Ski China Peak Ski Resort

Ski China Peak

Projected Opening: Nov 27
Projected Closing: Mar 28
Lifts: 11
Trails: 54
Skiable Terrain: 1,400 ac
Base: 7,030'
Summit: 8,709'
Vertical Drop: 1,679'
Average Snowfall: 210"

Snowfall

210"

Annual Snowfall

Nov56"
Dec44"
Jan62"
Feb53"
Mar48"
Apr16"

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China Peak Mountain Resort is located at Huntington Lake, just 65 miles northeast of Fresno, California, and the Fresno Yosemite International Airport. Skiers and riders will find 1,679 feet of vertical, and a summit elevation of 8,700 feet.

The mountain resort services its varied terrain via seven chairlifts, one T-bar and three moving carpets. Skiers and riders will find a variety of terrain parks to choose from on the mountain. Summer visitors will find a number of activities, including a mountain bike park, disc golf course and scenic chair rides.

Where Is China Peak Mountain Ski Resort Located?

The Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) is about one and half hours from the ski resort. You can rent a car and drive there. The airport is serviced by all major airlines. It is about four hours from the Bay area.

Transportation

Important Dates

Projected opening date
Nov 27, 2026
Projected closing date
Mar 28, 2027
Projected Days Open
144
Days Open Last Year
140
Years Open
69
Average Snowfall
210"

Terrain

China Peak Mountain has a base elevation is 7,030 feet, and there are over 1,200 skiable acres with a total of 45 runs serviced by 11 lifts. The longest run is 2.25 miles, and there are 3 terrain parks: Firebowl, Canyonlands Burton and Progression/Ullmann’s Alley. The area receives over 300 inches of snow each year, bolstered by snowmaking.

Terrain

Runs in Total

Longest Run

2.2 mi

Skiable Terrain

1,400 ac

Snow Making

150 ac

Lifts

Quad Chairs

Triple Chairs

Double Chairs

Surface Lifts

Inside Scoop

Lessons for children are available via the Kid’s Camp and Mini Skier programs. Adult lessons are also available. A Learn to Ski or Ride Package is available for children ages 4 and up, and includes three days of lessons. Kids can enjoy the 2.25-mile-long Academy run. Near this run, there are also many blue and black runs as well as tree skiing. The resort gets a ton of snow, but parking can be a bit of pain so you should get there early or stay at a nearby resort.

Reviews

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The resort is a local resort catering to skiers and riders from the central valley and central coast of CA. The runs are pretty fun with lots of pitch changes and curves. There are hardly ever any lift lines, which makes up for the slow lift setup. The longest run, Academy, is apparently the longest…

Joseph Stratemeier

Mar 20, 2024