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    Celest P.

    We went two weekends ago. The place was nice. The bar was very busy. They only had one bartender serving us all, causing lines to be long. Food service took a while too. I recommend bringing your own food. You are not allowed to use your sleds here so if thats what you want, then I will not recommend. Overall, great place.

    Phil R.

    This place is...how do I put it politely.. the people whom own it do not care about it. Plan and simple. You can tell from the radiators not working and other examples I list. Staff is pretty cool if they're local. From the run down rooms where they simply give you a side heater to keep warm when it's 19 degrees outside. No weather stripping on the doors. Broken door on our first room then they moved us, which I must say I appreciated a lot. They definitely were helpful in that manner. Unfortunately Dealt with loud people until 330-4am. I was pretty frustrated that they shut lift 1 the first hour or two of them operating but yet the lift kept running. When I asked they just said the lift wasn't working. But it was running the whole time things happen. Also sucked that the lifts are supposed to run until 4. At 330they were shutting them down. For the price of the room, idk if I could justify spending money to stay there again. Food was good which was a plus. But might just go elsewhere next time. Tahoes a drive but almost worth it compared to this experience. Giving it two stars STRICTLY for the helpful staff. I would be embarrassed to say I owned that place.

    Text received hours before checkin

    Please stay literally anywhere else- I would recommend somewhere in shaver. Amenities- all amenities that were apart of the resort like restaurants that were advertised when you book your stay were closed. No food, convenience stores, or anything on sight. Also no employees to be found so if you need anything you're going to have to drive minimum 20-30 mins to next town. But it won't be easy to figure out where you're going because you'll likely have no cell service because the wifi rarely works. We had to get on the road and then turnout and get navigation going Booking & room- see the image attached of text received hours before checkin. This was only form of communication from the inn. No email confirmation or anything. No response to emails or calls. No AC wasn't a big deal but they should have been transparent about this in booking especially considering this could have ruined someone's stay if they had any sensitivities/ disabilities. The hours included in the text weren't consistent which made us have to change plans. When we arrived/ left it was difficult to find employees making the checkin/ out process annoying and time consuming. As shown in images the restock room was very bare. No one was refilling it and there was way too many people staying for that to be acceptable. Trash was littered and piled all throughout the place. Underneath our bed was empty food bags from previous guest. Everything just felt so gross. The towels and sheets were questionable and had stains. The shower didn't appear to be wiped down. Any higher level (more expensive) rooms are located in a second building that has no wifi. The middle level rooms (private bathroom, but not most expensive) windows are facing the hallway where everyone walks. This is big problem bc with no ac windows must be open at night but the window is directly in front of bed so anyone walking by can see you sleeping. Lowest level rooms (shared bathrooms) have wifi but same situation with windows facing hallway so you have zero privacy. Even the shared bathroom window was pointing into shower so you'll need to shower with swimsuit on. If you have any issues/ complaints you're SOL because you can't find anyone and they will not answer calls. Also Provided mini fridge in our room was barely cold. Definitely wouldn't be able to keep food at a safe temp. Bike park- trails were as expected. Many signs were broken making it a little hard to navigate. Employees who load your bike into hanger take10 mins breaks roughly every hour which is very odd especially considering how little people were at the park. So expect to be standing in line confused as to why you're being ignored. They definitely could have been more careful with loading bikes in and avoiding frame scratches.

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    Gabriella V.

    I started skiing in 2016, and still love spending my weekends at China Peak. I appreciate the fact that it's only an hour and a half from home. Generally, the conditions are pretty good and groomed. When we aren't blessed with powder, the crew usually makes snow and we get to ski into March/April. The drinks and food are pricey, but they're pretty good. I love grabbing a beer and burger at Buckhorn. Always seems to hit the spot . Bunny hills are great, not too steep. When conditions permit, they also have tubing. Facilities are a bit dated, but I think they're working on updating bathrooms. I am hoping that we'll get faster lifts and possibly more chairs. Chair 1 is the main chair that takes you from the base up to the peak and it takes about 15 minutes. When I take academy all the way down it takes about 10 minutes. Most folks do academy, but I also enjoy their terrain park and chair 7! It depends, but they also have a fun half pipe near the Tollhouse run. China peak has good runs for beginners to experts. I've been skiing there for several years and haven't gotten bored of the mountain yet also love the community here!

    Judy R.

    It doesn't look much when you get there but it is a epic scenery. I did go to go see my grandson ride down hill China !

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    Great family day at China peak. People were friendly and powder was great last weekend

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    Balsam Meadows Snow Park - slide

    Balsam Meadows Snow Park

    4.3(7 reviews)
    7.1 mi

    We went to the Snow park today we had a blast. It is about 1 hour away depending on the weather and…read morethe car you drive. Chains are needed if it snowing. This day it was snowing and we had to use them. We followed the signs and when we arrived it was not so many people there. It had a clear enough area to slide on small plastic disc sleds down the hill and walk back up. Small brush and trees did line the or skirts of the park. There is a restroom there. Not very pleasant but private. DRIVE SLOW. DRIVE CAREFULLY. DRIVE SMART. The weather is making the trip more complicated than a normal day. There are snow plows that clear the road frequently. It really helped make the road more safe and driveable. The snow surrounding shaver lake is so beautiful! Truly a scenic ride.

