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2016 – 2017 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
