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 ft of elevation gain and 240 acres of skiable terrain. A majority of the runs here are groomer blues, but the small beginner area is perfectly good 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.