California is home to some of the best and most well known ski resorts in the United States, with many centered around Lake Tahoe and many more spread across the state. Some of the ski areas are small, offering just a few chairlifts and a handful of trails, some are among the largest ski areas in North America. These are the 5 biggest ski resorts in California.
5 Biggest Ski Resorts in California
5. Kirkwood – 2,300 Acres
- 15 lifts, 86 trails
- 2,000 feet of elevation gain
- 354 inches of average annual snowfall
4. Northstar California – 3,170 Acres
- 20 lifts, 100 trails
- 1,830 feet of elevation gain
- 350 inches of average annual snowfall
3. Mammoth Mountain – 3,500+ Acres
- 25 lifts, 180 trails
- 3,100 feet of vertical rise
- 350 inches of average annual snowfall
2. Heavenly – 4,800 Acres
- 28 lifts, 97 trails
- 3,410 feet of vertical rise
- 251 inches of average annual snowfall
1. Palisades Tahoe – 6,000 Acres
- 39 lifts, 288 trails
- 2,850 feet of vertical rise
- 400 inches of average annual snowfall
