tl,dr: Experienced much false hope with Mt Baldy. + I had obtained a free all-day ski ticket to Mt Baldy. I was ecstatic. [img 1 of 4] Sat, Mar 7 -- When I finally make plans to go, the resort closed. Not just that, they (unintentionally) pulled a bait and switch a couple times. My complaint isn't the weather. My complaint is the repeated false hope from their announcement approach. Seeing how bad the weather had been, wish they had just announced early that they will not open the next day, well before the dilettantes had already gone out and rented ski gear the day before. Save me the trouble of repeatedly refreshing their mountain report webpage every hour beside my expensive snowboard rental eagerly waiting to shred. - "WIND HOLD - UPDATE AT 10AM" For a while it had already been well past 10AM and no update yet... - "We are planning to open Chair #1 at 11AM ... with full operations by 12PM" almost made me start the ~2hr drive to their resort already. Imagine the infuriating waste of gas that would've been. - "Snow Play will be open Saturday" Sounds like an assurance... - Finally! Around 1pm, "Closed Due to High Winds". ¡No me digas! - lol below that, still "Snow Play will be open Saturday"... [2/4] Sun Mar 15 Round 2 of Mt Baldy disappointment after having already eagerly rented the expensive snowboard package a 2nd time, here we go! - "Snow Play will be open Saturday" ok, the assurance again. - "We'll be open through Monday" so we're for sure for sure now, right? - "... tomorrow March 16. Unfortunately we will not be open" Again?? Mer alors! + Silver lining: Thank you Mt Baldy at least for notifying me before I already started driving up the mountain. - "we're still hopeful!" (at this point, ) lol suuure -- "bring any unused tickets to the mountain for a gift card" ....uhhh what? After EVERYTHING, I'm now being encouraged to drive allll the way up to the mountain?? Gas prices must be an all-time low these days... [3/4] -- Prepaid parking disappointment. Their website kept saying "Please select at least one rate type to continue", so I kept selecting the single parking ticket rate, but the website wouldn't relent. - Occasionally it'd give me a tease by loading a new page... only to reveal "Not Confirmed" or "404 Page not found". . Note: I eventually realized by "rate" the website meant to buy an actual ski ticket, meaning you can't buy a parking ticket without buying a ski ticket... Well that defeats the purpose of a free ski ticket, innit? (lol I did slang in Spanish, French, and British) - lol so much for the online marketing tease "prepaid parking is discounted!" [4/4] Wed Dec 3 - Their email correspondence seems to have technical difficulties. After 5 days without response, I tried again. ~ Finally, 13 days since my thumb-twiddling had begun, they finally get back to me. Kinda. Ultimately, Mt Baldy's free ticket wasted me +$60 and much time and emotional energy. Mt Baldy? More like Mt False Hopey. lol just send me $120 (ticket price) flat and we'll probably be good. read more

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I took my teen boys up on Thanksgiving weekend. I adjusted expectations as I have heard a lot of negative reviews but Mount Baldy is much nearer to us than other SoCal resorts and so we decided to check it out. The lift tickets and rentals are significantly cheaper than the bigger resorts in the area but you will need to book both online in advance. You can also book parking in advance and it is cheaper to do so. I wish there was more information on the website to tell us what to expect. So here is my experience. Once you arrive at the parking lot, they will ask for payment. If you have booked in advance, you just tell them and they will wave you through. Just follow the staff's directions to park. We arrived at about 8:30am on a Saturday morning and there was plenty of parking available. You will then walk up a short but steep hill into the check-in hut. At this point, the will request that you fill in a waiver, which you should fill in online prior to arrival to speed up the process. You only need to fill this in once per season. Then you will be handed your parking ticket (for proof when you exit - but no one checked, as well as your lift ticket. You will be directed to the sugar pine chairlift #1, which is about a 20 min ride up to the resort area. This was probably the coldest part of the trip in the morning as the sun had yet to reach into the valley and the wind was quite strong. Once we got up onto resort level, we headed to the right which was the renal hut. The rental fitting process was quite smooth. You had to complete a form to, and when it's your turn, you hand the form to a member of staff who would send the relevant size to you. You start with the ski boot and then skis (or board). While you are waiting, you can grab helmets off the shelves in the waiting area. The last piece of equipment would be your poles (if needed) as you exit). On the day we went, the snow was packed powder and pretty good to ski on. As the day wore on, it got a little slushy in places but still very nice to ski on. It was quite warm and there were people who removed their jackets. The trails are not well marked so we spent quite a lot of time staring at the map. Turns out we went onto a wrong trail at one point! There were barely any lines at the lifts, nor was it super crowded, so we could get our runs in quite quickly. On the other hand, there isn't a wide variety of beginner runs. As for food, well, the food is standard ski lodge food - not great and quite expected. There was a line but unlike other ski resorts, we were able to get seating pretty quickly and the line was not too long. I imagine it could get worse in peak season when you have more folks coming up for snow play. So maybe bring some food. Talking about bringing food, there aren't any lockers for your valuables. We were told we could leave our bags in open cubbies. I carried my bag since I wanted water on my, but in hindsight, since the mountain wasn't big, I could have left it and just carried my wallet and phone. Overall, it was a lovely first experience skiing here. I would like to check it out in peak season when there's more traffic to see how the infrastructure handles the crowds. It's really nice to be able to ski without my toes and fingers freezing up or waiting in long lines. read more

