Inland Empire Snow Sports
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Mountain High Ski Resort is located a short distance off of Interstate 15, northwest of San Bernardino. This is a moderate-size LA ski resort with 59 runs accessed by 16 lifts. Mountain High can be a less crowded alternative to the Big Bear resorts. A tubing and beginner park is now available at their northern facility where Sunrise used to be.
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Mountain High Resort
24510 State Highway 2
Wrightwood, CA 92397
(888) 754-7878
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Bear Mountain Ski Resort is located off Highway 18 at the southern end of Big Bear Lake. This is a moderate-size LA ski resort with 34 runs accessed by 12 lifts. Bear Mountain can be a less crowded alternative to the larger Snow Valley and Snow Summit, which are also located at Big Bear Lake.
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Bear Mountain Ski Resort
43101 Goldmine Drive
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909) 585-2519
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Snow Summit Ski Resort is located off Highway 18 in Big Bear Lake. This is a moderate-size LA ski resort with 31 runs accessed by 12 lifts.
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Snow Summit Ski Resort
880 Summit Boulevard
Big Bear Lake, California 92315
(909) 866-5766
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Snow Valley Ski Resort is located off Highway 18 just a short distance west of Big Bear Lake. Snow Valley is a moderate-size LA ski resort with 35 runs accessed by 12 lifts. This is usually the most crowded of the Big Bear ski resorts mainly because it's the first resort you pass on the way into Big Bear from the west.
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Snow Valley Mountain Ski Resort
35100 State Highway 18
Running Springs, CA 92382
(909) 867-2751
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Mt. Waterman Ski Resort is located off Highway 2 (Angeles Crest Highway) This is a small-scale LA ski resort with more than 50 runs accessed by 3 lifts. Waterman is possibly California's first ski resort and has had an on-again, off-again history. At the time of this writing in 2011, Waterman is open for business once again whenever a storm is cold enough to dump in the local L.A. mountains. Usually only open on weekends.
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Mt. Waterman Ski Resort
Angeles Crest Highway Star Route 2
La Canada, California 91011
(888) 867-3433
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Mt. Baldy Ski Resort is located north of San Bernardino off Highways 10 or 210. This is a small-scale LA ski resort with 17 runs accessed by 4 lifts. Mt. Baldy Road dead ends at the ski resort parking lot. There isn't much else in the area, which makes this the resort with the least crowds in close proximity to the Los Angeles basin.
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 Check out our Blog on Mt. Baldy for more detailed information.
Mt. Baldy
Mt. Baldy Road
Mt. Baldy, CA 91759
(909) 982-0800
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Cross-Country / Snoeshow
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San Gorgonio is located off Highway 38 east of Redlands. Trails that lead to the top of Southern California's tallest mountain are open to backcountry skiers and snowshowers during the winter. From the parking area trailhead off Jenks Lake Road, follow the South Fork Trail to Horse Meadows, Poopout Hill, Dry Lake or all the way to San Gorgonio peak for a 22-mile round trip adventure. A Wilderness Adventure Pass must be obtained at the Mill Creek Ranger Station prior to heading out. The Ranger Station is located off Highway 38 as you're leaving Mentone into the San Gorgonio wilderness.
San Gorgonio
Jenks Lake Road
Palm Springs, California 92262
(888) 515-8726
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Palm Springs Tram / Mt. San Jacinto is located off Highway 111 in Palm Springs. Ride two and a half miles in the world's largest rotating tram cars. Climb from the desert floor at 2,600 feet to over 8,500 feet in under 30 minutes to the top of the second highest mountain in Southern California. At the top is a restaurant overlooking the entire desert region and a winter adventure center where cross-country skiis and snowshoes are rented Thursdays-Sundays.
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
One Tramway Road
Palm Springs, California 92262
(888) 515-8726
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Rim Nordic Ski Area, Inc. is located off Highway 18 just a short distance west of Big Bear Lake. Situated across the road from Snow Valley Ski Resort, Rim Nordic offers a groomed trail system with tracks and skating lanes. Snowshoers are also welcome to roam the trails. Rentals are available on-site as is a gift shop that also offers snacks.
Rim Nordic Ski Area, Inc.
35100 State Highway 18
Running Springs, CA 92382
(909) 867-2600
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San Antonio Ski Hut is run by the Sierra Club and located on Mt.Baldy. The hut is located at 8,200 feet and accessed by a steep 3-mile hike with a 2,200 foot elevation gain. It sleeps up to 24 and offers an outhouse, solar lighting, a fully-equiped kitchen of utensils, dishes and cookware. Trailhead starts 1 mile past the locked gate of San Antonio Falls Road.
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San Antonio Ski Hut
San Antonio Falls Road
Mt. Baldy, CA 91759
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Keller Peak Ski Hut is run by the Sierra Club and located near Big Bear Lake. Exclusively available to Sierra Club members, The hut is located at 6,800 feet and accessed by hike or vehicle. It sleeps up to 40 and offers 2 rustic living/dining rooms, 2 dormitory lofts with sleeping pads. Fully equipped kitchen with cookware, dishes, utensils. Furnish your own food, sleeping bag, flashlight and personal necessities. Located between Running Springs and Big Bear Lake across from the Snow Valley Ski Area parking lot.
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Keller Peak Ski Hut
35100 State Highway 18
Running Springs, CA 92382
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