Snow Zone: The West Coast

1 Minaret Rd, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546 (map)

Small town bustles when temperatures drop, as skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts flock to this winter playground for fresh-fallen snow.

3860 Saddle Rd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (map)

1501 Kirkwood Meadows Dr, Kirkwood, CA 95646 (map)

22222 Mount Rose Hwy, Reno, NV 89511 (map)

A down-tempo resort that boasts high altitude, dry snow and a next-door city full of apr¿s-ski opportunities.

PO Box 470, Government Camp, OR 97028 (map)

From cross-country to "Hail Mary"-worthy runs, this snow zone has it all.

13000 SW Century Dr, Bend, OR 97709 (map)

The fact that the U.S. Ski Team continues to train here pretty much sums it up.

87000 E Hwy 26, Government Camp, OR 97028 (map)

With 960 acres of snow to carve up, you can't go wrong.

Timberline Lodge, Government Camp, OR 97041 (map)

Offering the longest ski season in North America.

22642 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91364 (map)