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As a young kid back in the 80's, I remember the parents taking me and my brothers up the mountain on the chair lifts to see some snow. As an adult, I've only been up here to participate in a trail race that took place on the Labor Day holiday. The race had us running up to the summit. It was more of a hike as it was a gain of about 4,000 feet over 7 miles! As to be expected, parking was pretty plentiful during the non-winter months. It's been a while since I've last gone skiing. Out of all of the Southern California ski resorts, this one is the closest to where I live. However, I had always gone to Snow Summit or Mammoth. The conditions just aren't very ideal here or Mountain High, but they'll do in a pinch. read more

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It was awesome staff was friendly the food was delicious as well. Can't wait to go back. Thank you ... read more

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Mt baldy representatives at Ski dazzle and snow jam will continue to swindle your money by getting you to prepay for tickets at this unreliable resort for a "good price." If you're a beginner, here's what's going to happen: Most of the time they don't have enough staff to run the lifts, so that means long lines and not enough beginner runs available on the weekends. The staff isn't friendly or good at enforcing rules. People are cutting lines, they're not managing the crowd, and they're just not really there to with a hospitable vibe. It's going to be a slushy mess most of the time. Expect it melt by the end of the week, especially from the recent storm. read more

The place is very old and poorly maintained. They try to stay in business at all costs. Even when there is no enough snow coverage - you literally have to take off your skis and walk on the gravel road to complete the run - they keep lifts open and don't hesitate to charge ove $100 for the lift per day. Rental equipment is decent. But the rest is mediocre. Especially parking lot - they charge up to $20 and there are no benches or picnic tables. The pavement on the parking is horrible. And will be a lot of streams on you way - be prepared for long jumps! read more

Nothing is ready. No tubes. No sleds. Save your money don't go. Deceptive advertising. Big promise but no delivery. Really shouldn't post website with kids sliding on sled when sleds, tubes, and runways aren't built nor available. Not to mention on thanksgiving week. Absolutely not business minded. read more

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We always spend the most incredible time over at Mt Baldy, we go doing to the river and hiking the best

The Mt. Baldy ski lift is a disaster. It's incredibly slow, outdated, and the wooden seats are literally falling apart. You pay $30 per person for a ride up, but there's absolutely nothing to do at the top--everything is blocked off. If you're not skiing and just want to enjoy the scenery, be prepared for rude treatment. A so-called "manager" in a neon vest aggressively confronted us, demanding to know why we were there without skis, even though we were in an area where pedestrians were allowed. He insulted me, called me deep shit, and instructed the lift operator not to let us ride back down. After a long argument and the threat of calling the police, we were finally allowed to descend. This was the worst experience I've ever had at a ski resort in the U.S. Absolutely do not recommend! read more

Mount baldy it is exactly what the name implied, do not expect different, in winter carry gloves ,cover your head,binni ,hat, turbant,anything w I ll help you, we're snow is when is early morning, slippery king reigns, until Mr sun raises, so be so careful in shaded areas walking or driving, don't venture yourself in the snow up mountain, unprepared, even if you are in a group, I the snow is soo easy to get fascinated and tempted to go up, im telling you ,if you don't have a helmet, don't do it. 1 gloves,2 binni 3 boots any kind, is a good recipe to have fun scarfs is a plus .water repellent clothing is recommended, or spray your jeans and jacket, whit scoth gard water repellent spray. read more

