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California Skiing


People who are not residents of California, don't always thinking of skiing when they think of the state. However California is home to a number of excellent ski resorts, and in fact even hosted the 1960 Winter Olympic Games.

Ski areas and resorts in California include: Warming Hut at Mount Waterman, Southern California
  • Alpine Meadows - near Lake Tahoe
  • Alta Sierra at Shirley Meadows - in Southern California
  • Badger Pass - in the Southern Sierra Nevadas, in Yosemite National Park
  • Bear Mountain - in Southern California
  • Bear Valley - between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite National Park
  • Boreal Ridge - near Lake Tahoe
  • Buckhorn Ski and Snowboard Club - 40 miles (64 kilometers) North of Los Angeles
  • Diamond Peak - near Lake Tahoe
  • Dodge Ridge - near June Lake
  • Donner Ski Ranch - near Lake Tahoe
  • Granlibakken - near Lake Tahoe
  • Heavenly Ski Resort - near Lake Tahoe
  • Homewood Ski Resort - near Lake Tahoe
  • June Mountain - in the Southern Sierra Nevadas
  • Kirkwood Mountain Resort - in Kirkwood, near Lake Tahoe
  • Kratka Ridge - in Southern California
  • Mammoth Mountain Ski Area - at at Mammoth Lakes in Southern Sierra Nevadas
  • Mount Baldy Ski Lifts - 45 miles (72 kilometers) from Los Angeles
  • Mount Shasta Ski Park - Just East of Interstate 5 between Mount Shasta and McCloud
  • Mount Waterman - in Southern California
  • Mountain High - in Southern California
  • Northstar at Tahoe - near Lake Tahoe
  • Sierra-at-Tahoe - in Twin Bridges, near Lake Tahoe
  • Sierra Summit - in the Southern Sierra Nevadas
  • Snow Summit - in Southern California
  • Snow Valley - in Running Springs in Southern California
  • Squaw Valley Ski Resort
  • Sugar Bowl - in Norden, near Lake Tahoe
  • Soda Springs - near Lake Tahoe
  • Tahoe Donner - near Lake Tahoe
  • Trinity Mountain Resort - in Southern California
Below are some books and posters about skiing in California:

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Lake Tahoe, California, USA
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Aquaplaning, San Diego, California
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Sugar Bowl, California, USA
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50 Classic Backcountry Ski and Snowboard Summits in California: Mount Shasta to Mount Whitney

By Paul Richins Jr.

Mountaineers Books
Paperback (239 pages)

50 Classic Backcountry Ski and Snowboard Summits in California: Mount Shasta to Mount Whitney
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50 Classic Backcountry Ski and Snowboard Summits in California offers some of the finest ski and snowboard descents in California, ranging over a 550-mile span from the Cascade Range in the north to the Sierra Nevada in the south. Grouped into nine geographical regions, these summits represent the best of the best-from well-known destinations to more remote areas to a sampling of the highest peaks. Historical anecdotes about each region round out the guide for an entertaining and informative read.

Trips range from a half day to seven days, and while all can be completed on either snowboard or skis, the author makes specific recommendations for the best snowboard descents. Each trip description includes a complete narrative of the ascent and descent plus information on trip highlights, trip duration, level of difficulty, mileage, elevation gain, and access. The appendix includes a list of California's highest peaks.

This is the most complete information available in one volume, featuring the widest selection of premier ski mountaineering and snowboard routes in California. With 70 b&w photos and 60 maps.

Alpine Sierra Trailblazer: Where to Hike, Ski, Bike, Fish, Drive from Tahoe to Yosemite, 5th Edition (Alpine Sierra Trailblazer: Where to Hike, Ski, Bike, Fish, Drive)

By Jerry Sprout

Diamond Valley Company
Paperback (240 pages)

Alpine Sierra Trailblazer: Where to Hike, Ski, Bike, Fish, Drive from Tahoe to Yosemite, 5th Edition (Alpine Sierra Trailblazer: Where to Hike, Ski, Bike, Fish, Drive)
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With a printing history that dates back 20 years, its no wonder ALPINE SIERRA TRAILBLAZER is called the outdoor bible for the High Sierra by local press. Vacationing families and adventure athletes alike have come to rely on Trailblazer s trail-tested advice and descriptions to a four-season treasure trove of recreational excursions. The new 5th edition, covers some 300 different hikes, beginning at the north shore of Lake Tahoe, extending south through Markleeville and Hope Valley, then on to Sonora Pass and Mono Lake, and ranging up to the Tuolumne Meadows region of Yosemite National Park. Hikes vary from out-of-the-car strolls to daylong treks. Along the way is a full array of mountain bike rides, fishing trips, and cross-country skiing. Eye-catching layout and trademark organization make this comprehensive guide easy to use. Six maps and nearly 200 photographs compliment the text. Trailblazer country includes hikes into eight wilderness areas (Carson-Iceberg, Mokelumne, Desolation, Emigrant, Mt. Rose, Hoover, Ansel Adams), along with three national forests, and a dozen state and county parks. All activities are within a two-hour drive of the Sprout s home turf near Markleeville, California this book is the fruit of a lifetime of alpine exploration. Extras in ALPINE SIERRA TRAILBLAZER include a Trailblazer Kids section, outdoor tips and safety precautions, concise fact sheets, strategies for visiting the Sierra, and a Resource Links section a well-organized list visitor information, conservation groups, museums and cultural attractions, accommodations and eateries, recreational outfitters, as well all the public agencies contacts for camping and backcountry permits.

Backcountry Skiing California's High Sierra

By John Moynier

Falcon
Paperback (224 pages)

Backcountry Skiing California s High Sierra
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Detailed descriptions of 60 of the best ski and snowboard descents in California's High Sierra.

Ski Tours in Southern California

By Daniel E Anderson

D.E. Anderson
Paperback (211 pages)

Ski Tours in Southern California
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Cross Country Ski Trips in Southern California has 68 of the best ski tours in the mountains of Southern California, from Mt. Pinos, San Gabriels, San Bernardinos (including Big Bear, and San Gorgonio), San Jacintos, and the San Diego backcountry.

Each tour is illustrated with a map, and has a trip summary (with mileage and elevation information), directions to the trailhead, and trip description and directions. 211 pages, 5.5 x 8.5', trade paperback, index, maps, and photographs.

Skiing USA: The Insider's Guide: Where to Ski, Where to Stay, Where to Eat in the 30 Best U.S. Ski Resorts (Fodor's Sports)

By Fodor's

Fodor's
Released: 1995-08-29
Paperback (336 pages)

Skiing USA: The Insider s Guide: Where to Ski, Where to Stay, Where to Eat in the 30 Best U.S. Ski Resorts (Fodor s Sports)
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·Everything you need to know to plan the perfect ski-resort vacation at the 30 best U.S. ski resorts in California, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Montana, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, Utah, Vermont, and Wyoming. For each resort, it includes:
· Descriptions of terrain and runs, recommendations of the best runs for novices, intermediates, and experts.
· Details on lifts, elevations, lift rates, and base facilities.
· Recommended resorts, lodges, hotels, inns, and B&Bs.
· Where to eat on and off the mountain, no matter what your budget.
· Après ski action and nightlife.
· Written by Clive Hobson, who reported on U.S. skiing for more than a decade as editor of Ski Canada magazine.

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