Come to Southern California where you can ski or snowboard and swim in the ocean all in the same day. Within a couple of hours drive of Los Angeles you can ski or snowboard and enjoy the majestic beauty of the California mountain range. Owner Direct Vacation Rentals offers a wide variety of vacation rentals either in the city or in the mountains at the ski resort. A selection of accommodations includes condo and lodge rentals, chalet rentals and large, luxurious house rentals. Mountain High is the closest resort to the city, only 90 minutes from Los Angeles and 75 minutes from Orange County with no mountain driving. Mountain High consists of 3 different resorts that offer a wide variety in terrain and challenge for all skier and snow boarder levels. For the experienced snowboarder, challenge yourself at Mt. Baldy, the resort with the steepest vertical in Southern California. The resort also consists of 3 mountains spanning 800 acres including tree runs, moguls, quarter pipes and open glades. Traveling from San Diego is also an option as Mt Baldy and Mountain High are a 2 1/2 hour drive.
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The San Bernardino Mountains spans over 660,000 acres and includes the highest mountain ranges in Southern California with elevations as high as 11,502ft. Only 30 minutes from the base of the San Bernardino Mountains, Snow Valley is a great family resort with a snow play area for the kids and a good balance of runs for all skier and snowboarder levels. Bear Mountain, a 100 miles northeast of Los Angeles is a four season resort area. It's sister resort is Snow Summit and together they are known as Big Bear. Owner Direct Vacation Rentals has a variety of vacation rental options to choose from including mountain cabins, chalets and condominiums, self sufficient apartments and luxury homes. Whether your is to desire to stay in the city and have access to all of the urban amenities or enjoy the natural scenic beauty and fresh air and stay in the mountains, Owner Direct has the perfect vacation rental option to make your stay memorable.
Southern California Ski Resorts Statistics
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| Expert |
0 |
0 |
20 |
25 |
5 |
| Advanced |
25 |
37 |
20 |
40 |
30 |
| Intermediate |
50 |
41 |
40 |
25 |
35 |
| Beginner |
25 |
22 |
20 |
10 |
30 |
| Longest Run |
1.2 km |
2.6 km |
4.0 km |
0.8 km |
2.0 km |
| Vertical Drop |
518 m |
488 m |
640 m |
366 m |
317 m |
| Base |
2176 m |
2012 m |
1981 m |
2134 m |
2073 m |
| Top |
2684 m |
2499 m |
2621 m |
2499 m |
2390 m |
| Number of Lifts |
12 |
16 |
4 |
14 |
12 |
| Surface Lifts |
3 |
5 |
0 |
3 |
1 |
| Double Chairs |
4 |
5 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
| Quad Chairs |
1 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Click for more detailed information on all California ski resorts:
California Ski Resort Mountain Statistics & Map
Gold Country/Sierra Mountains, California Ski Resort Mountain Statistics & Map
Lake Tahoe Ski Resort Mountain Statistics & Map
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