Overview
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- 8 Advanced
- 6 Expert
Mt Baldy has been around for over 50 years. Take a step back in time where things move at a gentle pace. Located just 14 miles North of the 210 Fwy. in the City of Upland, Mt Baldy is the largest, closest, and best mountain in Southern California. It has 2100 vertical feet of terrain and over 400 skiable acers.
This... year Mt Baldy has added a ski and snowboard park that will be open this year by the end of November. We have many more jumps, rails, boxes and wild features to get your mojo pumping. Mt Baldy is also proud to announce the long awaited completion of our 7 million gallon snow making reservoir. This means bigger and better snow coverage throughout the season. If you haven't been to Mt Baldy in a while, now is a great time to come check us out! Read more
This... year Mt Baldy has added a ski and snowboard park that will be open this year by the end of November. We have many more jumps, rails, boxes and wild features to get your mojo pumping. Mt Baldy is also proud to announce the long awaited completion of our 7 million gallon snow making reservoir. This means bigger and better snow coverage throughout the season. If you haven't been to Mt Baldy in a while, now is a great time to come check us out! Read more
Operations
Status
Reopen TBA
Lifts Open/Total
0 of 4
Weekday Hours
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Trails Open/Total
0 of 26
Weekend Hours
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Stats & Conditions
Base Elevation
6,500 ft
24-hr Snowfall
0"
Vertical Drop
2,100 ft
Avg Base Depth
0"
Peak Elevation
8,600 ft
Photos
Mt. Baldy Logo
Mt. Baldy Trail Map
Reviews & Tips (65)
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El niño is Baldy's best pal best terain in so cal if it is covered, that being said even if it is bring the rock board and bs ready to p-tex after the best conditions. If it dumps this is where you want to be the day after, if not don't waste the time and money.
written Jan 12 2012 - 10:15 PM
I agree with Tsao Ling. I still wouldn't have gone if they paid me and I wish I read these reviews before, but I haven't been to any SoCal mountains yet. When we got to the "snow", my friend and I actually ended up walking up to the top of the only run to what we thought was a chairlift that would take us to more than a 2" base of slush. It sounds stupid, but from just looking at the run there is no way anyone can consider that a run. We said fuck it, packed our shit and got some good night boarding in at Summit for only 15$ more. Even if you are a beginner don't take the 20$ offer. You won't learn until there is actually some snow there.
written Jan 01 2012 - 08:49 PM
I would not go here even if they paid me to go! the one lift was slushy as fuck and all the riders were clusterfucked by the tubing little bitches. u literaly got stuck in the middle of the ride and u had to walk the rest of the way down. In the vietnam our ski resorts were far more superb and pristine.
written Dec 31 2011 - 07:30 PM
Just simply don't waste your time and stay away. Spend the money and make the drive to go else where. I can not believe how unorganized and ancient this place is. Safety seems to be a foreign concept to them. Most of the crowd that was there was there for the tubbing area. In order to get to the tubbing area people need to walk across the one and only run that is open. When going through this area you need to dodge tons of pedestrians, including a ton of little kids. Some of these kids were throwing rocks in the snow area where you snowboard and it scratched the bottom of my board. Need less to say, I was less than happy about this. The staff was not very knowledagle and not very willing to help you at all. The locker area very small in you need a ton of quarters for the lockers. If you do decided to try it, inspite of my advice, go with very low expectations and two rolls of quaters. Also, please email me to let me know how it went, chili4@yahoo.com.
written Dec 31 2011 - 02:35 PM
I took my girlfriend to Mt. Baldy to teach her how to snowboard...The prices were cheap so it seemed like a good place to learn...There was only one run open...whatever we propably would have been on one run anyways anywhere else...the problem was that the run is way to flat and slushy. She couldn't even go fast enough to effectivly learn. And not to mention there where so many rocks!!!!!!!...When a resort cares about my equipment and snowboarding experience, I give them my full support....Someone needs to invest a couple million in this place to jumpstart. It would be a sweet place if they came up to speed with todays snow making and chair lift technology. Save your money and the bottom of your board and don't go!!!!!!
written Dec 30 2011 - 03:57 PM
two thumbs down for MT. BALDY
disrespectful staff with dumb little attitudes.