$170!! FOR WHAT!?! Yes, we spent $170 to go up to the top on lies!! I asked before going up, "do yall have breakfast up there? "Yes we do, at the restaurant." Get all the way up, only to find out, that they indeed, DO NOT have breakfast. All we got were some damn coffee's and small buns. Oh, and the kicker, the kitchen doesn't open till 11am. So get food before going there... $20 for Parking $30 per head just to go kick it at the lodge/restuarant $50 per head, to go and play in the snow, tubing and sledding I will never come back here...Big bear is further, but for $170, we can do alot more over there...Worst experience ever.... read more

Amazing customer service. I am thankful for the workers there who were understanding of my situation and helped my situation with a great outcome. I am very grateful, Thank you so much read more

DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY - Moonless Hike & Dinner (June 21, 2025) 1 star (because zero isn't an option) I attended the Moonless Hike & Dinner with my siblings expecting a scenic, peaceful evening. What we got was unsafe, disorganized, and downright appalling: Overcrowded Venue: The Top of the Notch restaurant was completely overtaken by Upland High's 40th reunion. No seating for hike guests. We had to sit on a bench by the exit where intoxicated men were smoking marijuana. One made an extremely inappropriate sexual comment to my sister. Dinner Disaster: No signs or direction for dinner. Food was served on a tiny plate and cardboard tray. Warm soggy salad, hard bread, cold mushy potatoes, rubbery cold lasagna, and ONE piece of dry corn. No drinks included--sodas were $4 each! Another guest admitted he was invited for free. We paid $40 each. Dangerous Hike Conditions: We were told to take a "trail" that turned out to be a steep, rocky, unlit fire road--totally unsafe. The correct trail ended at a locked gate. We had to crawl under and walk 30 minutes in the dark, on a foggy mountain road with no signage or help. I twisted my ankle. No staff in sight. We later learned a known violent offender had been seen in that exact area. Final Verdict: False advertising. No safety protocols. No guest service. And absolutely no regard for paying customers. We left hungry, shaken, and furious. Ask yourself: would you pay $40 for cold food, a hostile crowd, and an unlit trail hike with no signage or support? Because that's exactly what we got. read more

Mt Baldy Resort is a small, family owned resort that people can come to during these winter months to ski, snowboard, and tube. The drive up to the first lift is not bad, and the lift itself has an amazing view of Angeles National Forest. At the top of the lift I got to enjoy the beginner ski area (lift #2) on a day where we hadn't experienced a storm in maybe half a week. The snow makers did a good job and there was still some decent terrain to snowboard on. If this was Mt Baldy on a bad day, I'd love to see it on a good day. read more

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A true hidden gem. Mount Baldy is a legendary mountain. Occasionally it feels like a myth with less than usual now year after year and the rising temperatures. But rest assured, this myth is real. Tips: For a legendary ski day, visit directions after it snows. They have a small staff, and it may take a while for the safety checks and dig out the lifts. However, it is worth the wait. While visiting this epic mountain, you will not see jumps or jibbs. Mount Baldy is a natural ride. When you park and jump on Chair lift 1, you will be transported to the past. The lifts are old and slow, but they make you enjoy the views and cherish each and every ride. To get the most out of this mountain, you will need to be able to navigate through trees and ride down some steep terrain. Mount Baldy is the closest Mountain to Los Angeles, CA, and is always forgotten about, which is somewhat good because fewer people are on the slopes. Some people may not like this mountain because there might not be enough snow due to climate change, and it is a south-facing slope, which melts quicker, but the snow is out of their control. read more

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Considering how close this mountain is to LA proper, it's a decent enough option for snowboarding if you don't want to drive much farther. The quality of the powder is extremely variable though given SoCal winter conditions but they do a great job processing rebookings when the weather isn't ideal. read more