    This is one of six snow parks within a half hour drive of each other. This one and the nearby…read moreCoyote Sno-Park are reportedly the best for sledding. We also visited Tamarak Sno-Park just five minutes up the road from Balsam, and it was beautiful, but was laid out with trails for cross-country skiers and snowmobilers. You need a $5 pass to park at a Sno-Park, and you must buy it before you get there. Stop at Tom's in town before you head up the hill. We'd never heard of Sno-Parks, and didn't know what to expect. They're just forested areas where you might hike if the weather were warmer where you can safely park and use the restroom if you need to. There are areas for sledding, but they are natural hills will trees and streams and rocks. There are open areas (some are Forest Service roads) (no trucks in sight), but there are lots of little hills, too. In the spring when we were there the best hill we found ended in a stream so we had to jump off our sleds in order not to get wet. We did not snowshoe, but there were lovely less hilly spots where snow shoeing would be fun. Balsam had a few parking spots (maybe space for 8-10 cars?), so it'll fill up fast. Tamarak has a much larger parking lot. Sno-Parks exist, basically, so that people won't park on the side of the road. There is no trash removal, no lights or electricity, and no amenities like picnic tables. It's just a parking lot and a safe (and beautiful) place to play in the snow. We were there in early April, and the snow was spotty, but still we were able to find enough to sled until we were exhausted, build a snowman, and have a snowball fight. We stayed in Shaver Lake, but these Sno-Parks are close enough to Clovis and Fresno, that you could also drive up for the day.

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    China Peak Mountain Resort - Towels to block the cold air? Yup ask for extras if you're staying

    China Peak Mountain Resort

    2.1(7 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    Be extremely careful with fences installed by ski patrol out of nowhere. They sometimes make…read moremistakes and install fences that do not make any sense that weren't even there that very same day, on the very same line. You will be better off throwing yourself into the ground at high speed to be able to stop on time, and walk around it, or you risk of being threatened like a criminal to cancel your pass, and to only use an easy line. On Friday, January 9th, I used a nice black diamond line 3 times from 9-11:30 am, no fence whatsoever, everything perfectly safe. While trying to run it for a 4th time at around 12:45, I noticed a "safety fence" on exactly the exit of that line, on a place that wouldn't make any sense. I already committed to the line, and was going at a decent speed. I tried to be polite enough, not destroying the fence but rather going under it. The ski patrol was finishing the fence close to where I crossed it, so he proceeded to threaten me like a criminal to cancel my pass and felt with the authority to order me to use Academy only. Weird thing, I tried to run the line again at like 2:30 pm, but planned to use a slightly different exit to avoid that fence, and for some "strange" reason, the fence I crossed and that I was threatened for, wasn't even there anymore. That tells me that someone made a mistake and just put a fence on a place that didn't make any sense whatsoever, and that would have actually made the run more dangerous instead of safer. Not even try to e-mail China Peak, they won't own their mistake, and essentially they will threaten you again over email to cancel you pass. This is not the friendly resort that it used to be anymore, take your business to Dodge Ridge, Bear Valley, or Mountain High, they still have the vibe.

    My experience here wasn't very good. The fact that they give you a old metal heater in each room is…read morewild especially since when I stayed it was 19 degrees out, a breeze from the threshold since they had a broken door and about two inches of clearance. They did switch us to another room but when I asked if their boiler was operating they said yes. I can assure you it was not. The room barely got above 30 degrees which led to a cold night and left us very bitter in the morning. Made it even harder to get up and actually go snowboarding. Along with lifts being closed down for no reason at the time, poor hotel conditions I would only say stay if you couldn't get a fair priced Airbnb in shaver area. Anything 30 mins drive is worth it compared to the outdated and broken down rooms. Can't really say anything bad about the staff since they were friendly but whomever owns this place should be ashamed. Had great potential yet they're just letting it go to waste.

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    China Peak Mountain Resort - You can see the amount of space right there. The doors closed. Insane that they allow this and call it habitable

    You can see the amount of space right there. The doors closed. Insane that they allow this and call it habitable

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    Huntington Lake Resort

    Huntington Lake Resort

    3.4(64 reviews)
    4.2 mi

    High above Fresno in the mountains lies a small marina resort that caters to pontoons and ski boats…read morefor people from the valley looking to escape the summer heat. They have a nice cafe, restrooms and amenities needed to have a day of boating while providing a place for day launches or slips to rent. The lake is absolutely beautiful and I wish we lived closer as my family houses a boat here

    Be CAREFUL if you are renting a BOAT there‼There website might not work. I reserved a boat two…read moreweeks before my arrival and I paid on their website. But when I got there they told me there is no boat available and they are all booked for the next two months. (TBH I don't know how is that possible) and they told me bunch of things that my reservation is fake, since the reservation is from their owner's personal email instead of their business email, and the reservation number #8 is not valid. They told me this might be a fraud or something wrong with their system. They note down my info and told me they will investigate and refund me if possible. But after a week I still haven't seen the refund. I sent an email to the owner, but NO Response I called the owner, he told me they already issue me the refund. But 1 week after, still NO Refund. I don't with struggling with this place. I have to call my credit card to dispute this. Worst worst experience. Don't rent your boat here!!!!

