Northern California Ski Resorts
With the advent of winter, comes the thrilling Northern California recreation of skiing. The adventure and exhilaration of skiing makes it the most coveted Northern California attraction. Some of the most eminent Northern California ski resorts include:
Heavenly Ski Resort: the 8100-foot high saddle faces Lake Tahoe and can be accessed by a 1600-foot vertical lift. The director of the ski school was Olympic champion Stein Ericksen. The mountain, up to its apex at 10,400 feet is open to skiers. In total, nine summits are covered. It extends across two states and covers a ski-able terrain of 4800 acres and is the largest ski resort of California. It presents the longest vertical of the west coast. The largest and the most difficult runs are situated at the bottom of the hill, close to the parking lot. Providing unprecedented Northern California entertainment in the form of top-class skiing, Heavenly is among the number one Northern California ski resorts.
Cross country skiing is a major Northern California attraction. This Northern California entertainment is provided, among others, by the Kirkwood Cross-Country Center Ski Area. It is unique because of its seclusion. Huddled in the centre of the Eldorado National Forest, at the southernmost point of the Desolation Wilderness, this resort is frequently missed by most, other than the most avid skier. The trails extend up to 9000 feet over the floor of the valley and towers 10000 feet over the neighboring alpine vales. The steep elevation, the rugged terrain, the heavy snowfall and the out of the ordinary trek limit the number of visitors. This keeps the trails fresh. Adjacent to the day lodge, a three-quarter mile long loop in the meadow is specially designated for children.
Bear Valley Mountain Ski Resort: just outside Tahoe and away from the crowds is Bear Valley Mountain Ski Resort. Extremely steep runs, a lot of bumps and narrow chutes make for an exciting day of skiing or snowboarding. Snowboarders are welcomed to experience this mountain haven throughout the entire resort. Bear Valley was also host to the U.S. National Ski Championships in 1969.
Alpine Meadows: Ranked as one of North America’s top resorts, Alpine Meadows offers exceptional skiing and snowboarding adventures for the enthusiast and beginners alike. If you are new to the sport, take skiing or snowboarding lessons in a safe learning environment to ensure an enjoyable experience. If you live in the area and have children, sign them up for the Kids Team for a season of meeting new kids, learning technical snow-skills and fun!
Sugar Bowl: currently under renovation, the already spectacular Sugar Bowl Ski Resort promises to become even more spectacular! The Judah Residential project will expand the base facilities of Sugar Bowl, add 62 residential units, a new ski and board tuning facility, an expanded rental facility and the Mount Judah sun plaza. If you are planning a trip with 20 or more to the area for a day or more of skiing, be sure to check out their discounts for groups on tickets and rentals. After 10 years perfecting terrain parks and pipe in Jackson Hole, JP Martin will provide his exceptional skills this season to construct a snowboarders dream terrain park at Sugar Bowl. Don’t miss the fun!
Diamond Park Ski Resort: the brainchild of Art Wood, a developer with his roots in Oklahoma, and Luggi Foeger, an eminent ski consultant. The Ski Incline is equipped with snowmaking technology. All changes are made by voting among the locals. The ski-able terrain is increased by the installation of a lift that throws open the apex of the mountain. Black diamond runs are added at the summit. The resort towers over the Lake Tahoe. This family resort provides some North California attraction for each member of the family. The atmosphere is fun-filled making this Northern California entertainment enjoyable for every body.
Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort: this is the most remote Northern California ski resort, located within the Inyo National Forest. Though, it’s a bit south of El Dorado County. The resort looks over the John Muir and Ansel Adams backwoods in the west, the spires and valleys of the June Mountain in the north, and the Tioga Pass and Yosemite National Park in the east. Backcountry skiing and mountaineering enthusiasts throng the area in large multitudes. There are miles of meadows and slopes for cross-country skiing. This is the highest ski area in the state. Located 11053 feet above sea level, it presents about 150 ski trails and 28 lifts. This is a very well-organized resort and supplies all the information and every amenity that might be needed for this much loved Northern California recreation.
Other local Mountain Resorts to check out include: Northstar, Squaw Valley, Dodge Ridge, Sierra at Tahoe, Kirkwood, Boreal, Mt. Rose & Homewood.
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