3 hours from L.A.
Snow Summit is one of the larger ski areas in Southern California, and is especially popular with nearby Angelenos. It’s a mid-sized resort, with 1,209 feet of elevation gain and 240 acres of skiable terrain. A majority of the runs here are groomer blues, but the small beginner area is a perfectly good place for anyone who’s just learning, and a full quarter of the mountain is black diamonds. A lift ticket here will also grant you access to Snow Summit’s sister mountain, Bear Mountain, as well as Snow Valley.
Lift tickets $119–$169