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Winter Fun

Whether you're into racing down the slopes, playing in the snow, or making s'mores by the crackling fire, California offers countless ways for your family to enjoy a winter vacation.

Take a scenic gondola ride over Palisades Tahoe

Go cross-country skiing at Badger Pass Ski Area

Find California ski experiences for every level

Find do-it-yourself winter fun at a California Sno-Park

Surf in the morning, ski in the afternoon in SoCal

Enjoy Mammoth Mountain winter fun in July

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Palisades Tahoe

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Enjoy a 2.4-mile, 16-minute gondola ride that connects two Palisades Tahoe base villages: the Village at Palisades Tahoe and Alpine Lodge.

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Yosemite in Winter

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With over 90 miles of marked cross-country skiing trails and 25 miles of groomed track beginning at Badger Pass Ski Area, there’s a lot to explore during winter at Yosemite National Park.

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California’s Amazing Ski and Snowboard Options

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With more than 30 ski resorts and numerous opportunities for downhill, cross-country, and backcountry adventures, California offers a wide range of skiing and snowboarding options.

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9 Ways to Make a California Snow Trip Even Better

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All you need is a $15 day permit and your own gear to enjoy do-it-yourself winter fun at one of California's 18 Sno-Parks.

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Play in the California Snow

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Big Bear and Snow Summit are close enough to the SoCal coast that you could surf in the morning and ski in the afternoon.

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Want to ski in a t-shirt? Mammoth Mountain has enjoyed three epic seasons that lasted into August (1995, 2017, and 2019), and the lifts typically stay open until July.

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Ski Lift

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Ski resorts are just the beginning of California's snow-filled family fun.

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Winter in Mammoth Lakes
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Race Inner Tubes & Sleds
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7 Reasons Why Families Love Skiing In California
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Family Snow Adventures
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6 Awesome Alternative Winter Activities
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Palisades Tahoe
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6 Ski Runs with Stunning Views
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12 Awesome California Snow Adventures
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