Most California ski resort locations are easily accessible by air from anywhere in the state.
Southern Californians with a skiing passion sometimes go skiing on weekday evenings after work. From Los Angeles, resorts in the San Bernardino and San Gabriel Mountains are the closest ski resort areas.
From San Francisco, you can drive to either North Lake Tahoe or South Lake Tahoe. Mammoth Mountain, located on the east side of the Sierras, is a long drive from either city and best reached by air.
Ski Resort Information
- All the big California ski resorts have snowmaking equipment. The portion of their trails that each ski resort can service varies.
- The typical California skiing season runs from November through March, but sometimes you can ski until June.
- If you are driving a rented vehicle, the California Highway Patrol often requires chains on the road to the ski resort. Ask your rental company how to acquire them.
