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California Ski Resorts

Mount Shasta snowboarding yellow suit

Mt. Shasta Ski Park: Peaks, Parks and Pow at Shasta Ski Park

Mount Shasta Ski Park first opened for the winter season of 1985 – 86, growing over the years into a premier California ski resort for beginner and intermediate skiers, as well as snowboarders. Its namesake mountain reaches a height of…

Z-Rock Boreal Mountain

Soda Springs Ski Resort: 15 Trails and Two Snowtubing Venues

As the closest ski area to Sacramento, Soda Springs Mountain Resort is an ideal place for beginners and families with young kids to get their feet wet (figuratively), while developing the skills needed to tackle more challenging skiing and snowboarding…

The Shirley Meadows at Alta Sierra

Alta Sierra Ski Resort: All the Info You Need for a Ski Trip

Alta Sierra Ski Resort isn’t your traditional full-fledged ski resort. It is, however, a fantastic way to spend the day in the great outdoors during Southern California’s winter ski season. Located high up in the Greenhorn Mountains of the Sequoia…

Dodge Ridge Ski Area CA

Dodge Ridge Ski Area California: 67 Trails Near the Bay Area

Considered one of the only family-owned ski resorts in the country for decades, this Californian gem was founded by the Purdy family in 1950 and then owned by the Helm family from 1976. In 2021, the ownership changed when the…

Village at Palisades Tahoe

Palisades Tahoe at Alpine Meadows: 3,600 Acres of Expansive Skiing

Proper Peaks may get a small commission from in-content links. We’ll look to put any of it towards lift tickets and gas to the slopes. Known as Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows for 60 years, this sprawling resort became ‘Palisades Tahoe…

Northstar California Ski Area

Northstar California Resort: A Groomer and Terrain Park Mecca

Proper Peaks may get a small commission from in-content links. We’ll look to put any of it towards lift tickets and gas to the slopes. Northstar California (formerly Northstar-at-Tahoe) is an intermediate-friendly ski resort that prides itself on its dedication…

Skier at mammoth mountain terrain park

Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort: Can’t-Miss California Skiing [Resort Guide]

Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort has 175 named trails spread across the mountain that will put a smile on any skier or snowboarder’s face. Mammoth Mountain, an Ikon Pass mountain, offers terrain to ride on for beginners all the way up…