User-Generated Reviews for Boreal

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

Overall Rating: 3.8

Rating Details:

  • Family Friendly
  • 4.0
  • All Mtn. Terrain
  • 54
  • Terrain Park
  • 3.3
  • Nightlife
  • 2.0

Recommended For:

  • Single/Newlyweds
  • 45%
  • Beginner
  • 48%
  • Families
  • 52%
  • Intermediate
  • 45%
  • Empty Nesters
  • 17%
  • Advanced
  • 21%

Helpful Highlights:

Not much real snow lately, but the machines are doing a good job. Not icy, powder in some places. Good coverage on all runs. Low price makes it an easy barg...

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  • 5

    everything you really need unless ur into backcountry sorta

    by joeydboche - 1st July 2010

    Pros: terain park, beginers, super pipe, tree runs

    Cons: alot of unexperienced children in over there head.

    alot of people stereo type boreal as (beginner mountain) when was the last time you saw a beginner shred through the trees or slide down a 15ft rainbow box ... Full review

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  • 4

    Kids Will Love It

    by trescott - 30th April 2010

    Pros: Awesome for beginners, most convenient location of all

    Cons: Most will outgrow it pretty quickly, few runs

    Boreal is a great place for families with small kids who are ready to learn how to ski. The beginner slopes and green runs are great for training. There's a... Full review

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  • 4

    Best bang for your buck, especially if you love terrain parks

    by trevork07 - 1st April 2010

    Pros: One of the best parks in Nor Cal; always has snow before anyone else

    Cons: Small mountain; not much to do if you aren't a fan of terrain parks

    The terrain park is always set up well and is loads of fun. Plus the main run is lit and stays open til 9pm. Night riding takes a run or two in order to a... Full review

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  • 4

    Boreal

    by mclain80 - 31st March 2010

    Pros: Cheap lift tickets, open for night riding

    Cons: very small, can get crowded

    this was an awesome resort, it is well maintained and has a very friendly staff. boreal is also a great resort because it is close to sacramento in being o... Full review

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  • 1

    Worst Customer Service

    by WinnieGoldburg - 6th March 2010

    Pros: none

    Cons: Poor management

    I went to Boreal and took a ski lesson on late January 2010. They have this deal for anyone who takes a beginner lesson, first time you pay $65, second time... Full review

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  • 5

    Nice place for beginner and children

    by click9000 - 5th February 2010

    Pros: Cheap, closest resort to bay area, night skiing, pipe, jumping

    Cons: Small, fewer lifts, crowded for holiday

    It's a nice ski resort for beginners and children, since they don't need big place to learn. Kid's club is highly recommended if you have beginner kids. The... Full review

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