California's major ski resorts

By Avital Binshtock, Special to the Los Angeles Times
11:10 AM PST, December 05, 2007

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Alpine Meadows

Contact
Tahoe City
(530) 583-4232, (800) 441-4423
www.skialpine.com

Season/tickets
Mid-November to mid-May
General: $58; ages 13-18, $49; 5-12, $10;
under 5, free; 62-69, $39; 70 and up, $15.

Lifts
5 doubles, 3 triples, 2 high-speed
quads, 1 high-speed six-pack,
2 surface

Runs
100+
Beginner: 25%
Intermediate: 40%
Advanced: 35%
Expert: n/a

Bear Mountain

Contact
Big Bear Lake
(909) 866-5766,
(888) 786-6481
www.bigbearmountain

Season/tickets
Late November to mid-April
General: $51; ages 13-21, $41; 7-12, $20;
under 7, free.

Lifts
4 doubles, 2 triples, 1 quad,
2 high-speed quads, 3 Magic Carpets

Runs
24+
B: 15%
I: 15%
A: 40%
E: 30%

Heavenly Mountain Resort

Contact
South Lake Tahoe
(775) 586-7000
(800) 432-8365
www.skiheavenly.com

Season/tickets
Nov. 16 to April 21
Prices vary depending on purchase and visit dates.

Lifts
4 doubles, 5 triples, 7 high-speed
quads, 2 high-speed six-packs,
1 gondola, 1 tramway, 5 surface,
4 Magic Carpets

Runs
91
B: 20%
I: 45%
A: 30%
E: 5%

Kirkwood Mountain Resort

Contact
Kirkwood
(209) 258-6000
(877) 547-5966
www.kirkwood.com

Season/tickets
Nov. 24 to April 30
General: $69; ages 13-18, $56; 6-12, $14;
under 6, $8; 65-69, $38; 70 and up, $15.

Lifts
1 double, 6 triples, 1 quad,
2 high-speed quads, 2 surface

Runs
65+
B: 15%
I: 50%
A: 20%
E: 15%

Contact
Mammoth Lakes
(760) 934-2571
(800) 626-6684
www.mammothmountain.com

Season/tickets
Nov. 8 to May 26
General: $79; ages 13-18, $59; 7-12, $40;
under 7, free; 65-79, $40; 80 and up, free.

Lifts
4 doubles, 7 triples, 1 quad,
9 high-speed quads, 2 six-packs,
3 gondolas, 3 surface

Runs
150
B: 25%
I: 40%
A: 20%
E: 15%

Mt. Baldy Ski Resort

Contact
Mt. Baldy
(909) 982-0800
(909) 981-3344
www.mtbaldy.com

Season/tickets
Season dates unavailable at press time.
General: $49; ages 13-17, $39; 6-12, $19;
under 6, free; 65 and up, $24.

Lifts
4 doubles,
2 surface

Runs
26
B: 20%
I: 40%
A: 20%
E: 20%

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