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.
If you are looking for something different and extreme, Mount Baldy is the most appropriate place to visit. It is situated between the South Okanagan towns of Oliver and Osoyoos, near Penticion in BC, Canada. It is an all year round destination and famous for its friendly atmosphere, great snow conditions and excellent wine.
Dombay is an urban locality situated in the Karachay-Cherkess Republic, in Russia. The administrative jurisdiction of the resort settlement is the town of republic significance of Karachayevsk. The locality is situated in the Teberda Nature Reserve (Teberdinskiy zapovednik) and is a popular tourist destination.
Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is a well-known tourist destination in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Thanks to its location, the resort offers breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains. This place is ideal for visitors who are looking for a resort that can cover all their needs.
Brainerd is a city located in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States. It is one of the largest cities in Central Minnesota. In this outstanding city you will come across an impressive ski area, called Mount Ski Gull.
Vasilitsa is one of the best ski centers in Greece. In the middle of Pindos, it offers the opportunity to admire the treasures of nature. The coniferous trees, the acid and the oak are the guards of this beautiful place. If you feel like the daily routine is burning your mind out, let's freeze it for a while. The pure snow will clear your mind and your board will awake your wild instincts.
If you feel that it is time for a change, Kimberley Alpine Resort is the best place to visit. It is located in the southeast corner of British Columbia, offering breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains. In this area you can have fun with family or friends. So, let yourself feel the adventure in the most famous Canadian place.
Sonora Pass is located near Pinecrest, Tuolumne County, California, USA. It is off of Highway about 60 mi/96.5 km east of Sonora.
Mount Shasta is located in northern California, east of Interstate 5 along SR89, between Mount Shasta city and McCloud city, California, USA.
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.
Yosemite National Park is located near Mariposa, California, USA.
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.
Sonora Pass is located near Pinecrest, Tuolumne County, California, USA. It is off of Highway about 60 mi/96.5 km east of Sonora.
Heavenly Mountain Resort is located near the city of South Lake Tahoe, on the California-Nevada border, El Dorado County, California, USA.
Dodge Ridge ski resort is located near Pinecrest, Tuolumne County, California, USA. It is off of Highway about 50 mi/80.5 km east of Sonora.
