Typically, it is the first spot to have opened with snow activities in Northern California. It is the perfect place for snowboarders. It is the only resort in the country that offers night snowboarding in the night super-pipe.
The resort added a new Magic Carpet in 2007Â and a high speed mountain chair lift in 2008. Although it is rather small in comparison with other ski resorts in Tahoe Area, the US Snowboarding Grand Prix has been hosted in this location in 2009. Many features include boxes, c-boxes, wave box, handrails, super half pipe and a 15-step staircase.
Average snowfall is at 400 in/1016 cm and its vertical is at 500 ft/152.4 m. Top elevation is at 7700 ft/2347 m and base elevation at 7200 ft/2195 m. Skiable area covers 380 ac/1.54 km². It offers totally 41 runs. The longest run is 1 mi/1.6 km. The terrain is 30% for beginners, 55% for intermediate and 15% for advanced snowboarders.
There are also lanes for tubing. The lift system provides 8 lifts with 2 quads, 2 moving carpets, 1 double and 3 doubles. Â Snowmaking is at 75% to 80% terrain coverage.
Balderschwang is a small town in the district of Oberallgäu in Germany with beautiful landscapes and several choices, ideal for the perfect winter vacation. The spot lies at 178 km / 110.6 mi in the southwest of Munich in a magnificent mountainous setting, ideal for snowboarding.
Saint Mathieu is a municipality situated in the Monteregie region in Quebec, Canada. It is one of the most well-known tourist destinations.So, if you need a change, visit this spot as soon as possible. What you really need is positive energy and a tendency to adventure. Once you arrive at Parc du Saint Mathieu, you will realize that it is the best place to enjoy yourself.
Hemlock Resort is one of the most famous ski resorts, situated in the Douglas Ranges, British Columbia, Canada, near Chehalis, between the towns of Mission and Agassiz. Although, it is a small resort, Hemlock attracts many people from all over the world. So, be one of them and enjoy yourself in all fields.
Glencoe mountain resort is the oldest one in Scotland, offering the best natural terrain in the country. It is situated near a small village, named Glencoe too. Locals are able to provide visitors with many facilities, such as hotels, restaurants and cozy cafes, where everyone could taste traditional products.
Cap Chat is a town in the Canadian province of Quebec, in the Regional Country Municipality of Haute-Gaaspesie. It is an ideal place for those who want to escape from the urbane life and feel the adventure. Thanks to a variety of winter activities and excellent snow conditions, this spot attracts a lot of people from all over the world.
Queenstown is considered by many sportsmen as the capital of extreme sports and adventure activities. It is situated in Otago region, in the South Island, New Zealand.
Sonora Pass is located near Pinecrest, Tuolumne County, California, USA. It is off of Highway about 60 mi/96.5 km east of Sonora.
Sonora Pass is located near Pinecrest, Tuolumne County, California, USA. It is off of Highway about 60 mi/96.5 km east of Sonora.
Sonora Pass is located near Pinecrest, Tuolumne County, California, USA. It is off of Highway about 60 mi/96.5 km east of Sonora.
Kirkwood Mountain Resort is a year round resort in Kirkwood, south of Lake Tahoe, in El Dorado County, California, USA. Kirkwood is at 33 mi/53 km south of South Lake Tahoe, on State Route 88 and it is surrounded by El Dorado National Forest.
Homewood Mountain Ski Resort is located a few miles south of Tahoe City near Homewood, on the west side of Lake Tahoe, California, USA.
Mount Shasta is located in northern California, east of Interstate 5 along SR89, between Mount Shasta city and McCloud city, California, USA.
Soda Springs ski resort is located near Soda Springs, Nevada County, California, USA. Soda Springs ski resort is just off of Highway 80, near the Donner Summit.
Bear Valley is a ski area located near Angels Camp, on highway 4, between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite, approximately 3 hours southeast of Sacramento, California, USA.
