Ski resorts in California (the United States)
1 ski resorts in California (the United States), with top elevations from 3,369 to 3,369 m. Compared here: base elevation, top elevation, vertical drop, kilometres of slopes, lifts and the breakdown of runs by level.
Compare the ski resorts in California
Every cell shows only what the resort publishes: where we have no figure there is a dash, never an estimate. The vertical drop is the top elevation minus the base elevation, and the level breakdown is a percentage of the ski area, worked out from the figures each resort publishes.
| Resort | Base | Summit | Vertical drop | Ski area | Lifts | Terrain breakdown | Rental |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Mountain | 2,424 m | 3,369 m | 945 m | 3,500 acres | 25 | — | Rent skis |
Frequently asked questions about skiing in California
Which ski resorts are there in California?
This page compares 1 ski resorts in California, spread across these areas: California. Each one has its own page with its elevations, its ski area and its ski rental.
When do the ski resorts in California open?
For the 2026/27 season, the 1 resorts in California with a calculated window open between November 13, 2026 and November 13, 2026, and close between May 25, 2027 and May 25, 2027. These are expected dates and depend on the snow: the confirmed ones, resort by resort, are on the season dates page.
Where can you rent skis in California?
1 of the 1 resorts in California on this page have their ski rental bookable online with Caranva, with pick-up at the resort itself. The "Rental" column in the table links straight to each one.