FALSE ADVERTISING AS WELL!!!!!!!!
idk what else to say, either listen and stay away from mt baldy or just go check it out and be disappointed for yourself.
they say their begginer slope is open only and they say its like big bears intermediate run but DONT BUY THAT LIE!!!!!!! IT SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
written Dec 30 2011 - 02:23 PM
We were not lucky to have much snow, but the place must be good
with lots of snow. But the lounge is UGLY and the restrooms MESSY and DIRTY. Skiers spend lots of money there, why don't they bother to fix this place and make it more nicer?? Only reason we went there it is the closest to us, otherwise I would go to Big Bear or other place. Ugh, keep on dreaming about Mammoth...Our daughter skied for the first time, took a ski lesson and learned well, the instructors are nice and good at their job. Waiting for more snow, will go there again.
written Dec 27 2011 - 02:31 PM
only one trail was open, slushy snow i will came back only if there is frsh snow
written Dec 25 2011 - 11:47 AM
MAKE SURE TO CALL THEM! THEIR WEBSITE IS NOT ALWAYS ACCURATE! I HAVE GONE 4 TIMES AND 2 OF THE TIMES I HAD TO TURN BACK DUE TO HORRIBLE WEATHER AND INACCURATE INFORMATION ON THE WEBSITE. WHEN THEY SAY " COME ON UP" , MAKE SURE TO CALL AND ASK IF ALL THE SLOPES ARE OPEN. BESIDES THAT, ITS A REALLY PRETTY PLACE TO SKI.
written Dec 20 2011 - 03:10 PM
Been a long time since I dawned skis! Mt Baldy was a wake up call! Sink or swim. Swimming was gr8!!! The staff was over the top, and the open slopes where challenging and rewarding. If you are suicidal or getting back in the saddle Mt Baldy is a good place to go. Pace Yourself.
written Apr 11 2011 - 09:34 AM
Just gotta know where and when during the season to ski certin parts of the mountain. Baldy is epic!.... Ego snow is here now... won't be for long... plannin on havin lots of fun before they close.
written Apr 11 2011 - 12:31 AM
Went there for the first time last week. Coming from Austria I have great expectations in skiing resorts. There were only 2 slopes that had enough snow to ride on but they were all in really good condition and maintained really well. The lifts are really old and are definitely in need of some upgrades. I think even as a kid in austria, I do not remember riding on a lift that old. Besides that Mt. Baldy is definitely worth the trip. Its only an hour from the LA metro area which is another big plus.
written Apr 07 2011 - 02:07 PM
We thought the season was over in early March, but we got up to Baldy after a recent storm on the 15th. The mountain was covered and the snow was great! If you want enough snow to ski on, though, you need to come right after a storm - one cold enough to dump snow, not rain. We love Baldy for a quick local day. The terrain is challenging enough for a quick ski fix and the views are great. If you are a beginner, be prepared to do some blue runs for sure and take the lift back down to the parking lot. If you enjoy sipping hot cocoa by the fireplace in the lodge, be prepared for beautiful views in a lodge that hasn't been updated since - well, a super long time, but there is a fireplace and sometimes it is even on. Food is typical beach-shack, local ski lodge type - not great and really expensive. The lifts are super slow, which can sometimes lead to longer lines. If you're headed up right after a storm, bring your chains, and watch-out for sliding sports cars! All in all, even though the place is rustic, when the snow is great, it is the best local skiing around. Enjoy!
written Apr 03 2011 - 09:01 AM
The closest mountain to Downtown Los Angeles, Mt Baldy should be reserved for the more advanced skiers and riders. The recent storms in late March delivered Baldy a decent amount of snow. The windy peak elevation sits at 8600'. Steep trails, decent terrain, technically challenging areas with trees and rocks, Beginners be warned, there aren't many enjoyable bunny slopes .. the flats are SUPER-flat, and the steeps are, well, Steep. The only con is that the lifts are antiquated, there's no terrain park, and the bar is beer and wine only. * no hard-alcohol. -- other than that, for the price and relatively close proximity, I would def give Baldy a recommendation for any rider or skier that is looking for a mountain that is more on the challenging side. - Cheers to everyone in the Southern California Ski Scene.
written Apr 01 2011 - 04:18 PM
Mt. Baldy is not for the faint of heart and thin skinned. You need guts and heart to ride this mountain. Don't expect to be hand held or pampered. Mt. Baldy requires those who are wild and free! Not for beginners but, if you want to improve your skills quickly, this untouched-beautiful mountain is for you. Brava to Mt. Baldy!!!
written Mar 26 2011 - 10:40 PM
