, Mt. Baldy, Mountain High, Mount Shasta, Northstar at Tahoe, Sierra at Tahoe, Squaw Valley, and Sugar Bowl to name a few. Some might be more convenient to you than others, but remember that while California looks like a great big state to navigate, getting around is really pretty simple. Set aside some time to explore as many resorts as you can so you’ll know where to hit next year!