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English (US) (Change)Pros: None
Cons: A LOT
Absolutely Terrible. I'm originally from the Northeast ( Boston) and this was the first skiing experience on the West Coast. Boy, this place was a mistake. We were first lured in by... Full review
Pros: Park, night boarding/skiing, affordable
Cons: Short runs
If you're looking for downhill mountain riding, Boreal might disappoint you. There are definitely things to entertain the advanced skier and rider, but it won't have to do with getting your alpine... Full review
Pros: Closest to Bay Area
Cons: very short runs, poor trails, crowded
Boreal is small, very crowded in the weekend, and the runs are not only short, but are also poorly marked. Furthermore, there were no interesting runs, and in order to reach some... Full review
Pros: Nightskiing
Cons: short vertical
Boreal is a convenient resort, right off of I-80. It appeals to pipe and park rats mostly. The draw for me is nightskiing. The runs are short, the rides up seem long... Full review
During the 2007/2008 season I took the Bay Area Ski Bus (bayareaskibus.com) - great operation by the way, and no, I don't work for them - with the intent of skiing a... Full review