Mountain High
The closest ski resort to LA: three connected mountains with night skiing and a major snowmaking system.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
488m (1,601ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
2,499m (8,199ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
2,011m (6,598ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
213cm (84in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
59
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
14
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Skiable Area
121ha (299ac)
Total groomed and patrolled skiable terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Beginner
25%
Intermediate
50%
Advanced
25%
Best For
When to go
Average monthly snowfall and snowpack depth, with the typical operating window shaded.
Mountain High's heaviest snowfall and deepest snowpack both land in February.
- Snowfall
- peaks Feb
- Snowpack
- peaks Feb
- Typical season
- Dec – Apr
Snowfall: NOAA, 30-year normals (1991–2020).
Snow depth: NOAA, daily station data (1994–2023).
Location
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