Related Regions: California, Central Sierra, Northern California, Sierra Nevada

China Peak Overview

  • 3.5

  • 30 Reviews
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Elevation

  • Summit
    8709 Ft.
  • Vertical Drop
    1679 Ft.
  • Base
    7030 Ft.

Terrain

Beginner Runs

11%

Intermediate Runs

28%

Advanced Runs

33%

Expert Runs

28%

Longest Run

2.2

Skiable Terrain

450

Snow Making

N/A

Lifts

  • Total Number Of Lifts: 11
  • Gondolas & Trams: 0
  • High Speed Sixes: 0
  • High Speed Quads: 0
  • Quad Chairs: 0
  • Triple Chairs: 4
  • Double Chairs: 3
  • Surface Lifts: 4

Common Misspellings

Seirra Summit, Seirria Summit, Serria Summit, Siera Summit, Sierra Sumit, Sierra Summet, Sierra Summet, Sierra Summitt, Sierra-Summit, Sierras Summit, Sierrassummit, Sierrasummit, Sirrea Summit

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: Nov 19, 2011

Projected Closing Ski Season: Apr 30, 2012

Projected Days Open: 144

Days Open Last Year: 160

Years Open: 55

Average Snowfall: 300

China Peak Reviews

  • by thecoolguy Jan 26, 2011
    • Overall Rating 5.0
    • Family Friendly 5.0
    • All Mtn. Terrain 5.0
    • Terrain Park 5.0
    • Nightlife 4.0

    the best of the best

    Pros: great everything
    Cons: the parking lot and the lifts need improvement

     
  • by leftcoaster Dec 29, 2010
    • Overall Rating 1.0
    • Family Friendly 1.0
    • All Mtn. Terrain 3.0
    • Terrain Park 1.0
    • Nightlife 1.0

    Not ready for Prime Time

    Pros: Great Snow
    Cons: Customer Service, Customer Service, Staff

     
  • by drkriley Dec 21, 2010
    • Overall Rating 2.0
    • Family Friendly 1.0
    • All Mtn. Terrain 4.0
    • Terrain Park 0.0
    • Nightlife 1.0

    Too far for poor facilities

    Pros: Great snow
    Cons: Not ready to be a major destination

     

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