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Winter is here and it is time to hit the slopes
Photo courtesy Diamond Peak Ski Resort
With winter in full swing, the stoke is high for some downhill delight. ASJ is here to help you keep track of the best spots in California/Nevada to get your turns in. Enjoy!
BEAR MOUNTAIN RESORT Big Bear Lake
Avg Snowfall 100″ Skiable Acres 198
Lifts 12 Trails 28 Terrain Parks 2
Scheduled Opening Day Nov 24
Passes $59 – $99 day
Driving Distance to Major Cities (miles)
Los Angeles 100
What’s New? Renovated F&B locations, new in-resort signage
Learn more at bigbearmountainresort.com
BEAR VALLEY SKI RESORT Bear Valley
Avg Snowfall 224″ Skiable Acres 1680
Lifts 10 Trails 77 Terrain Parks 3
Scheduled Opening Day Nov 26
Passes $33 – $79 day
Driving Distance to Major Cities (miles)
Sacramento 123, San Francisco 178, San Jose 176
What’s New? New terrain and guest facilities improvements
Learn more at bearvalley.com
BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT Soda Springs
Avg Snowfall 400″ Skiable Acres 380
Lifts 10 Trails 33 Terrain Parks 7
Scheduled Opening Day Oct 28
Passes $349 – $499 season
Driving Distance to Major Cities (miles)
Sacramento 88, San Francisco 175, San Jose 207, Reno 45
What’s New? New grooming machines; unique new features to Neff Land terrain park; LED slope-lighting project; enhanced food & beverage options; re-mixed full day ski and board lessons
Learn more at rideboreal.com
CHINA PEAK MOUNTAIN RESORT Lakeshore
Avg Snowfall 325″ Skiable Acres 1400+
Lifts 9 Trails 55 Terrain Parks 1
Scheduled Opening Day Nov 25
Passes $250 – $450 season
Driving Distance to Major Cities (miles)
Fresno/Clovis 60
What’s New? Total overhaul of food & beverage outlets
Learn more at skichinapeak.com
DIAMOND PEAK SKI RESORT Incline Village
Avg Snowfall 300-350″ Skiable Acres 655
Lifts 7 Trails 31 Terrain Parks 2
Scheduled Opening Day Dec 15
Passes $469 Adult $249 Youth/College season
Driving Distance to Major Cities (miles)
South Lake Tahoe 25, Carson City 25, Reno 27, Sacramento 135, San Francisco 225
What’s New? 50th anniversary, more bonus days, expanded snowmaking system
Learn more at diamondpeak.com
DODGE RIDGE SKI RESORT Pinecrest
Avg Snowfall 300–500″ Skiable Acres 842
Lifts 12 Trails 67 Terrain Parks 3
Scheduled Opening Day Weather dependent
Passes $48 – $72, under 5 free day
Driving Distance to Major Cities (miles)
San Jose 161, San Francisco 163 and Santa Cruz 187
What’s New? Summer lift access mountain biking to debut as early as September 2018
Learn more at dodgeridge.com
DONNER SKI RANCH Norden
Avg Snowfall 30″ Skiable Acres 505
Lifts 8 Trails 52 Terrain Parks 1
Scheduled Opening Day Dec 15
Passes See website for options
Driving Distance to Major Cities (miles)
Reno 25, Sacramento 90, San Francisco 175
What’s New? New management; new lodge on back side
Learn more at donnerskiranch.com
HEAVENLY MOUNTAIN RESORT South Lake Tahoe / Stateline NV
Avg Snowfall 360″ Skiable Acres 4800
Lifts 29 Trails 97 Terrain Parks 2
Scheduled Opening Day Nov 18
Passes See website for options
Driving Distance to Major Cities (miles)
Reno 60, Sacramento 100, San Francisco 190
What’s New? On-mountain shared workspace for remote professionals; customized private on-demand lessons.
