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Mt. Baldy Reviews

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Browse our collection of user-generated reviews of Mt. Baldy to better plan your ski trip. Mt. Baldy reviews are sorted by Overall Rating, Downhill Terrain, Nightlife, Terrain Park and Family Friendly.

Overall Rating: 3.3

Rating Details:

  • Family Friendly
  • 3.6
  • All Mtn. Terrain
  • 49.5
  • Terrain Park
  • 2.8
  • Nightlife
  • 1.7

Recommended For:

  • Single/Newlyweds
  • 40%
  • Beginner
  • 9%
  • Families
  • 30%
  • Intermediate
  • 40%
  • Empty Nesters
  • 34%
  • Advanced
  • 38%

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Seriously Baldy? Your reputation is already on thin ice with the Socal Ski/snowboard community, and you literally do nothing to try and reshape this image. ...

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  • 3

    Do not come to baldy.

    by dawgler - 17th February 2009

    Pros: none

    Cons: slow lifts, crowded, people who can't drive...

    Way to keep it on the downlow. This place stinks, slow lifts, bad terrian, bunch of city people who can't ski. People who have 2 wheel drive and try and m... Full review

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  • 5

    I love Mt Baldy (shhhhhhhh!) Keep it on the downlow...

    by Old School SoCal - 13th February 2009

    Pros: Great terrain, no lines, easy access

    Cons: Southern exposure, old slow lifts, pricey beer

    I've been skiing in southern California for about 30 years. I've been to all of the local ski areas - even a couple that are no longer in operation like Kra... Full review

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  • 4

    Excellent terrain

    by atm01 - 10th February 2009

    Pros: No lines, cheap ticket price, excellent terrain, close to LA

    Cons: sketchy access, slow lifts, sometimes rude service

    I discovered this resort last season, so glad i did. I bought a $100 club card in october where i get $18 lift tickets. So worth it if you plan on visiting ... Full review

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  • 5

    Best Downhill Terrain In SoCal

    by cpt0bvi0u5 - 9th February 2009

    Pros: Awesome downhill, not crowded, Just a fun place to ski/board

    Cons: Slow old lifts, Restaraunt is sketchy, icy if there is no snow. Chains needed.

    First thing is first. This is not a park for all the "bros" who go up to Mountain High and Big Bear looking for awesome terrain parks. This is all downhill.... Full review

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  • 3

    Mt. Baldy Review

    by skiboy07 - 4th January 2009

    Pros: No wait in lift lines, no traffic-easy drive, closest to LA/OC

    Cons: Icy, uneven terrain and crowded with tons of non-skiers (Families of 10+), unprofessional ticket agents

    Mt. Baldy is by far the closest ski area to the LA area. There is virtually no wait to the lift lines, a far cry from my experience at Big Bear and Mountain... Full review

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  • 5

    Hidden Secret - Never crowded

    by HBbob - 18th December 2008

    Pros: Super close to OC and LA. 45 minutes, Friendly staff, Sweet Board park, NEVER CROWDED,

    Cons: Some Gnarley runs if you get of line. Need chains to get there.

    I've been told Baldy is family owned and never advertises. Therefore the place was not crowded and it felt like we had it all to ourselves. There are many r... Full review

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