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: 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!
Snow Valley
Erynn: 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.
Rim Nordic Ski Area
Erynn: 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.
Mt Baldy Resort
Ski lift tickets start at $35/person
Must be at least 40″ tall & able to load & unload the lift independently
Erynn: 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!
Mountain High Resort
Erynn: 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!
Mt. Waterman
Erynn: 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!
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