Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding California

Best ski resorts for advanced skiers in California (best difficult slopes, ski routes) as well as best powder snow skiing/freeriding in California

6 test reports

Best rating:
5 out of 5 stars

Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding California – Advanced skiers, freeriders Heavenly
Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding California – Advanced skiers, freeriders Palisades Tahoe Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding California – Advanced skiers, freeriders June Mountain Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding California – Advanced skiers, freeriders Sierra at Tahoe Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding California – Advanced skiers, freeriders Homewood Mountain Resort

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California: freeride ski resorts and ski resorts for very good skiers (advanced skiers)

1-6 out of 6 ski resorts
1. Mammoth Mountain
North America USA California Mammoth Lakes
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Countless challenging descents through steep rock gullies lead from the Top of the Sierra down to the… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 22.9 km (26%)
  • Ski routes: 100 km
Details
1. Heavenly
North America USA Western United States Lake Tahoe
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Heavenly
The Heavenly ski resort is very popular among advanced skiers. The slopes, which are sparsely wooded… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 34 km (36%)
  • Ski routes: 40 km
Details
1. Palisades Tahoe
North America USA Western United States Lake Tahoe
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Palisades Tahoe
The Palisades Tahoe ski area is a paradise for advanced skiers. The highlights are at KT-22, Headwall,… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 65 km (33%)
  • Ski routes: 50 km
Details
4. June Mountain
North America USA California Mammoth Lakes
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
June Mountain
At June Mountain, half a dozen difficult and extremely difficult runs await. With fresh snow, this is… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 18.4 km (45%)
Details
4. Sierra at Tahoe
North America USA Western United States Lake Tahoe
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Sierra at Tahoe
In the Sierra at Tahoe ski area, advanced skiers will get their money's worth on the many steep and… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 11.5 km (25%)
Details
4. Homewood Mountain Resort
North America USA Western United States Lake Tahoe
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Homewood Mountain Resort
Throughout the entire ski area, advanced skiers will find challenging slopes distributed across the… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 1 km (5%)
  • Ski routes: 20 km
Details
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