The Donner Ski Ranch: This offers all kinds of skiing territory for all ranks of skiers, from beginners to professionals. With a base altitude of 7031 feet, a summit altitude of 7781 feet, and a vertical rise of 750 feet, it has a yearly snowfall of about 33 feet. The amenities available here include a triple chairlift and five double chairlifts. You can spoil yourself by indulging at the cafeteria, cocktail lounge, ski shop, rental shop, and retail shop. You can also avail the facility of a free guided tour of the hill.



. The Highest Elevation is 2,372 m / 7,781 ft

. The Vertical Rise is 229 m / 750 ft

. It comprises of 460 acres, including a wide range of terrain of which, 25% is for beginners, 50% for intermediate levels, and 25% for advanced levels, which are meant for professional skiers, along with alpine skiing and a park.

. There are 50 runs, of which the longest is an amazing 1,609 m / 5,280 ft.

The Donner Ski Ranch is on the historic US Route 40, high atop the Donner Summit.

The Bear Valley Mountain Resort: The Bear Valley Mountain Resort will be a memorable experience as it boasts of 67 trails for all ranks of skiers, from beginners to intermediate levels to skilled professionals. The mountain has an altitude of 8,500 ft at the peak, and a yearly snowfall of 30 feet, along with snow making arrangements. It has amenities like two triple chairs, seven double chairs, and two surface lifts. It is open daily from November all through mid-April, from 9am - 4pm, including during the holidays. Parents need not worry, as there are child-care services available for children aged 2 years and older, on weekends and on holidays, the only condition being that the children have to be toilet trained. For those who do not know how to ski, the Ski School provides training facilities.

. The Highest Elevation is 2,591 m / 8,500 ft.

. The Vertical Rise is about 579 m / 1,900 ft.

. There are 67 runs, of which 30% is for the beginners, 40% for intermediates, and 30% for advanced levels, along with cross-country, skiing, and a park.

. The longest run is a stunning 4,828 m / 15,840 ft in length.

. There are a total of 11 lifts of which there are 2 triples, 7 doubles and 2 tow lifts.

. The yearly snowfall measures at about 1,143 cm / 38 ft, which is ideal for wonderful skiing.

The Bear Valley Mountain Resort is located on the picturesque all-weather Highway 4, which is situated between two lakes, namely Lake Tahoe and Yosemite. It can be accessed easily from all the parts of Northern California. If you are coming from Sacramento, you must take 99 south to 12 east to 49 south to 4 east and then carry on to Bear Valley.