Learn more at skiheavenly.com
HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT Homewood
Avg Snowfall 450″ Skiable Acres 2010
Lifts 7 Trails 64 Terrain Parks 3
Scheduled Opening Day Dec 9
Passes $589 season
Driving Distance to Major Cities (miles)
Sacramento 118, San Francisco 205
Learn more at skihomewood.com
JUNE MOUNTAIN June Lake
Avg Snowfall 250″ Skiable Acres 1500+
Lifts 7 Trails 35 Terrain Parks 2
Scheduled Opening Day Dec 10
Passes California Pass (Mammoth,June, Bear, Snow Summit Mtns) $849 season
Driving Distance to Major Cities (miles)
Los Angeles 310, Reno 170
What’s New? Kids 12 & under ski & ride free
Learn more at junemountain.com
KIRKWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT Kirkwood
Avg Snowfall 354″ Skiable Acres 2300
Lifts 15 Trails 86 Terrain Parks 1
Scheduled Opening Day Nov 26
Passes See website for options
Driving Distance to Major Cities (miles)
Sacramento 98, San Francisco 182
Learn more at kirkwood.com
MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN Mammoth Lakes
Avg Snowfall 400″+ Skiable Acres 3500+
Lifts 28 Trails 150 Terrain Parks 11
Scheduled Opening Day Nov 10
Passes California Pass (Mammoth,June, Bear, Snow Summit Mtns) $849 season
Driving Distance to Major Cities (miles)
Los Angeles 310, Reno 170, San Francisco 320
Learn more at mammothmountain.com
MT. ROSE-SKI TAHOE Reno
Avg Snowfall 350″ Skiable Acres 1200
Lifts 8 Trails 60 Terrain Parks 3
Scheduled Opening Day Nov 18
Passes $279 – $529 season
Driving Distance to Major Cities (miles)
Sacramento 128, San Francisco 215, Reno 25
What’s New? Snowmaking upgrades; lift ticket and season specials; signature and special events
Learn more at skirose.com
SUGAR BOWL RESORT Norden
Avg Snowfall 500″+ Skiable Acres 1650
Lifts 12 Trails 103 Terrain Parks 4
Scheduled Opening Day Nov 25
Passes $63 – $109; 5 & under free day
Driving Distance to Major Cities (miles)
Sacramento 90, Bay Area 175, Reno 45
What’s New? Website, kitchen, menu options, rental equipment, snowcats, uniforms, signage and more.
Learn more at sugarbowl.com
NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA RESORT Truckee
Avg Snowfall 350″ Skiable Acres 3170
Lifts 20 Trails 100 Terrain Parks 7
Scheduled Opening Day Nov 18
Passes Season passes start at $479 adult
Driving Distance to Major Cities (miles)
Reno 32, Sacramento 100, San Francico 186
Learn more at northstarcalifornia.com
SIERRA AT TAHOE RESORT Twin Bridges
Avg Snowfall 420″ Skiable Acres 2000
Lifts 14 Trails 46 Terrain Parks 6
Scheduled Opening Day Weather dependent
Passes $439 season
Driving Distance to Major Cities (miles)
Sacramento 83, San Francisco 170
What’s New? Expanded sculpted learning terrain; sustainable, healthy food and beverage offerings; enhanced digital experience
Learn more at sierraattahoe.com
SQUAW VALLEY | ALPINE MEADOWS Squaw Valley & Alpine Meadows
Avg Snowfall 450″ Skiable Acres 6000+
Lifts 9 Trails 270 Terrain Parks 6
Scheduled Opening Day Nov 11–18
Passes Tahoe Super Pass starts at $469
Driving Distance to Major Cities (miles)
Reno 42, Sacramento 96, San Francisco 196
What’s New? LOTS! Investments in snowmaking, grooming and avalanche mitigation technologies; new Tram Ticket Center; cutting edge app; and updated sustainability initiatives.
Learn more at squawalpine.com
