SKI & WINTER | CALIFORNIA
Sweet ski deals for California resorts
If you want to save money yet still yearn for a jolly slide on the slopes, this is your year to shop around. Here's a selection of what California resorts are offering.
Mountain High
Location: 27 miles northwest of San Bernardino
Acres: 290 (in three areas)
Lifts: 16
Vertical: 1,600 feet (peak, 8,200)
Snow-making: 75%
Deal: "3-Peat" ticket package for beginners, with three days of gear, classes, lift tickets (non-holiday), plus one-day lift ticket at end, for $129; experienced skiers, "6-Pack" package, six eight-hour lift tickets (non-holiday), $179. Free parking near main lodge for carpoolers.
Contact: (888) 754-7878, www.mthigh.com
Snow Summit
Location: Big Bear Lake, 45 miles northeast of San Bernardino
Acres: 240
Lifts: 14
Vertical: 1,200 feet (peak, 8,200)
Snow-making: 100%
Deal: New ski-stay packages, up to 25% off lodging and lift tickets; same carpool discount as Bear Mountain.
Contact: (909) 866-5766, www.snowsummit.com
Bear Mountain
Location: Big Bear Lake, 45 miles northeast of San Bernardino
Acres: 198
Lifts: 12
Vertical: 1,665 feet (peak, 8,805)
Snow-making: 100%
Deal: Check online for carpool special days, when cars with two or more skiers get 10% off every lift ticket, at ski shop, food; same lodging discounts as Snow Summit; ticket good at both resorts (shuttle runs between).
Contact: (909) 866-5766, www.bearmountain.com
Mt. Baldy
Location: 15 miles north of Ontario
Acres: 400
Lifts: 4
Vertical: 2,100 feet (peak, 8,600)
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