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California: best ski resorts

List of the best ski resorts in California (6 test reports and 26 evaluations based on facts)

Best ski resort in California

The ski resort Mammoth Mountain is the best ski resort in California. With 4.4 out of 5 stars, it has the highest rating in California.

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California: top ski resorts

California – limit to

Park: 1. Yosemite National Park

California – switch to

Tourism regions: 1. Mammoth Lakes , 2. Lake Tahoe

Mountain ranges: 1. Sierra Nevada (US) , 2. Carson Range , 3. Cascade Range , 4. San Bernardino Mountains , 5. San Gabriel Mountains , 6. Siskiyou Mountains

1-32 out of 32 ski resorts

1. Mammoth Mountain

Total result

Test result: 4.4 out of 5 stars

Highlights (5 from 18 evaluation criteria)

Slope offering

Snow reliability

Orientation (trail map, information boards, sign-postings)

Cleanliness and hygiene

Friendliness of staff

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2. Palisades Tahoe

Total result

Test result: 4.3 out of 5 stars

Highlights (5 from 18 evaluation criteria)

Ski resort size

Slope offering

Snow reliability

Beginners

Advanced skiers, freeriders

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3. Heavenly

Total result

Test result: 4.1 out of 5 stars

Highlights (5 from 18 evaluation criteria)

Slope offering

Slope preparation

Friendliness of staff

Advanced skiers, freeriders

Ski resort size

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4. June Mountain

Total result

Test result: 3.6 out of 5 stars

Highlights (5 from 18 evaluation criteria)

Slope preparation

Cleanliness and hygiene

Friendliness of staff

Slope offering

Snow reliability

Details

4. Northstar California Resort

Evaluation: 3.6 out of 5 stars

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among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts

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6. Sierra at Tahoe

Total result

Test result: 3.5 out of 5 stars

Highlights (5 from 18 evaluation criteria)

Slope offering

Lifts and cable cars

Snow reliability

Slope preparation

Access, on-site parking

Details

6. Homewood Mountain Resort

Total result

Test result: 3.5 out of 5 stars

Highlights (5 from 18 evaluation criteria)

Slope preparation

Slope offering

Snow reliability

Orientation (trail map, information boards, sign-postings)

Cleanliness and hygiene

Details

8. Sugar Bowl

Evaluation: 3.4 out of 5 stars

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among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts

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8. Bear Valley

Evaluation: 3.4 out of 5 stars

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among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts

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10. Kirkwood

Evaluation: 3.3 out of 5 stars

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among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts

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11. Donner Ski Ranch

Evaluation: 3.1 out of 5 stars

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among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts

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11. Dodge Ridge

Evaluation: 3.1 out of 5 stars

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among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts

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11. China Peak

Evaluation: 3.1 out of 5 stars

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among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts

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14. Snow Valley

Evaluation: 3 out of 5 stars

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among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts

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14. Snow Summit – Big Bear Lake

Evaluation: 3.0 out of 5 stars

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among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts

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14. Bear Mountain – Big Bear Lake

Evaluation: 3.0 out of 5 stars

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among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts

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17. Mt. Shasta Ski Park

Evaluation: 2.9 out of 5 stars

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among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts

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17. Mt. Baldy

Evaluation: 2.9 out of 5 stars

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among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts

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17. Mountain High East

Evaluation: 2.9 out of 5 stars

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among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts

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17. Boreal

Evaluation: 2.9 out of 5 stars

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among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts

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21. Mountain High West

Evaluation: 2.8 out of 5 stars

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among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts

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22. Soda Springs

Evaluation: 2.7 out of 5 stars

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among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts

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22. Tahoe Donner

Evaluation: 2.7 out of 5 stars

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among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts

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22. Mt. Waterman

Evaluation: 2.7 out of 5 stars

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among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts

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25. Badger Pass

Evaluation: 2.6 out of 5 stars

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among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts

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26. Mountain High North

Evaluation: 2.5 out of 5 stars

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among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts

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27. Alta Sierra – Shirley Meadows

Evaluation: 2.4 out of 5 stars

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among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts

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28. Plumas Eureka Ski Bowl

Evaluation: 2.3 out of 5 stars

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among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts

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29. Coppervale

Evaluation: 2.2 out of 5 stars

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30. Granlibakken

Evaluation: 2.1 out of 5 stars

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among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts

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30. Stover Mountain

Evaluation: 2.1 out of 5 stars

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among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts

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30. Buckhorn Ski and Snowboard Club

Evaluation: 2.1 out of 5 stars

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among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts

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