Snow Zone: The West Coast
By Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles
The best ski resorts in California, Oregon and Washington.
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Kirkwood
1501 Kirkwood Meadows Dr, Kirkwood, CA
Beginners are welcome, but this mountain is packed with thrills for the hard-core skier. -
Heavenly
3860 Saddle Rd, South Lake Tahoe, CA
A mega-resort where skiers take their chances on the black diamonds by day and the red diamonds by night. -
Squaw Valley USA
1960 Squaw Valley Rd, Olympic Valley, CA
A world-class ski resort continues to build on its Olympic legacy since hosting the 1960 Winter Games. -
Mount Rose
22222 Mount Rose Hwy, Reno, NV
A down-tempo resort that boasts high altitude, dry snow and a city next door full of apres-ski opportunities. -
Mammoth Mountain
1 Minaret Rd, Mammoth Lakes, CA
Small town bustles when temperatures drop, as skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts flock to this winter playground for fresh-fallen snow. -
June Mountain Ski Area
3819 Hwy 158, June Lake, CA
Beginner and intermediate skiers swoosh down the snow-covered slopes of Mammoth's sister mountain.
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Mount Bachelor
13000 SW Century Dr, Bend, OR
Oregon's largest winter resort features downhill, telemark and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, tubing and more. -
Mount Hood Meadows Ski Resort
PO Box 470, Government Camp, OR
Winter sports fans flock to this snow zone for snowboard pipes, cross-country and advanced ski runs. -
Mount Hood Ski Bowl
87000 E Hwy 26, Government Camp, OR
With 960 acres of snow to carve up and the country's largest night-skiing area, you can't go wrong. -
Timberline Ski Area
Timberline Lodge, Government Camp, OR
One of the longest ski seasons in North America and miles of vertical terrain distinguish this snow park from the rest.
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Alpental at the Summit
I-Hwy 90 Exit 52, Snoqualmie Pass, WA
Double-black diamonds and exciting backcountry provide a thrilling escape. -
Mount Baker Ski Area
Bellingham, WA
Go for the big backcountry. And stay for the big backcountry. -
Crystal Mountain Ski Resort
33914 Crystal Mountain Blvd, Crystal Mountain, WA
Great snow, big runs and lots of fast lifts. -
Stevens Pass Ski Area
Stevens Pass Hwy and Hwy 2, Skykomish, WA
From Tube City to cross-country skiing, this resort offers more than just slopes. -
Summit at Snoqualmie
Alpenhaus Lodge Gate Rd 906, Snoqualmie, WA
Superior night skiing and accessibility in a varied snowpark 45 minutes from Seattle.
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Doc's Ski Haus
3101 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
Find old-school Alpine equipment alongside the newest ski gear under one roof. -
REI
1800 Rosecrans Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA
The Shangri-la of gear for those who spend their time rock-climbing, backpacking, cycling and finding other ways to conquer nature. -
Sports Ltd
22642 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA
Skis and boards for all seasons fill this double-barreled action-sports boutique. -
Z J Boarding House
2619 Main St, Santa Monica, CA
Serving the holy trinity of board sports--skate, snow, and surf--with separate and equal consideration for each one.
