Mt. Baldy   (...) While the staff is great, and the locals are tremendous, this is a very advanced mountain with extremely challenging conditions that are nothing like anything else in Southern California. You cannot compare a slope like, say, Vertigo at Mountain High West, rated as a double-black diamond, with any double-black diamond at Baldy, where the slopes are far steeper and have numerous obstacles. While I found some really sweet powder their last week, the area     is prone to very high winds, sheets of glassy ice where you would never expect them, and even after a big snowfall, there are stretches of mud, dirt, and rocks. If you take training seriously, and are experienced, and you pay attention every single second, and you don't mind having the living crap scared out of you, you can have a great time on this mountain. If you are lazy, drunk or inexperienced, be prepared to go home in a cast-- or a helicopter. --Ma Says Matthew. This ski resort has an average fraction of demanding trails and an average part of easy ski runs. Mt. Baldy has an okay diversity of ski runs and not too many lifts. The yearly snowfall is around average at Mt. Baldy. This ski area   has 400 acres of ski terrain, and it's all in wonderful condition. Mt. Baldy has the greatest altitude difference among ski areas in a 310 mile radius. The snow blanketed mountains of the San Gabriel Mountains is a view worth seeing. The 8 feet of good snow that falls here per year keeps the trails well blanketed all through the ski season. Some people prefer skiing and some snowboarding, either way, there are a lot of pleasant places for that in close proximity. Snowboarding and skiing in this part of California is lots of fun during the snow season. Mt. Baldy is a small-size ski mountain with a roughly average altitude difference compared to other west coast ski areas. The drop from top to bottom of 2,100 feet is ample for a perfect top to bottom run. This ski resort has 28 slopes, and they are beautiful. The natural attractiveness of the California mountains and the excitement of cruising down a slope are guaranteed to keep you returning. All of the 4 lifts are cool to take a ride with. Some exercise and just hanging out with your skiing buddies have folks coming here. You may have to settle for a hotel a bit far away from the bottom of the hill if you want to stay an extra day, but do book a room ahead of going in view of the fact that it is a very popular destination. The best piece of info on this resort is of course the ski run map of Mt. Baldy on this net page. The California mountains during snow season are a great spot for snowboarding or skiing. In wintertime the San Gabriel Mountains is a complete snowboarding or skiing delight. Mt. Baldy ski area management's own description          Hotels Near Mt. Baldy ski area, San Gabriel Mountains, California BEST WESTERN PLUS Heritage Inn Rancho Cucamonga/Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga 10.2 miles away BEST WESTERN Cajon Pass, Phelan 10.3 miles away Four Points By Sheraton Ontario-Rancho Cucamonga, Rancho Cucamonga 10.8 miles away Travelodge Ontario, Ontario 10.9 miles away Days Inn Ontario Airport, Ontario 10.9 miles away Super 8 Upland Ontario CA, Upland 10.9 miles away Econo Lodge Ontario, Ontario 11 miles away Hyatt Place Ontario Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario 11.2 miles away Aloft Ontario-Rancho Cucamonga, Rancho Cucamonga 11.4 miles away Ontario Airport Inn, Ontario 11.4 miles away Ramada Ontario, Ontario 11.4 miles away Comfort Inn Fontana, Fontana 11.4 miles away Quality Inn Ontario Airport Convention Center, Ontario 11.5 miles away Sheraton Ontario Airport Hotel, Ontario 11.6 miles away DoubleTree By Hilton Claremont, Claremont 11.6 miles away * Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different.   Trailmap Bigger Trailmap Pictures of Mt. Baldy ski area Bigger Picture Bigger Picture Stats Detailed Stats Management Description Description of Mt. Baldy ski area submitted by ski area management. Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Mt. Baldy ski area.   Ski Areas Near Mt. Baldy ski area: Mountain High, California , 8 miles away    1600 foot drop, 16 lifts, 62 runs    35% Expert & Adv.    40% Intermediate    25% Beginner Ski Sunrise, California , 8 miles away    816 foot drop, 4 lifts, 24 runs    30% Expert & Adv.    55% Intermediate    15% Beginner Mt Waterman, California , 12 miles away    1300 foot drop, 3 lifts, 10 runs    40% Expert & Adv.    25% Intermediate    35% Beginner Snow Valley, California , 41 miles away    1041 foot drop, 11 lifts, 30 runs    35% Expert & Adv.    35% Intermediate    30% Beginner Snow Summit, California , 51 miles away    1200 foot drop, 14 lifts, 31 runs    25% Expert & Adv.    65% Intermediate    10% Beginner Bear Mountain, California , 53 miles away    1665 foot drop, 12 lifts, 34 runs    30% Expert & Adv.    55% Intermediate    15% Beginner   Trails Near Mt. Baldy ski area: Pacific Crest Trail - section 7, overlapping , 2 miles away, 52.1 hiking miles, 7647 feet elevation difference Baldy Trail, Los Angeles , 2 miles away, 7.5 hiking miles, 7055 feet elevation difference Ontario Peak Trail, San Bernardino , 2 miles away,  5 hiking miles, 1159 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Mt. Baldy ski area: Mojave National Preserve, Barstow - CA , 54 miles away   Golf Courses Near Mt. Baldy ski area: Soltis Golf, Rancho Cucamonga , 10 miles away Claremont Golf Course, Claremont , 11 miles away Empire Lakes Golf Course, Rancho Cucamonga , 11 miles away