California Ski Resorts

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…