| There are many ski and hill resorts in | | | | ranks of skiers, from beginners to |
| Sacramento, which are worth going to, such as | | | | intermediate levels to skilled professionals. |
| the Donner Ski Ranch and Bear Valley Mountain | | | | The mountain has an altitude of 8,500 ft at |
| Resort. | | | | the peak, and a yearly snowfall of 30 feet, |
| | | | along with snow making arrangements. It has |
| The Donner Ski Ranch: This offers all kinds | | | | amenities like two triple chairs, seven |
| of skiing territory for all ranks of skiers, | | | | double chairs, and two surface lifts. It is |
| from beginners to professionals. With a base | | | | open daily from November all through |
| altitude of 7031 feet, a summit altitude of | | | | mid-April, from 9am - 4pm, including during |
| 7781 feet, and a vertical rise of 750 feet, | | | | the holidays. Parents need not worry, as |
| it has a yearly snowfall of about 33 feet. | | | | there are child-care services available for |
| The amenities available here include a triple | | | | children aged 2 years and older, on weekends |
| chairlift and five double chairlifts. You can | | | | and on holidays, the only condition being |
| spoil yourself by indulging at the cafeteria, | | | | that the children have to be toilet trained. |
| cocktail lounge, ski shop, rental shop, and | | | | For those who do not know how to ski, the Ski |
| retail shop. You can also avail the facility | | | | School provides training facilities. |
| of a free guided tour of the hill. | | | | |
| | | | . The Highest Elevation is 2,591 m / 8,500 |
| . The Highest Elevation is 2,372 m / 7,781 ft | | | | ft. |
| | | | |
| . The Vertical Rise is 229 m / 750 ft | | | | . The Vertical Rise is about 579 m / 1,900 |
| | | | ft. |
| . It comprises of 460 acres, including a wide | | | | |
| range of terrain of which, 25% is for | | | | . There are 67 runs, of which 30% is for the |
| beginners, 50% for intermediate levels, and | | | | beginners, 40% for intermediates, and 30% for |
| 25% for advanced levels, which are meant for | | | | advanced levels, along with cross-country, |
| professional skiers, along with alpine skiing | | | | skiing, and a park. |
| and a park. | | | | |
| | | | . The longest run is a stunning 4,828 m / |
| . There are 50 runs, of which the longest is | | | | 15,840 ft in length. |
| an amazing 1,609 m / 5,280 ft. | | | | |
| | | | . There are a total of 11 lifts of which |
| The Donner Ski Ranch is on the historic US | | | | there are 2 triples, 7 doubles and 2 tow |
| Route 40, high atop the Donner Summit. | | | | lifts. |
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| The Bear Valley Mountain Resort: The Bear | | | | . The yearly snowfall measures at about 1,143 |
| Valley Mountain Resort will be a memorable | | | | cm / 38 ft, which is ideal for wonderful |
| experience as it boasts of 67 trails for all | | | | skiing. |