Mount Baldy Ski Lifts facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mt Baldy Ski Lifts |
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 Mt. Baldy
Location in the United States
Mt. Baldy
Location in California
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| Location | Mount San Antonio and Telegraph Peak, California, U.S. |
| Nearest city | Mt. Baldy, Los Angeles - 45 mi (72 km) |
| Coordinates | 34°16′N 117°37′W / 34.27°N 117.62°W |
| Vertical | 2,100 ft (640 m) |
| Top elevation | 8,600 ft (2,620 m) |
| Base elevation | 6,500 ft (1,980 m) |
| Skiable area | 800 acres (3.2 km2) |
| Runs | 26 total 15% beginner 31% intermediate 54% advanced |
| Longest run | 2.5 miles (4.0 km) |
| Lift system | 4 chairlifts |
| Snowfall | 170 in (14 ft; 430 cm) |
| Snowmaking | Yes |
| Night skiing | None |
| Website | mtbaldyresort.com |
The Mount Baldy Ski Lifts, often called "Baldy", is a fun ski resort in sunny Southern California. It's located about 45 miles (72 km) east of Los Angeles. You can find it on Mount San Antonio, also known as Mount Baldy, in the beautiful San Gabriel Mountains.
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Exploring Mount Baldy Ski Resort
Mount Baldy is a great place for skiing and snowboarding. It offers a variety of slopes for different skill levels. The resort has four chairlifts to take you up the mountain.
Skiing and Snowboarding Trails
There are 26 trails at Mount Baldy. About 15% are for beginners, perfect for learning. Intermediate skiers will enjoy 31% of the trails. If you're an expert, 54% of the trails are advanced and challenging. The longest run is about 2.5 miles (4 km) long!
Mountain Features
The top of the ski area is 8,600 feet (2,621 meters) high. The base is at 6,500 feet (1,981 meters). This gives a vertical drop of 2,100 feet (640 meters). The resort covers about 800 acres (3.2 km²) of skiable land. It gets about 170 inches (432 cm) of snow each year. They also have snowmaking machines to help keep the slopes covered.
A Look Back at Baldy's History
The ski lifts at Mount Baldy were first put in place in 1952. A company called Harwood Developments built them. Herbert Leffler managed the resort from 1953 until he retired in 1969. After that, a new group of owners took over.
Big Plans for the Mountain
In 1987, a person named Bob Olson had a big idea. He wanted to make Baldy a huge mountain playground. He called his plan "The Disneyland of the Mountains." This shows how much people loved the resort and wanted to make it even better.
Gallery
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Chair #4 at Mt. Baldy
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Skiing overlooking Los Angeles
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Skiing at Mt. Baldy
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Skiers at Mt. Baldy
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The base of Chair #2 at Mt. Baldy with Thunder Mountain in the background
