Mt. Baldy Alpinsenteromtaler

CALIFORNIA / MT. BALDY

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Sierra Nevada Sørlige California

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Mountain High Snow Valley

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rowen somich

Gale gnar, ikke dra, for da har jeg allerede kjørt på ski med kraften :)

stoda59

Et fint sted å dra på grunn av det lette trykket, også kjent som folkemengder. Utsikten der oppe er ganske fantastisk, og på klare dager kan du se så langt som Catalina Island. Hele Los Angeles-bassenget og Inland Empire fyller ut det 180+ graders spektakulære synet. Den varmende hytta har en ganske god hamburger og god stemning. Fjelldelen av kjøreturen er så kort at den er over på omtrent ti minutter etter start.

Joe Shred

Flott fjell, masse gjemmer seg, diamantløp, pudderdager. Forferdelige rapporter om åpningstid og løyper åpne, blandet informasjon om dager åpne. Jeg bor langt unna, jeg vil kjøre i tett trafikk, jeg vet at Chair 3 vil være åpen på forhånd. I dag tidligere klokken 10 sa Chair 3 avhengig av vindens tillatelse. "Det er super mild vind i dag" Blue Bird-dag. I dag tidligere sa Chair 4 åpen klokken 10. Nå klokken 11 samme dags rapport. Endret Chair 4 stengt. Nå klokken 11 samme dags rapport sier Chair 2 og 3 åpner i tide. Dette skjedde hele skiåret 2024. Jeg kan ikke oppleve Mount Baldy med Wishy Washy åpen, ikke åpen, kanskje åpen og forplikte meg til å kjøre 2 timer hver vei. På 90- til 2000-tallet opplevde jeg aldri en dag Mount Baldy ikke var åpen om morgenen etter en pudderstorm innen klokken 10.

Iris Zhan

Vi bestilte en skitime med billett og leie til sønnen min. Vi fikk imidlertid beskjed om at timen hans ble avlyst! UTEN å varsle oss! Billettmottakeren ga oss to alternativer, og begge var i bunn og grunn at vi skulle betale samme beløp, men ingen time for den lille gutten min! Jeg spurte henne hva jeg mente med pengene jeg betalte for timen, og svaret var: «Jeg tror ikke du forstår.» Jeg sa: «Jeg forstår!» Hun ville at jeg skulle kjøpe en billett samme dag til sønnen min til full pris, som ville være lik/mer enn timebilletten. Til slutt dukket sjefen opp. Hun insisterte på at feriestedet sendte meg varsel via tekstmelding, men jeg leste den ikke. Jeg søkte gjennom meldingene mine foran øynene hennes og fant ingenting fra Mt Baldy som sa at timen var avlyst! Hun hjalp oss deretter med å få en billett til sønnen min med litt rabatt, siden den dagen jeg bestilte timen hans. Og jeg endte opp med å gi sønnen min en skitime alene! Det er hans første skitur, jeg meldte meg på en profesjonell time av sikkerhetsmessige årsaker! Jeg er skuffet over arrangementet, den uplanlagte avlysningen uten noe varsel! Oppdatering: Kundeservicen insisterte fortsatt på at de sendte en tekstmelding for å informere meg om kanselleringen. Jeg må vise all kommunikasjonen fra Mt Baldy Resort som bevis på at de ikke gjorde jobben sin med å informere kunden om den UPLANLAGTE kanselleringen. Og de ga meg ALDRI en grunn eller engang en unnskyldning! Veldig skuffet! Hvis det hadde vært en 0-stjerners anmeldelse, ville jeg gitt dem 0.