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Mt. Baldy is a family-run resort and has an old-school feel. It's also the closest ski resort in LA. Takes only about an hour from home base and it's right off the 210 freeway. Yes, it's smaller than the more popular resorts in the region, but the lines aren't as long. The parking lot is smallish, so it's best to get here at least 30 mins before opening time on weekends. You buy your tickets online and you redeem it at the resort where they give you a printed ticket and lanyard. Parking is also $10. Was free only 2 years ago, but these days nothing is free anymore. Once you get your ticket, you take a two-person lift all the way up to the top where the runs and the main lodge are. The ride is very scenic, and it takes about 15 minutes or so. People go up and down just for the ride, although I believe you have to pay to do that. Up top, there's also a tube park for the kiddos. Pretty fun looking. There's also a small area for instruction. They also have rentals here, but I suggest you come early or rent somewhere else as they don't have a lot of gear. Also, they have a small staff so things will take a little longer. But they're all very friendly! Now for the runs. Like I said, there aren't many and they aren't very long, but it's great for intermediate to advanced riders/skiers. They don't exactly have bunny slopes here, but there are a couple of spots that aren't too intimidating. There's also a long intermediate run that takes you on a couple of cool switchbacks and ends up all the way back at the lodge. Really fun, chill ride. Pricing is reasonable. It changes depending on the day of the week, so check the website. On a Monday, I was able to get in 12 runs! Very good bang for the buck. read more

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This old-school mountain resort is a unique experience for skiers & snowboarders. The trails are legit and for those willing to take risks, there are wilder and more challenging options beyond the boundaries. The folks who run the place are super nice and accommodating. When it snows, there's nothing quite like it. Free-spirited and no frills with gorgeous views reaching as far as Catalina Island. Highly recommended. read more

Hiked up here this weekend and stopped into the lodge for a beer. The service was kind. Due to the time of year, the food was limited but they still had different bites available. The beer selection was also great. The views are the best. It is really awesome to sit and take in the LA area from 7,000 feet up with a cold beer! read more

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Do NOT buy lessons at Mt. Baldy!!! Do NOT buy lessons at Mt. Baldy!!! I strongly advise against purchasing ski or snowboard lessons at Mt. Baldy. Their so-called "open-house-style format lesson" is nothing more than a way to sell more lessons than their coaching staff can handle. Major issues: No designated learning area - Beginners are left to learn in open skier traffic, making it unsafe and chaotic. No moving sidewalk for beginners - Both instructors and students must walk back up the slope repeatedly, making the learning process frustrating and inefficient. No structured or organized lesson - With only two instructors responsible for nearly 30 students, there was no way for learners to receive adequate attention or progress effectively. Without sufficient coaching staff and proper infrastructure, this lesson format is a scam. I left after realizing how poorly run the lessons were, and I would never recommend this resort for learning to ski or snowboard. Save your money and go somewhere that actually supports beginners. read more

Probably the best value in the region to ski. Unfortunately, only 3 lifts were open and 2 runs due to lack of snow. Easy to scratch the ski. read more

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The people that work here are incredibly nice BUT we bought our tickets online and thought we could get a rental there. We went first thing in the morning and they were sold out of rentals. They said to book just a rental online and that they would put a note in my account saying our tickets are eligible for any day bc of the inconvenience. Online, it would not let us book a rental without a ticket and we don't want to drive all the way up there again for nothing. We tried calling several times the past 2 days and no answer. If you guys are running out of rentals so fast and that's known then maybe get more if you're going to sell the amount of tickets you do?? especially since there are no places on the way to rent. Now I have to go through a whole process to dispute the charges with my bank because they are not answering. There is so much wasted potential for this place. read more

