If skiing and snowboarding are your family's favorite winter sports, you don't have to travel far to get to the powder. Local parents share where to go snowboarding and skiing near Los Angeles and Orange County. Use our interactive map to find where to hit the slopes with your family this winter! Have we missed your family's favorite ski slope? Add it to our list below!
Looking for more winter fun? Discover Where to Take Your Kids Ice Skating and Snow Tubing & Sledding Near LA.
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway - Winter Adventure Center
Erynn said: There's snowshoeing and cross-country skiing at this Winter Adventure Center. You can also play in the snow at the top of the Tramway if the kids get tired of skiing!
Palm Springs, CA
1 review
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Snow Valley
Erynn said: Snow Valley allow skiers and snowboarders different levels of terrain to challenge themselves. There are even parks with rails and boxes for developing tricks! This spot does have equipment rentals and a Snow Play experience for outstanding sledding near the LA & OC area.
Running Springs, CA
1 review
Rim Nordic Ski Area
Erynn said: Bigger kids might enjoy a bit of cross-country skiing at Rim Nordic, which is located in the San Bernardino National Forest, in this authentic trail skiing experience. There are rentals available, and you can also try out snowshoeing if the mood strikes!
Note: Rim Nordic does not have a street address; follow their online directions to get there! They're across from Snow Valley Mountain Resort, as a guidepost.
Running Springs, CA
1 review
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Mt Baldy Resort
Erynn said: This spot is only 20 miles outside of LA but features over 4,000 acres of snow-covered terrain for skiing and snowboarding. You can take lessons or just show up to hop on the lift!
Mt Baldy, CA
1 review
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Mountain High Resort
Erynn said: Mountain High Resort has winter activities for the entire family! In addition to skiing and snowboarding, Mountain High's Yeti's Snow Park offers snow play and is an LA area favorite spot for snow tubing and sledding!
Wrightwood, CA
1 review
Mt. Waterman
Erynn said: 150 skiable acres and a warming hut make up the Mt. Waterman Ski Hill, so there's no shortage of fun for all ages. Lessons are available for both adults and kiddos.
This location has no rentals so you need to bring your own gear!
La Canada Flintridge, CA
1 review
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