Added: 03/28/2006 |
Some of the Most Renowned California Ski ResortsWhether you are an experienced skier or a novice to the sport, consider one of California ski resorts, featuring challenging trails for all skill
levels. Some of the greatest options include Alpine Meadows Ski Resort, the Squaw Valley Ski Resort and Bear Mountain Resort among others. All of the large ski resorts have snowmaking equipment and a number of trails that may vary from one location to another.
Rating with the most widely-reputed California ski resorts, Alpine Meadows provides skiers and snowboarders with over 2,000 acres of the most varied terrain in Tahoe that makes the resort the local's favorite. Available are all-inclusive ski weeks and ski school programs, such as learn-to-ski and learn-to-snowboard packages. The resort also introduces a brand new terrain park with over 25 trails, hits and quarter pipes, as well as a 600-foot long super pipe.
On-site and nearby activities include downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, hiking, fishing, biking, horseback riding, tennis, golf, shopping, boating, swimming and wildlife watching. The resort features spacious three-storey chalet with six bedrooms and three baths, seen as a wonderful getaway all-the-year-round. Situated on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe, the guests of the resort are three miles from Lake and restaurants, Meeks Bay and Chambers Landing, with outstanding beaches and amenities. Some of the plentiful resort amenities include a seven-person hot tub, fireplace, pool, sauna, tennis courts, fascinating views and large open floor plan.
One of the most visited California ski resorts, the Squaw Valley Ski Resort is also among the US most famous ski areas that was the site of the 1960 Winter Olympics. It also prides itself on being the second largest ski area at the Lake Tahoe after Heavenly Valley, and one of the largest ski areas in the United States. It is the only ski resort outside Europe that has the Funitel, in addition to its highly advanced chairlifts, high speed six packs and high speed quads.
Operating all-the-year-round, the resort offers an array of activities in both summer and winter, like a movie theatre, an ice-skating rink, horseback riding, tennis courts and a swimming lagoon and spa. Visitors can be also carried to the High Camp Bath and Tennis Club offering a number of entertainment venues or, as an alternative, they will enjoy Squaw's pedestrian village with the buildings and walkways adding ambiance and warmth to this European style mountain village.
The resort has made significant investments in environmental improvements, grooming equipment, and an expanded beginner trail and terrain park enhancements. Among on-site activities are snowboarding, downhill skiing, hiking, free snow shoes, fitness center, casinos, dining and shopping among others.
With 24 chairlifts serving more than 400 acres, a 1,700-foot vertical drop and over 50 trails, one of the most renowned California ski resorts, Bear Mountain Resort offers terrain for all ability levels of snowboarders and skiers. Both Bear Mountain and Snow Summit take pride in professionally taught snowboarding and skiing lessons for novices through experts.
In addition visitors are offered full service rental shops, complete sport shops, fine food outlets and full service bars.
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