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Local resorts

• Big Bear Mtn Resorts includes Bear Mountain and Snow Summit. The two resorts have interchangeable tickets and a free 1.5 mile shuttle. 26 lifts combined. Bear Mtn. has advanced terrain parks. Lift tickets ~$50.
• Mammoth Mountain Located in Mamoth Lakes, about a 5 hour drive from Los Angeles, or one hour from Bishop.
• Snow Valley, a bit closer than Big Bear.
• Mountain High, with E. and W. resort. The West resort is about 80% snowboarders and has terrain parks. Lift tickets ~$50, or buy a 6-pack for $180. Driving time from Pasadena is about 1 hour.
• Mount Baldy. Driving time from Pasadena is about 1 hour.

It looks like Mt. Waterman (in the San Gabriels) is no longer in business.

Backcountry Skiing

(nothing here yet)

Location of some ski resorts, embedded into Google Maps:

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Rock Climbing Areas

Mountains

Other activities [i.e. hiking, canyoneering, caving, skiing, ice climbing]

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