Get ready to grab the crew, load up the car, and crank up that playlist.
BIG BEAR MOUNTAIN RESORT.
Between Big Bear and its next-door neighbor, Snow Summit, there are ample turns for all adventure seekers.
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Sometimes, the journey itself is something to savor.
Strap in, tune your playlist, and just enjoy the ride.
And, whenever enjoying the backcountry, also go prepared.
MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN & JUNE MOUNTAIN.
Leave the congested Los Angeles scene and head towards a gleaming So Cal jewel, Mammoth Mountain.
Set against the backdrop of the eye-popping Minaret peaks, Mammoth combines quintessential beach vibes and massive mountain terrain.
Once at Mammoth Mountain, dive into the highest lift-served skiable terrain in California.
Being just 30-minutes further north from Mammoth Mountain, June boasts fresh tracks even on its busiest days.
On the mountain, keep an eye out for Glenn Plakeand his colorful trademark mohawk.
The U.S. National Ski Hall of Fame athlete can often be seen heading off into side-country excursions.
Whitney in the distance.
When people come together over killer BBQ, making friends is second nature.
OWENS RIVER
Just miles north of Bishop, the Owens River Gorge is remarkable for many reasons.
Seek out the Whitmore Hot Springs, Wild Willy’s Hot Springs.
Both are well known and easy to access.
We promise, the search is worth it, and the result is just as relaxing.
SQUAW VALLEY ALPINE MEADOWS.
With 6,000-plus acres to explore, theres a veritable smorgasbord of tasty lines and big-mountain terrain to ride.
For an unmatched view, head up the back bowls at Alpine Meadows from the Sherwood lift.
What youll find is wide open terrain and ranging pitches, all with unique views of Lake Tahoe.
As the bumper sticker says, “God Bless Johnny Cash.”
As this stop will prove, pie makes for the perfect travel snack for those on the go.
DONNER PASS SUMMIT TUNNELS
Discover a unique, historic man-made wonder just outside the town of Truckee.
The Donner Pass Summit tunnels are a well-earned stop for intrepid hikers and snowshoers.
With dramatic lighting pouring in through endpoints and cracks in the wall, the stop is an uncanny experience.
