Mountain High is the closest major mountain resort to San Diego. Though you won't see it in a lot of publications, this is a great choice if you want to avoid mountain driving.
The mountain features a vertical rise of 1,600 feet, with 47 trails and 220 acres of terrain. For the boarders, Mountain High has five terrain parks, a half-pipe, a jib park and a newly built "chill deck" for those much-needed Red Bull breaks.
Vital Statistics:
Opening Day: Nov. 1, 2003
Directions:
Mountain High is 135 miles from San Diego. Take I-15 north and exit on Highway 138 (Palmdale/Lake Silverwood
exit), go west 13 miles to Highway 2 and then through Wrightwood to ski area.
Snowboarding:
One half-pipe and five terrain parks with new features including an 8-foot-high swing set box and a 32-foot-long double roller box.
Lift-ticket prices:
Daily rates:
Adult (13+): $40-$44
Child (7-12): $17
Season passes:
Adult (13+): $299-$499
Child (7-12): $149-$199 ($99 with purchase of Adult pass)
Child 6 and under: $149 (free with purchase of Adult pass)
Rentals:
Standard ski package: $25/day (children under 12, $15/day)
Snowboard package: $30/day
Important Dates
Projected opening days: 180
Days open last year: 180
Year open: 1941
Average snowfall: 160 feet
Lift Information
Total number of lifts: 13
High speed quads: 2
Quad chairs: 1
Triple chairs: 2
Double chairs: 5
Surface lifts: 3
Resort Stats
Top elevation: 8200 ft.
Bottom elevation: 6600 ft.
Vertical drop: 1600 ft.
Longest run: 1.60 mi.
Skiable Area: 220 acres
Snow making: 209 acres
Runs/trails (beginner): 25 percent
Runs/trails (intermediate): 35 percent
Runs/trails (advanced): 40 percent
General Information:
(760) 249-5808, Snow Report: (888) 754-7878.
Web site: www.mthigh.com
Mountain High
