Sierra Summit ski area, Central Sierra Nevada, California

Sierra Summit ski area, Central Sierra Nevada, California

Sierra Summit is a great place for a one day ski trip. It has enough variety to keep you from getting bored eventhough it's not a very large mountain. It has loads of fun challenging runs and some nice easy runs to keep the wife and kids happy too says Bob.

The annual snowfall is greater than average at Sierra Summit. This ski hill has a much higher than average share of advanced and expert runs and a much lower than average share of beginner and intermediate runs. The phenomenal seasonal snowfall of 25 feet is one

    of the greatest traits of this ski mountain. The 1,679 feet of height difference is not that bad; Sierra Summit makes good use of it all. All of the 11 ski lifts are enjoyable to hitch a ride with. This ski resort has a reasonable variety of slopes and enough
good ski lifts to serve them all. This ski resort has a wonderful selection of ski trails to fit all abilities; it's completely out of the question to get bored here. The nearest ski mountain with a more soaring drop from top to bottom is 123 miles away. There's 420 acres of skiable terrain, and it's all blanketed by ice cold snow. Sierra Summit is a small-size ski resort in possession of a medium altitude difference when compared to other west coast ski mountains. On this mountain you'll find 45 different trails; there's

a pleasant assortment to suit everyone. The snow covered mountaintops of the Central Sierra Nevada is a vista worth seeing. Snowboarding and skiing in this part of California is a lot of fun the whole snow season. Sierra Summit is an enjoyable ski hill with lots of advanced and expert ski trails. Because you're on this page you are almost certainly into skiing or snowboarding, either way, around here, you'll run into lots of wonderful ski resorts. The slopes at Sierra Summit may get simply crazy; but if you are hooked on thrills you are. There aren’t any hotel rooms around here, but if you're prepared to travel a small distance then no problem, but if you don’t have reservations, you may well end up snoozing in your vehicle. The pretty landscape of the California peaks and the wonderful feeling of coasting down the runs are cause enough to come here to ski. Getting a little bit of wonderful exercise and just being on the runs for a while have ski people coming here. The mountaintops of the Central Sierra Nevada in winter are a good site for skiing or snowboarding. The mountaintops of California in the wintertime are always good for skiing or snowboarding.

Special features: Three terrain parks with custom boxes and rails, family fun zones with jumps and rollers for those just starting out on freestyle terrain.

Sierra Summit ski area management's own description

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QUICK STATS
Vertical drop: 1,679 feet
Top Elevation: 8709 feet
Base Elevation: 7030 feet

Total Runs: 45
- 61% Expert and Advanced
- 28% Intermediate Runs
- 11% Beginner Runs
- Longest Run: 2.25 miles

Total Lifts: 11
- 7 Chair Lifts
- 4 Surface Lifts
- 1 Carpet Lifts

Skiing Area: 420 acres
- Snowmaking on 168 acres
Annual snowfall: 25 feet
Snowboarders Welcome

Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.235481
Longitude: -119.156899

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These outdoors activities are available near Sierra Summit ski area.

Ski Areas Near Sierra Summit ski area:

Mammoth Mountain, California , 25 miles away
   3100 vertical feet
   156 runs - 27 lifts
   35% Expert & Adv.
   40% Intermediate
   25% Beginner

June Mountain, California , 30 miles away
   2580 vertical feet
   37 runs - 7 lifts
   20% Expert & Adv.
   45% Intermediate
   35% Beginner

Badger Pass, California , 42 miles away
   540 vertical feet
   10 runs - 5 lifts
   5% Expert & Adv.
   55% Intermediate
   40% Beginner

Dodge Ridge, California , 76 miles away
   1600 vertical feet
   59 runs - 10 lifts
   20% Expert & Adv.
   40% Intermediate
   40% Beginner

Bear Valley, California , 92 miles away
   1900 vertical feet
   67 runs - 11 lifts
   35% Expert & Adv.
   40% Intermediate
   25% Beginner

Shirley Meadow, California , 94 miles away
   600 vertical feet
   7 runs - 3 lifts
   30% Expert & Adv.
   40% Intermediate
   30% Beginner

Whitewater Near Sierra Summit ski area:

Dinkey Creek, Fresno County , 7 miles away, Class V - 3.5 miles long (Dinkey Dome to Dinkey Campgrounds)

Dinkey Creek, Fresno County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Dinkey Creek Campgrounds to logging spur road)

San Joaquin River, Madera/Fresno County , 12 miles away, Class IV-V - 7 miles long (Mammoth Pool Dam to Mammoth Pool Powerhouse)

Trails Near Sierra Summit ski area:

Red Mountain Trail, Fresno County , 3 miles away, 16.8 hiking miles, 2167 feet elevation difference

Deep Creek Trail, Fresno County , 16 miles away, 8 hiking miles, 1608 feet elevation difference

Bobs Flat Trail, Fresno County , 19 miles away, 5.3 hiking miles, 1872 feet elevation difference

National Parks Near Sierra Summit ski area:

Devils Postpile National Monument, Mammoth Lakes - CA , 34 miles away

Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park - CA , 40 miles away