Best ski resorts California for advanced skiers, free-riders
12 Test reports: Sorted according to evaluation criteria - Advanced skiers, free-riders
1 - 12 from 12 Ski Resorts
1. Squaw Valley
Altitude info
1890 m - 2758 m (Difference 868 m)
Slopes
100 km
25 km
45 km
30 km
Ski lifts
30
Lift ticket
US$ 96,- / approx. € 76,- (Day ticket main season)
Towns/villages
Squaw Valley
Total result
4 of 5 Star
Altitude info
2083 m - 2632 m (Difference 549 m)
Slopes
100 km
25 km
40 km
35 km
Ski lifts
12
Lift ticket
US$ 84,- / approx. € 66,- (Day ticket main season)
Towns/villages
Alpine Meadows, Tahoe City
Total result
3.8 of 5 Star
1. Heavenly
Altitude info
1906 m - 3060 m (Difference 1154 m)
Slopes
94 km
18 km
42 km
34 km
Ski lifts
24
Lift ticket
US$ 95,- / approx. € 75,- (Day ticket main season)
Towns/villages
South Lake Tahoe
Total result
4.2 of 5 Star
Altitude info
2424 m - 3369 m (Difference 945 m)
Slopes
100 km
30 km
25 km
45 km
Ski lifts
28
Lift ticket
US$ 89,- / approx. € 70,- (Day ticket main season)
Towns/villages
Mammoth Lakes
Total result
4.6 of 5 Star
1. Sugar Bowl
Altitude info
2098 m - 2555 m (Difference 457 m)
Slopes
90 km
15.3 km
40.5 km
34.2 km
Ski lifts
12
Lift ticket
US$ 66,- / approx. € 52,- (Day ticket main season)
Towns/villages
Truckee
Total result
3.8 of 5 Star
Altitude info
1899 m - 2402 m (Difference 503 m)
Slopes
20 km
6 km
13 km
1 km
Ski lifts
6
Lift ticket
US$ 59,- / approx. € 47,- (Day ticket main season)
Towns/villages
Homewood
Total result
3.1 of 5 Star
Altitude info
2288 m - 3075 m (Difference 787 m)
Slopes
35 km
12.3 km
15.7 km
7 km
Ski lifts
6
Lift ticket
US$ 72,- / approx. € 57,- (Day ticket main season)
Towns/villages
June Lake Village
Total result
3.6 of 5 Star
Altitude info
1929 m - 2624 m (Difference 695 m)
Slopes
97 km
25 km
45 km
27 km
Ski lifts
14 · Cat-skiing
Lift ticket
US$ 95,- / approx. € 75,- (Day ticket main season)
Towns/villages
Truckee
Total result
3.8 of 5 Star
Altitude info
2024 m - 2698 m (Difference 674 m)
Slopes
46 km
11.5 km
23 km
11.5 km
Ski lifts
10
Lift ticket
US$ 77,- / approx. € 61,- (Day ticket main season)
Towns/villages
South Lake Tahoe
Total result
3.3 of 5 Star
10. Donner Ski Ranch
Altitude info
2142 m - 2371 m (Difference 229 m)
Slopes
52 km
13 km
26 km
13 km
Ski lifts
6
Lift ticket
US$ 42,- / approx. € 33,- (Day ticket main season)
Towns/villages
Truckee
Total result
2.9 of 5 Star
10. Soda Springs
Altitude info
2042 m - 2232 m (Difference 190 m)
Slopes
10 km
3 km
5 km
2 km
Ski lifts
2
Lift ticket
US$ 36,- / approx. € 28,- (Day ticket main season)
Towns/villages
Truckee
Total result
2.5 of 5 Star
12. Granlibakken
Altitude info
1924 m - 2015 m (Difference 91 m)
Slopes
2 km
1 km
1 km
0 km
Ski lifts
2
Lift ticket
US$ 24,- / approx. € 19,- (Day ticket main season)
Towns/villages
Granlibakken
Total result
1.9 of 5 Star
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The 84 cableways and lifts as well as 280 km runs distributed over the complete Arlberg area offer all possibilities. Keen winter sport fans from beginners up to professional, enjoy the varied Arlberg. more...
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