Having lived in California for 20+ years this is my first time at Mt. Baldy Resort and this review should only reflect on my experience with the 2021-2022 Winter Season. It should be noted that Mt. Baldy operates year round even during the summer and offers camping activity, hikes, and other events. Winter 2022- I purchased tickets online as it was recommended. They offer snow running, skiing and snow boarding lift passes and an annual pass. I'll start off by saying this place is struggling with finding good help. They closed down on Wednesdays to give their crew a rest and because they have limited staff. I don't like the online system and I'm not sure if it's because of Covid or the limited staff members that it's such a hassle to get into this place. We arrived at the parking lot early and still didn't get checked in until 45-1 hour after "our start time" and they docked us this when checking in. They do state that your start time begins when entering the lot but really ? Granted no one checked our wristbands on this day but not sure how they operate on other days. I will say that snow tubbing was fun and this place did have snow into the beginning of January 2022. This place was hit hard with good snow during Christmas and into the new year. They even had to shutdown for a few days given the weather and CHP snow chain check spots/plowing. When we went no chains were needed as the roads were clear. I recommend checking online. Cons; It's hard to get ahold of someone here their social media presence is horrible. They don't get back to you in time and if you do call the answer is different depending on who you speak too. The bathrooms are disgusting and flooded with sewer water. The restaurant serves cold sandwiches for $17 dollars and beer on tap. This place is very crowded and it difficult to do anything other than ski snowboard or tube. Rental equipment gets sold out quickly. The slopes are better for average skiers and boarders if this is your first time you may want to take the classes. More for adults than kids no snow playing area. Traffic can be horrible. Snow chains required during heavy snow. Pros; about an hour and 15-30 drive from downtown LA. Plenty of parking (they charge 10 dollars but don't verify if you brought your car or give you anything to put this will probably change if they hire more staff and charge at the entrance rather than inside the store), most of the staff up the mountain are extremely helpful and courteous. You can tell they enjoy their job. It's seasonal, it will close down due to high winds, views are very nice. It's cold so layer up. Note; no dogs allowed on the lifts. You can always take the hiking trail and end up near the top or near snow. But I think the lifts were the best part of the trip. 20+ mins of scenic views and you are very high up. I'd recommend coming during the weekday after a snow storm. I'd come back again beats the drive to big bear. But if you're expecting to play in the snow then this isn't your place. Depending on the snow level you can probably get away with playing with snow on the way up to the resort. We saw plenty of parked cars on the way up. read more

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We purchased the tickets on Monday January 20th, 2025. But when we got there, the parking lot was completely closed, and there doesn't have any notice. But we didn't get any information about the closure, like emails or text messages. There was no prior notice unless you checked the official website today. But we bought the ski tickets a week ago. And we called several times but couldn't get through. So this ski resort is not very responsible. We had a really bad experience read more

Loved the scenic ski lift ride up and down the mountain. My older kids and husband had a blast snowboarding and skiing. Everyone who works here that we encountered was super nice and friendly. My younger kids and I did the snow play, which was fun but didn't feel worth the cost. There was tubing down the mountain where you could go straight or spin (two slopes to go down and the staff would push you) and then you had to pull your tube up. The other option was sledding on your own down a small slope (only one person could go at a time). Snow play started at 1:30 pm and the tubing closed at 3:30 pm due to it getting too fast and icy, but the sledding stayed open a bit longer. If you need to return equipment for skiing/snowboarding, you have to return it at 4:15 pm, so we had to wait around for the rest of our family for about 45 minutes. It's an expensive way to spend an afternoon but a fun experience over winter break. read more

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I come here every year. It is a great place to spend with family and friends. My kids had a great time and even when I do not really know how to snowboard, it is fun to try. I would recommend it to anyone. read more

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Visited last Sun and also last year for tubing with kids. Purchased ahead online as it is discounted, and currently with the pandemic reservations are required. Beware that the drive up has a turn that is easy to miss, and there is no reception the closer you get, so download your directions ahead. There were significant crowds prior to the resort but once we got there it was not crowded for a ski resort. It was slow at the ticketing office as computers were down but ppl with printouts were able to get in faster. We arrived before 9am and this seemed to put us ahead of the crowd for tickets, tubing and lunch. While occasionally there were lines, i did not observe anything longer than 15 min wait. The employees were all friendly and helpful. The chair lift operator juggles on boarding and off boarding, which can be a lot with inexperienced visitors. They enforced capacity limits in the buildings as well as reminders to mask. Restrooms were clean and not crowded, though beware that all facilities are pretty old. Every time I've purchased food and drinks at least one item was amazing. First time was the spiced wine. Second was the hot chocolate. Third was the burger! The cost was reasonable. Visitors to Baldy tend to be newbies to snow in general or seasoned thrill seekers. The proximity to LA can't be beat. read more