Jimmy Skiing

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Walter Kibler

Located in the heart of the San Gabriel Mountains in the remote Angeles National Forest wilderness, Mount Baldy is perhaps best known for its location right beside the most prominent peak in the range, Mount San Antonio, whose snow capped peaks can be seen from the city of Los Angeles. A true ski area—not a resort—without the snowmaking or amenities most SoCal resorts are known for, Baldy offers some of the rawest slopes anywhere. But the resort’s unrefined and modest dimensions won’t be for everyone, and the remarkable views don’t tell the whole story. Mount Baldy seldom sees the snowfall totals that other, farther North California resorts do, with dry spells lasting weeks or more. On the worst days, you can expect entire terrain pods to be shut down due to poor coverage. However, although it tends to be unenjoyable when dry, the mountain can see feet of snow in a single storm, making for some of the best powder days anywhere. The area tends to remain a bit colder than Southern California resorts nearby because of its higher elevation, but temperatures can fluctuate around freezing during earlier season months, resulting in freeze/thaw cycles and a crusty, icy base layer. Occasionally, the resort even sees rain. It’s not really until February that the most reliable temperatures and terrain openings tend to occur, although good powder days can occur as early as November. Due to the inconsistent snowstorm conditions, Mount Baldy often sees clear skies throughout the season. And on a regular bluebird day, views open up to some of the most astonishing terrain at any ski resort. Baldy isn’t the most imposing or tall resort, but it’s surrounded by some truly stunning peaks. The most notable mountains in the area include Telegraph Peak, which is one of the most picturesque mountains in the region, and the true Mount Baldy peak, which is actually a miles and a half from the ski area that takes its name, the third most prominent mountain in Southern California. Beginner and intermediate terrain at Baldy is limited, with very little grooming outside a couple beginner areas. On the other hand, the resort boasts an incredible concentration of truly extreme terrain even with an impressive in-bounds vertical drop. The resort marks off the most formidable chutes and cliff areas as Extreme Danger Zones, with warnings posted on maps and signs. Some trails require free falls, and a few lines are so extreme that months of accumulation is required before they’re skiable. Getting to some, but not all Extreme Danger Zone territories requires passing a warning sign, but if you're looking for the most extreme lines, it's entirely likely that you will unknowingly enter one anyway. All obstacles in these areas are unmarked, so scoping lines is an absolute must. When it comes to areas that aren’t Extreme Danger Zones, getting around Baldy is fairly straightforward. The resort generally maintains decent signage and displays clear trail maps at major junctions. However, certain trails are a bit difficult to find, and some signs can get snowed in as the season progresses. Mount Baldy is probably more integrated with sidecountry skiing than any other ski resort in the United States, and some of these iconic peaks are home to popular out-of-bounds routes. Baldy's in-bounds elevation doesn’t extend nearly as high as the mountains it sits on, and gates near the top of lifts allow visitors to easily hike to several backcountry routes and ski directly back into the resort. Some backcountry routes are even accessible without hiking and can be lapped via lift. Additionally, some solid touring routes can be reached from the Baldy parking lots. However, these backcountry areas are not patrolled or avalanche controlled, and several fatalities have occurred in recent years. Be sure to use utmost caution when exiting the resort. To keep in-bounds guests safe after storms, Baldy conducts extensive avalanche mitigation work when necessary. However, especially heavy snow dumps coupled with the nature of the resort’s terrain, certain mountain sections can be quite complicated to address. Some advanced areas, most notably South Bowl, typically take several days to mitigate—and can remain closed through small parts of the peak season. That being said, if you’re looking to go in for a break, Mount Baldy offers at least one option no matter what day it is. Besides the Notch Restaurant, which offers food, drink, indoor seating, and bathrooms, a small hut also exists at the base of Chair 1. Mount Baldy’s function-over-form ideology also manifests when it comes to the lifts themselves. Baldy’s four double lifts offer poor capacity, and they’re all slow, fixed-grip chairs. Thankfully, the mountain rarely sees large crowds, so lift lines tend to stay short, although resort traffic has increased slightly in recent years. It’s worth noting that a line will build up pretty much every day at the base as everyone tries to load Sugarpine Chair 1. The only other place where long lines do occur is at the ticket window—skiers have to check in there to claim their physical ticket, even if bought in advance, so anyone not holding a season pass will have to wait in line there. Lodging Within a mile of the resort lies a 7 luxury cabin complex and a large, single party lodge. The nearest town, Mt Baldy, which is 5 miles away offers a few more small accommodation options. The best bet for close-by lodging is Upland, which is 25-45 minutes away. No matter where you stay, accessing Mount Baldy requires traversing a narrow, windy mountain pass that can see sketchy conditions at times. Aprés-ski As a remote mountain with no on-site lodging, Baldy does not lend itself to an extensive aprés-ski atmosphere. That being said, the area boasts an amicable atmosphere, and the bar at the Notch Restaurant can offer enjoyable happy hour vibes. Verdict: Mount Baldy isn’t perfect—but it really isn’t trying to be. For those looking for crazy chutes, easy-to-reach backcountry, and a laid back Southern California atmosphere, this resort is really hard to beat. While it can be quite a pain to reach the mountain, ticket prices remain refreshingly low, undercutting every major destination resort in the state. For those experienced enough to handle it—even if staying entirely in-bounds—the Baldy experience is quite the bargain.

Marvin Huynhle

This is a great place to pick up ski/snowboarding. Tickets and location is quite accessible for those in the LA area. Has never been too crowded for my purposes (including weekend/holiday rushes). This year ('22-23) they added more park stuff on thr latter half of the bunny slope which enabled me to practice jump and rail stuff for thr first time. Loved the experience and growth I've made through this facility. Worth supporting!

Anonymous

After waiting on hold for 10 minutes, it forced me to leave a voicemail. No call back. No reply to my email either. I just wanted to know if they offer a discount for disabled veterans, like every other ski resort. I finally got through to someone a couple days later only to find out that they don't. And that the ticket prices for my selected day had increased. I explained to them that I would have been able to purchase the lower price ticket had their customer service responded. They didn't do anything to make the situation right. Got to the mountain the next day and first thing I saw was a group of younger guys almost fighting over a pair of stolen gloves. Then I found out chair 4 was closed (essentially half the mountain) because they didn't have enough staff. I found out the resort is only paying their employees minimum wage- no wonder they can't find workers. So, I paid $81 to ride one lift all day. Not worth it. I won't be going back.

Bobby Linnes

Old school Baldy lifts has been providing thrills and joy for generations. It's a classic local ski/board area like no other. Facilities are basic. Follow the ridgelines and you'll find yourself looking into some fantastic bowls that will force adrenaline through you veins.

Jonathan

I paid for everythinng (lift,tube,food,parking) and i only have fun tru lifting the top of the mountain...other than that food service takes forever just for a sandwich or nuggets! So we ended up wasting $400!!!!!