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 2007 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. Snowmaking is at 75% to 80% terrain coverage.
Christchurch is situated in Canterbury region of the South Island, and is the second largest city of New Zealand. It represents the getaway to Antarctica, while lying next to Pegasus Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
Crystal Mountain Resort is a well-known ski resort, near Kelowna, British Columbia. It was developed by a local family as a small ski area for the people of the region. Nowadays, thanks to its location and great conditions, Crystal Mountain has achieved to attract many people every year.
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.
For those who feel that it is time for action and need a change in their life, Mont Saine-Marie is the best place to visit. Mont Sainte-Marie is a well-known ski resort located in Lac Sainte- Marie Quebec, Canada. It is a tourist destination for those who want to get in touch with an excellent snow environment and immerse themselves in the breathtaking views.
Saint Raymond, also called Saint Raymond de Portneuf is a city in Quebec, Canada, located about 63 km/39 mi north-west of Quebec City. It is one of the most appropriate Canadian places for those who want to enjoy themselves in all fields. Getting in touch with this snow environment during winter season, you give yourself the opportunity to feel what is called, best vacations.
A notorious route for snowboarding. Bennett Pass is located near the Tea Cup Lake, in Mt. Hood area.
Mammoth Lakes is located near Mammoth Mountain, in California’s eastern Sierra about 100 mi/161 km south of Nevada State Line, 9 mi/14.5 km northwest of Mount Morrison, at an elevation of 7880 ft/2402 m, Mono County, California, USA.
Mount Shasta is located in northern California, east of Interstate 5 along SR89, between Mount Shasta city and McCloud city, California, USA.
Mount Shasta is located in northern California, east of Interstate 5 along SR89, between Mount Shasta city and McCloud city, California, USA.
Tamarack Lodge Resort is located in Mammoth Lakes, near Mammoth Mountain, in California’s eastern Sierra about 100 mi/161 km south of Nevada State line Mono County, California, USA.
Mount Shasta is located in northern California, east of Interstate 5 along SR89, between Mount Shasta city and McCloud city, California, USA.
Sonora Pass is located near Pinecrest, Tuolumne County, California, USA. It is off of Highway about 60 mi/96.5 km east of Sonora.
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.
Northstar California is a ski resort, located near Truckee, California, USA. It is a very big ski resort, covering 3170 skiable acres/12.83 km².
