Best known for: Wide open runs and challenging moguls, Snow Valley has something for skiers and boarders of every level.
Best-kept secret: The "Monster Pipe" designed by professional snowboarder Steve Graham and the new Snowboard Park provide areas for snowboarders to experiment and perfect their skills.
Location: Five miles east of Running Springs on Highway 18 in the San Bernardino National Forest.
Season: Thanksgiving through Easter
Base elevation: 6,700 feet (2,042 meters)
Vertical rise: 1,141 feet (348 meters)
Terrain: 235 acres (95 hectares)
Longest run: 6,600 feet (2,012 meters)
Trails: 30% Beginner 35% Intermediate 35% Advanced
Annual snowfall: 135 inches (343 cm)
Snowmaking: 85%
Lifts: 5 triple chairs 7 double chairs
Lift capacity: 18,550 per hour
Lodging: Snow Valley is minutes from Running Springs and Lake Arrowhead Village where there are fabulous lodging choices - everything from resorts, hotels, motels, and bed and breakfasts.
Equipment rentals: Everything from gloves, goggles, sunglasses, and sunscreen to the latest ski and snowboard name-brand fashions from Quiksilver, Roxie, Billabong, Rusty, Descante, Northface, Marker, and many others!