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Jason stole the words out of my mouth! About an hour away from Orange County. Now remember, nothing is around, so naturally, everything is an import so do not come up thinking anything will be for cheap. We had a blast and our first time ever snowboarding. So much wonder to explore. To return because we loved it so much! I think the cheapest thing on the menu is a hot dog or a chili bowl. We just grabbed side order of fries and a brew. Average beer is $9 but H20 is for free. The only draw back is time flies because five hours felt like one hour. read more

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My family had a wonderful and memorable experience at California's last family owned ski resort; Aren't we lucky to have this treasure within 2 hours of San Diego and Los Angeles. Dynamite work ethic however with a warm customer service specialty! Dress for being comfortable in the elements! Hats, mittens, goggles and helmet for skiers all recommended. Enjoy ' we did! read more

Looking for an adventure? Take a short drive up to Mt Baldy and pick your poison. It's like those "choose your own adventure" books we used to read as kids. Not just a winter ski slope.. This place runs all year long. Winter, they have the ability to blow snow. They offer season ski lift passes (around $300) or day use (under $80). They also have tubing. When the snow melts, a scenic hikers playground is unearthed. Take the ski lift or hike the well maintained trail up to the lodge and enjoy a meal ON TOP OF THE WORLD! What a beautiful lodge with a wrap around deck with spectacular views, the sweet smell of sugar pine trees and summer floral blooms, and some reprieve from the valley heat. Take the lift up and grab some lunch, play a game of corn hole, listen to a band (on specific nights), take a hike, mountain bike, play a game of disk golf and even zipline. I happened to find a Groupon for zipline, so I brought my niece up for her birthday. The drive up was windy with a bunch of switch backs, but what a beautiful drive. Upon entering the parking lot, we headed to the office. A friendly guy greeted us, pulled up our names (we pre registered), gave us wristbands for the lift up and tickets for the zipline. Then directed us up the hill to the lift. We waited a few minutes for him to come up and start the lift, where a few others joined us on our approx 12 minute journey up the mountain. This in itself was a treat. At the top you could see the lodge to the left and zipline straight ahead. It's just one run with 4 lines so you can zip with friends in groups up to 4. Aryton and Josh were our guides for the day. It's a simple operation. Josh got our harnesses on, went over rules and disclaimers. Aryton pulled up in a work horse of a van and shuttled us to the top of the lines. (Much appreciated! I would not want to hike that). At the top platform, he double checked our harness', went over rules and what not to do, gave very detailed instructions until we felt comfortable, hooked us up, signaled down to Josh and when we were ready, we just lifted up our feet and zipped! It really was so fun! Not scary as some might think. Very smooth ride.. Even at the end when it stopped. Josh greeted us, helped us down and we did it again. These guys were so nice and really made the experience a terrific and memorable birthday! I was pretty bummed they didn't take pictures or video. Seems like a missed opportunity..Even revenue (although would be nice if it was included). Fortunately there were a group of ladies who filmed it and took pictures! They were just up for the day and they emailed me the footage. Now we have memories to look back on! That was awesome! I was sure to give the guys a tip because really they were amazing! We went to the restaurant afterwards and shared a big basket of potato wedge fries. Man were they out of this world! There were only a handful of people here this day. But you can tell this place could get hopping! Inside the lodge is an amazing chandelier of vintage skis, a small stage for a band, a large bar to belly up to, lots of seating inside and out. Outside three is a wrap around deck with views of the valley (I'm sure on a clear day you could see the ocean). A large fire pit (winter time necessity), and corn hole. I'd been decades since I've been to Mt Waterman. It's truly a beautiful mountain getaway experience. Winter, spring, summer, fall..they've got it all. Come and and find your adventure! read more

