Ski Areas in California
California Ski Resorts
California is a region of United States offering skiing and snowboarding in 25 American Ski Resorts, including Heavenly, Lake Tahoe and Mt Baldy.
Snow Forecasts for California
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Discovery Basin | 57cm 23in |
| Badger Pass | 37cm 15in |
| Boreal | 35cm 14in |
| Mount Shasta | 35cm 14in |
| Soda Springs | 35cm 14in |
Forecast updated : 16 Nov 2025 08:36 UTC
California Ski Resorts
Largest ski areas in California
The most extensive downhill ski areas in California, by total downhill piste length.
| Ski Resort | Pistes |
|---|---|
| Lake Tahoe | 259km 161 miles |
Highest altitude ski resorts in California
The highest altitude ski resorts in California, by base / resort altitude.
| Ski Resort | Resort |
|---|---|
| Badger Pass | 2,194m 7,198ft |
| Bear Valley | 2,346m 7,697ft |
| Boreal | 2,400m 7,874ft |
| Discovery Basin | 2,088m 6,850ft |
| Donner Ski Ranch | 2,143m 7,031ft |
| June Mountain | 2,300m 7,546ft |
| Kirkwood | 2,380m 7,808ft |
| Mammoth Mountain | 2,400m 7,874ft |
| Mountain High | 2,500m 8,202ft |
Highest lift-served ski areas in California
The highest lift-served skiing in California, by the highest lift (top) altitude.
| Ski Resort | Top |
|---|---|
| Heavenly | 3,060m 10,039ft |
| June Mountain | 3,090m 10,138ft |
| Kirkwood | 2,990m 9,810ft |
| Lake Tahoe | 3,080m 10,105ft |
| Mammoth Mountain | 3,370m 11,056ft |
| Mt Baldy | 2,621m 8,599ft |
| Northstar-at-Tahoe | 2,620m 8,596ft |
| Sierra-at-Tahoe | 2,700m 8,858ft |
Best ski areas for Beginners in California
The best beginner ski areas in California, rated according to the availability of easy slopes and ski schools.
| Ski Resort | Beginn. |
|---|---|
| Badger Pass |  |
| Heavenly | |
| Mammoth Mountain | |
| Mt Baldy | |
Best ski areas for Intermediate Skiers in California
The best intermediate ski resorts in California, rated by the length and number of easy to moderate ski runs.
| Ski Resort | Interm. |
|---|---|
| Badger Pass | |
| Heavenly |  |
| June Mountain |  |
| Kirkwood | |
| Lake Tahoe | |
| Mammoth Mountain | |
| Mt Baldy | |
| Northstar-at-Tahoe | |
| Sierra-at-Tahoe | |
Best ski areas for Expert Skiers and Snowboarders in California
The best ski areas for Advanced and Expert skiers and boarders in California, rated by the availability of steep pistes and/or the accessibility of freeride and off-piste terrain.
| Ski Resort | Experts |
|---|---|
| Heavenly | |
| Mammoth Mountain | |
| Mt Baldy | |