California’s major ski resorts

NAME: Alpine Meadows

Tahoe City

(530) 583-4232,

(800) 441-4423

www.skialpine.com

SEASON/TICKETS: Mid-November to mid-May

General: $58; ages 13-18, $49; 5-12, $10; under 5, free; 62-69, $39; 70 and up, $15.

LIFTS: 5 doubles, 3 triples, 2 high-speed quads, 1 high-speed six-pack, 2 surface

RUNS: 100+

Beginner: 25%

Intermediate: 40%

Advanced: 35%

Expert: n/a

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NAME: Bear Mountain

Big Bear Lake

(909) 866-5766,

(888) 786-6481

www.bigbearmountain resorts.com

SEASON/TICKETS: Late November to mid-April

General: $51; ages 13-21, $41; 7-12, $20; under 7, free.

LIFTS: 4 doubles, 2 triples, 1 quad,

2 high-speed quads, 3 Magic Carpets

RUNS: 24+

B: 15%

I: 15%

A: 40%

E: 30%

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NAME: Heavenly Mountain Resort

South Lake Tahoe

(775) 586-7000

(800) 432-8365

www.skiheavenly.com

SEASON/TICKETS: Nov. 16 to April 21

Prices vary depending on purchase and visit dates.

LIFTS: 4 doubles, 5 triples, 7 high-speed quads, 2 high-speed six-packs, 1 gondola, 1 tramway, 5 surface, 4 Magic Carpets

RUNS: 91

B: 20%

I: 45%

A: 30%

E: 5%

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NAME: Kirkwood Mountain Resort

Kirkwood

(209) 258-6000

(877) 547-5966

www.kirkwood.com

SEASON/TICKETS: Nov. 24 to April 30

General: $69; ages 13-18, $56; 6-12, $14; under 6, $8; 65-69, $38; 70 and up, $15.

LIFTS: 1 double, 6 triples, 1 quad, 2 high-speed quads, 2 surface

RUNS: 65+

B: 15%

I: 50%

A: 20%

E: 15%

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NAME: Mammoth Mountain Ski Area

Mammoth Lakes

(760) 934-2571

(800) 626-6684

www.mammothmountain.com

SEASON/TICKETS: Nov. 8 to May 26

General: $79; ages 13-18, $59; 7-12, $40; under 7, free; 65-79, $40; 80 and up, free.

LIFTS: 4 doubles, 7 triples, 1 quad, 9 high-speed quads, 2 six-packs, 3 gondolas, 3 surface

RUNS: 150

B: 25%

I: 40%

A: 20%

E: 15%

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NAME: Mt. Baldy Ski Resort

Mt. Baldy

(909) 982-0800

(909) 981-3344

www.mtbaldy.com

SEASON/TICKETS: Season dates unavailable at press time.

General: $49; ages 13-17, $39; 6-12, $19; under 6, free; 65 and up, $24.

LIFTS: 4 doubles, 2 surface

RUNS: 26

B: 20%

I: 40%

A: 20%

E: 20%

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NAME: Mountain High Resort

Wrightwood

(888) 754-7878

www.mthigh.com

SEASON/TICKETS: Mid-November to mid-April

General: $51; ages 7-12, $20; under 7, free; 70 and up, free.

LIFTS: 5 doubles, 2 triples, 2 quads, 2 high-speed quads, 3 surface, 2 Magic Carpets

RUNS: 60

B: 22%

I: 41%

A: 37%

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NAME: Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort Truckee

(530) 562-1010

(800) 466-6784

www.northstarattahoe.com

SEASON/TICKETS: Nov. 21 to April 13

General: $74; ages 13-22, $64; 5-12, $28; under 5, free; 65-69, $64; 70 and up, $28.

LIFTS: 1 double, 2 triples, 6 high-speed quads, 1 high-speed six-pack, 1 high-speed gondola, 2 surface, 4 Magic Carpets

RUNS: 83

B: 13%

I: 62%

A: 25%

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NAME: Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort

Twin Bridges

(530) 659-7453

www.sierraattahoe.com

SEASON/TICKETS: Mid-November to mid-April

General: $65; ages 13-22, $55; 5-12, $16; under 5, free; 65-69, $40; 70 and up, $18.

LIFTS: 5 doubles, 1 triple, 3 high-speed quads, 3 surface

RUNS: 46

B: 25%

I: 50%

A: 25%

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NAME: Snow Summit Mountain Resort

Big Bear Lake

(909) 866-5766

(888) 786-6481

www.bigbearmountain resorts.com

SEASON/TICKETS: Late November to mid-April.

General: $51; ages 13-21, $41; 7-12, $20;

under 7, free.

LIFTS: 5 doubles, 4 triples, 2 high-speed quads, 3 Magic Carpets

RUNS: 31

B: 10%

I: 25%

A: 40%

E: 25%

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NAME: Squaw Valley USA

Olympic Valley

(530) 583-6985

(800) 403-0206

www.squaw.com

SEASON/TICKETS: Nov. 17 to May 15

General: $73; ages 13-18, $55; under 13, $10; 65-75, $45; 75 and up, free.

LIFTS: 10 doubles, 8 triples, 1 quad, 3 high-speed quads, 4 high-speed six-packs, 1 gondola, 5 surface, 2 Magic Carpets

RUNS: 170+

B: 25%

I: 45%

A: 30%