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I headed up Mt Baldy around 1:30-1:45pm yesterday, 1/19/23, to help look for the missing hikers. I'm very experienced at hiking Baldy and thought I could be of help to the Rescue Team. What Rescue Team? I was on this mountain for 8 hours and never saw a helicopter, drone, or search party. In fact, along the top peak known as The Devil's Backbone, my tracks were the only tracks. Where was everyone? No footprints and no snowmobile tracks. There were, however, 2 slip marks on the North-facing cliff... To make matters worse, as I was heading down the peak towards the top of the ski lift, the last two employees heading down for the night (it was 6pm) saw me and asked where I had come from. I was suffering an asthma attack and had difficulty breathing but explained that I was helping to search for missing hikers and just came from the peak. One of the men asked if I wanted a ride down the lift and I replied, "That would be amazing!" He then said, "You got $20 on you bro?" I was taken aback by this as who carries a wallet or cash up a 3-4 mile hike in waist deep snow and treacherous conditions? When I replied that I didnt have $20, his exact words were, "Well then I guess you're hiking back down in the dark on foot." I was like WTH? It was 2 hours after the last lift ride down so clearly this was a unique circumstance and I was in distress from the asthma. I just couldn't believe that he refused to let me go down on the chairs because I didn't have $20 for his beer fund. I then asked him why the small shack at the top was now locked when it hadn't been for years. He said they were worried about vandalism. There's literally nothing in this shack and I told him this. I said even if there is vandalism, if it saves one hiker's life by being able to recover from the elements isnt it worth it? And he said I was one of the unique ones. Then they hopped on the lift chair and rode down without a care in the world. As I'm hiking down Mt Baldy in the pitch dark, I hear someone yelling for help. It turns out they had denied a 65 year old snowboarder a ride down the lift as well. He had no light with him and had been trying to scale down the side of the mountain but had fallen and hurt himself pretty badly. He was stranded in below zero temps in the dark and couldn't see anything. Fortunately, I came along and was able to guide him down to safety. As we're working our way down, 2 Mt Baldy Rescue vehicles come barrelling down the roadway and nearly hit both of us. The 65 year-old had to dive out of the way into the snowbank to avoid being hit. I stood off to the side waving at them. Both vehicles blasted right by us without stopping or even asking if we were alright. And they 100% saw us. What is up with this place??? It's now no wonder to me why there's several missing hikers on Baldy at the moment as clearly the employees of the Baldy Ski Lift don't give a crap about anyone! For what it's worth, I've called the Mt Baldy Police Department several times. It just rings and rings then goes to voicemail. My next call is going to be the San Bernadino Sheriff's Department... read more

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After listening to The Storm podcast and recalling my experiences at Mt. Baldy, I felt the need to address the misinformation surrounding this place. This is the worst ski resort ever. My issues with baldy -- 1. Constant lies -- chairs aren't closed from wind, they're closed because the mountain is short staffed 2. The GM describes the face of chair 1 as some of the best skiing in the world. 600 acres of variable conditions and 2,500 vertical feet does NOT make you the best resort in world. No. Most years you can't ski down chair 1 and most years you'll be lucky to access more than 300 acres of skiable terrain. 3. Painfully slow lifts. Every time I have been on 1, 2, or 3 I've thought about how I would rather be on a Mammoth detachable 4. Despite the operational inconsistencies, passes are close to ikon/epic levels. What? $700+? No way. 5. This place attracts the wrong crowd. Line cutting, excessive drinking, swearing. 6. The snow quality is inferior to Mammoth and Bear. 7. I've been here on historic days. The mountain is good for a few runs on 3, and then you head down to 1 where the snow becomes variable. The coverage becomes sparse, and on the rare occasion a storm has come in -- it becomes heavy cement after 200 skiers. Not worth it. 8. it's an over ambitious resort that has become out of touch with what people want. No Doppelmayr detachable quads or sky track lifts, no base area amenities, short staffed, poorly operated. Their brand revolves around creating a false narrative of being the best resort in the world. They do well on social media -- and that little bit of Koolaid is what results in guests trying them for the first time. My advice -- save your money & drive the extra hour to Bear, or take the extended trip to Mammoth. avoid the Baldy road and the unnecessary 30 min lift ticket pickup cues (large resorts have the infrastructure and self serve kiosks to prevent that). baldy is NOT "the best skiing in SoCal" read more

I recently had the unfortunate opportunity to visit Mt. Baldy resort ,and to say that I was disappointed would be an understatement. One of the main reasons for my dissatisfaction was the complete lack of diversity within the destination, which significantly detracted from the overall experience. From the moment I arrived, it became apparent that Mt. Baldy Resort was sorely lacking in cultural richness and variety. The local community seemed homogenous, with a distinct lack of representation from different backgrounds and ethnicities. This lack of diversity not only limited the perspectives and experiences available but also highlighted a missed opportunity for cultural exchange and learning. ANDDD the house craft beer was a 2 out of 10. read more

