In a nutshell
Skiing in California is quite simply fantastic! Not only is the snowfall incredibly reliable and the scenery almost unbelievably beautiful, you’ll find the pistes perfectly groomed and the lift systems impeccably maintained. It’s all part of the service, designed to ensure you have the time of your life. This is skiing California-style!
Mammoth Mountain is absolutely massive and boasts the greatest reliable snowfall of any resort in North America – a staggering 32 feet! If you’re an expert, this is the mountain for you. The advanced terrain offers some of the best steep and deep skiing to be had anywhere. Which isn’t to say that beginners and intermediates are left out. Oh no. On a mountain this size, there’s plenty of room for everybody!
South Lake Tahoe is a magical landscape of water, ice and mountain and whichever resort you choose in this area, it will more than live up to your expectations of skiing in California. But what’s really different about South Lake Tahoe is the unique glitzy feel of the place. It’s located astride the borders between California and Nevada, where gambling is legal. Stay here if you like the sound of big Las Vegas-style casino hotels and some very glam après-ski!
Squaw Valley is focused on skiing, skiing, and more skiing! The scenery is of course, totally stunning, and the service is efficient and friendly. But the skiers and snowboarders who flock here tend to have one-track minds. If you’re a seriously expert skier, you’ll love it here.