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Fresh Powder and Fresh Perks: What’s New at Ski California Resorts This Season! 🎿✨

From Gourmet Dining to Faster Lifts: What’s New at Ski California in 2024

The Lift Line Just Got Shorter 🚠

Nothing kills a powder day vibe like a lift line longer than the drive to the resort. Luckily, Ski California resorts have stepped up their game with new lifts that promise to whisk you up the mountain faster than ever. These aren’t just upgrades—they’re game-changers. New chairs at several resorts mean more runs and fewer waits. Translation? More shredding, less standing.

Here are some examples of new lift investments across Ski California resorts to make "The Lift Line Just Got Shorter" section more concrete and enticing:

1. Mammoth Mountain's Broadway Express Upgrades

  • Mammoth has added efficiency to one of its most popular routes, ensuring fewer bottlenecks at the base. The addition of Chair 23 to the list of open lifts early this season means more skiers can access the higher terrain quickly. 🚠

2. Big Bear's Snow Valley Express Quad

  • Snow Valley, part of Big Bear Mountain Resort, now features a high-speed quad lift, replacing the slower Chair 3. This upgrade cuts uphill time in half, letting you spend more time on the slopes and less time freezing your toes in line. ❄️

3. Mountain High's Express Expansion

  • Mountain High is introducing its revamped "Blue Ridge Express," which services advanced terrain with better speed and comfort. Ideal for reducing congestion on peak weekends. 🚀

Foodie Heaven in the Snow 🥙❄️

Remember when ski lodge food was just overpriced chili and rubbery pizza? Not anymore. This year, resorts across California are serving up gourmet dining options that range from locally sourced farm-to-table menus to swanky après-ski cocktails. Mammoth is rumored to be testing new gastropub-style offerings at Canyon Lodge—yes, please! 🍹🍔

Epic Experiences Off the Slopes

If you think the fun stops when the lifts do, think again. Resorts are introducing innovative programs that let you explore the mountains in fresh ways. Whether it’s night skiing, guided snowshoe treks, or yoga classes with snowy peaks as your backdrop, there’s something for every taste.

Mammoth: 17 Lifts and Counting! ⛷️

Mammoth Mountain isn’t just flexing its snow muscles—it’s showing off with 17 lifts already open! Here’s what’s spinning right now:

  • Broadway Express 1

  • Stump Alley Express 2

  • Face Lift Express 3

  • Roller Coaster Express 4

  • High 5 Express

  • Unbound Express 6

  • Chair 8

  • Gold Rush Express 10

  • Discovery Express 11

  • Chair 14

  • Eagle Express 15

  • Canyon Express 16

  • Schoolyard Express 17

  • Chair 23

  • Panorama Lower and Upper

  • Village Gondola

If these names sound like a dream itinerary, it’s because they are. Whether you’re carving down Stump Alley or taking in the views from Chair 23, Mammoth is a shredder’s paradise this season. 🏔️

Planning to upgrade your look this winter? Check out these must-have items that’ll keep you toasty, dry, and looking like a slope-style pro.

  • Why You Need It: Waterproof, windproof, and guaranteed to make you look like a pro—even if you spend half the day on your butt. ❄️

  • Why You Need It: A versatile combo of waterproof, windproof, and warmth that doubles as a raincoat. Because SoCal weather loves surprises. 🌦️

  • Why You Need It: Anti-fog, UV-protected, and comes with two interchangeable lenses. Because visibility is key when you’re bombing down the slopes. 🕶️

Side Note: Is it just me, or did every ski shop forget about Cyber Monday? No ski boots, no skis, not even a lousy sale on poles! Come on, folks. Help a skier out! 🥲

The Big Takeaway: Better Days Ahead 🏔️

With so many upgrades, Ski California resorts are reminding us why winter is the most wonderful time of the year. Whether you’re hitting the slopes at Mammoth or trying out new gourmet eats, this season is shaping up to be one for the books.

Proverb to Remember:

“Good snow is a gift, but great resorts are where memories are made.”

Your Turn! What’s your favorite thing about skiing in California? Share this article with your ski crew or drop a comment about what you’re most excited for this season. Don’t forget to save it for future planning! 🏔️🎿

See you on the slopes! 🏂

Sasha Everett & the Ski So Cal Insiders

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