I was thinking of a short (2 hours or less) or a drive (up to 6 hours)
2007-01-10 04:24:40 · 7 answers · asked by Baker 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Los Angeles
Colorado, or Whistler
COPPER MOUNTAIN
Copper is the perfect vacation destination for Colorado skiing and snowboarding. Copper is easily accessible, located just 75 miles west of Denver in the heart of Summit County, Colorado. Copper is Summit County's largest ski area with over 2,400 ski-able acres and averages 280" of snowfall during our ski season. Of all the Colorado ski resorts, Copper has plenty to offer for all ages and abilities. It has a new village featuring plenty of incredible lodging options, shops, restaurants, bars and family activities. All of our lodging is just steps away from the mountain and gives you access to the Copper Mountain Athletic Club. Take your pick from Economical Bronze Lodging to Exquisite Platinum Lodging.
2007-01-10 04:33:41 · answer #1 · answered by flightpillow 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you want to go close, Snow Summit and Bear Mountain are considered the best ski areas locally. If you are an advanced skiier, I would go to Bear Mountain. Otherwise, I would go to Snow Summit. They have the best coverage, snowmaking, facilities, etc. They are located in Big Bear. www.snowsummit.com or www.bigbearmountain.com
If you don't mind a 6 hour drive, you should drive up to Mammoth Mountain. It has more snow, more runs, and a much larger mountain than any SoCal resorts. You can actually ski all morning or afternoon and not cross your path once (unless you are incredibly fast skiier). There are 26 lifts, 2 gondolas, and some trails over 2 miles long. www.mammothmountain.com
Either way, always carry chains.
2007-01-10 05:15:16 · answer #2 · answered by Capt. Obvious 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been to Mammoth and the skiing the just great. However the ride is a good 5 hours. Good luck.
2007-01-10 05:20:22 · answer #3 · answered by Steven 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mammouth has the best skiing, about a 5 hour drive.
Mountain high is the closest and easiest to get to (about an hour).
2007-01-10 06:10:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Bear Mountain, I once met Jason Hervey from the Wonder Years there, I was on the same chairlift with him and his girlfriend... later we tag teamed her back at his hotel room. Bear Mountain rocks!
2007-01-10 07:23:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're willing to drive lake Tahoe
2007-01-10 13:11:47 · answer #6 · answered by khalidah m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
big bear or mountain high...big bear a bit nicer...mountain high a bit less crowded and easier in terms of distance, driving (you wont need chains) etc.
2007-01-10 04:59:51 · answer #7 · answered by kevbeer2003 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