This place calling itself a RESORT is like me taking a girl to my MANSION and while she's arguing about my definition of MANSION I ask if she wants to go with me to a RESORT.  So I came here to snowboard with a buddy and, though it's no Breckenridge, I do like it for several reasons: not crowded, staff are super-friendly, and the views are spectacular (Devil's Backbone to the east, Pacific Ocean to the south). Call me quirky, but I also love all the vintage chairlifts...but with one exception: chairlift #3 is evil. After a leisurly ascent where we inhaled fresh mountain air and admired the tranquil scenery, this bastard lift dumped me and my buddy onto a 45 degree offramp. We're pretty good boarders, but rear foot out and no stomp pad, we tumbled down holding eachother like twin bumbling inbreds. And thus I almost broke my ankle on the only double-diamond chairlift in the world. read more

Mt Baldy Resort - Vintage chairlifts look like oil rigs - Ski Resorts Near Me - Mount Baldy, California

I've had good and bad visits here. First off, if you're a beginner I suggest you don't come here. I feel that this resort is geared towards more experienced riders and the slopes can be difficult for a beginner. I came here as a beginner and hurt my tailbone pretty bad. It gets really really cold up there so layer up always. You have to take a chair up to the other lifts and top of the notch restaurant. The food at the restaurant is actually pretty good and they have a few select beers on draft. Renting gear can be a pain when they're super busy. It's a great place to catch some nice views and have a few drinks at the notch with friends and family though! Always buy tickets 2 weeks ahead they're a lot cheaper and get more expensive as the day gets closer! Parking isn't bad but it could be better. Pros: affordable, easy drive, local resort, good food, views Cons: tough slopes, few open chairs, parking read more

Mt Baldy Resort - Top of the notch - Ski Resorts Near Me - Mount Baldy, California

Put simply, someone's lying. Either the website lies or the attendant lies. We got there 30 min after our set time today because for one the directions once you get near the resort are awful. Says "do not enter" where you are actually supposed to enter to park. Took us ample time to realize to not pay attention to their signs. When we finally made it half an hour later, the attendant said we had 15 minutes of tubing left on our tickets. We arrived at 1200 and our tickets were at 11 am. Online it advertises tubing as a "3 hour experience". Read closer and it says 2+ hours after a 20 min ski lift. 3 hours after 11:30 is 2:30. We would have still had close to two hours of tubing if what online is advertised correctly. The attendant was a real prick. Little kid in front of us with her parents was about a centimeter from The required height and she was trying to prevent the girl from going. I got a refund once we were told we would just have 15 minutes of tubing for the $100 we spent, but it took up 3 hours of our day driving back and forth. Someone needs to answer us and give us the honest truth. Was your website or your attendant lying? We deserve an apology and credit. read more

Mt Baldy Resort - Ski Resorts Near Me - Mount Baldy, California

Worst resort...run by sketch rude people. If you're a beginner don't make this your first experience; you'll be dissapointed. You get what you pay for read more

The chairs are old and rickety, the resort is understaffed, their snow making is a joke, and the bathrooms are a mess. But when the snow is good, you NEED to come here. You can ride either chair 3 or 4 all day and never ski (or ride) the same line twice. If you like tree skiing, this is heaven. WAY better than any Socal resort and rivals Mammoth. If you like groomed runs you'll find steeper blacks than Big Bear and generally have the run to yourself. It's obviously no Mammoth but it's cheap (buy tickets online in advance) and super close to LA. Seriously, come here before they close because I don't know how long they'll stay open. I got to the resort 45 minutes after opening and parked right next to the ticket window. I never waited more than 30 seconds for a lift, and usually didn't wait at all. This is a gem, and it'll be a sad day when it disappears and we're stuck driving twice as long to pay twice as much to ski at one of the Alterra resorts. read more

Everything went well, to the drive coming from LA to the experience. I went with my daughter who is 6 and haven't experienced the snow. Everyone who worked there were very much welcoming. Can't wait to go again read more

NOT A FAMILY FRIENDLY SKI RESORT !! BE WARNED Management is very rude and disrespectful. I asked a simple question about an avalanche that occurred in bounds and they replied with nothing but spite. Not only the main instagram @mtbaldyresort but also the manager @abel_robby had ill-bred regards to me. read more