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    Huntington Lake Resort - Huntington lake marina resort restaurant

    Huntington lake marina resort restaurant

    Huntington Lake Resort - Enjoying the lovely scenery while I eat!

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    Enjoying the lovely scenery while I eat!

    The Tamarack Lodge - Making it safer

    The Tamarack Lodge

    3.1(17 reviews)
    3.7 mi
    $$

    I'm not sure why people wrote bad reviews for a place having snow equipment moving snow lol our…read moreexperience here was amazing. We only stayed one night unfortunately due to needing to come home but compared to china peak I won't stay any where else. Rooms are older but much larger than china peak and cleaner. The staff had our keys ready when we arrived they were helpful all around and the rooms for being next to each other are pretty quiet. 10/10. Can't wait to come back!

    Don't go here. I made reservations several months ago for this week. I called about a month ago…read moreto confirm, and the number has changed, along with the owner. He had no record of reservations so I felt lucky to snag a room. We arrived at 1 pm on our check in day and no one was on the premises. Empty lot, manager office locked, nothing. Thankfully, a young man drove in and I asked if he knew anything? He said oh I know the guy's real phone number. My phone had no service so this wonderful person called the 'manager?' And he said just go to room 5, use that one. Huh? Yeah, all the rooms are unlocked, key sitting on table. Pretty dirty, one old sheet on bed, one old bedspread. Dirty kitchen, brown toilet, something blue on the shower floor, maybe old comet? I don't know I felt lucky to find 2 pillowcases on a kitchen shelf and they looked clean. We spent one night, had a friend who had an extra bedroom for the second night. It is so weird! This guy, whoever he is, charges your card when you reserve. You show up to this beat room. Rip off

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    Mammoth Mountain Ski Area

    Mammoth Mountain Ski Area

    4.0(835 reviews)
    28.7 mi

    This is review for the ski school. We had the pleasure of booking a private ski lesson with Drew…read moreHarris for our four kids and it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. Managing a group of kids with very different skill levels is no small task, but Drew handled it with patience, enthusiasm, and impressive skill. He quickly assessed where each child was at and tailored his guidance so everyone felt challenged while still having fun and building confidence on the mountain. Over the two days, Drew took the kids all over the mountain, helping them explore new terrain while always keeping safety front and center. His clear instructions and practical tips made a noticeable difference in their skiing, and it was great to see their progress even within a short time. Drew has a great way of explaining technique in a way kids understand, which helped them improve without feeling overwhelmed. One of the highlights for the kids was spending time in the ski park, where Drew showed them some fun tricks and helped them try new things safely. He struck the perfect balance between encouraging them to push their limits and making sure they stayed in control and confident. By the end of the lessons, all four kids were excited about how much they had learned and couldn't stop talking about their favorite runs. We're incredibly grateful for the experience and would highly recommend Drew Harris to other families looking for a fantastic ski instructor. His ability to manage multiple levels, keep kids engaged, and make learning fun made these two days on the mountain truly memorable.

    The crowds here are on another level. One morning we got to the main lodge at 7am and there were…read morealready tons of cars parked down Minaret Road and we ended up having a ways to walk. Knowing how the bus system works is a must as you'll probably inevitably have to take them. This is the only place I've ever seen Disneyland long lines to take the bus at the end of the day at 4pm, while buses are stuck, stopped in a gridlock traffic jam. The line for a chairlift on a Monday wasn't even that long, yet somehow took almost 1.5 hours due to a conglomeration of factors. People either don't know or pretend they don't know how the chairlift lines merge and they have to wait their turn and merge 1,2,1,2, so whole families trying to cut in front of each other ended up yelling at each other, causing a scene. Everyone's frustrated and impatient with the chairlift lines and how slow they move. Yet then you'll randomly find another chairlift on the mountain with no line, and can stick to it all day and it will never grow a line as people's brains don't work too well at these high altitudes and they'll just keep flocking to the same Disneyland long line ones like sheep. The people here are really nice, like surprisingly nice and helpful. People will stop and make sure you're okay if you fall. One guy/simp even spent an hour helping my girlfriend slowly down the mountain after we got on a run too steep for her and got separated. There's a few outliers as always though, with the 3 degenerates in the car parked next to us bragging/joking about all the people they ran down that day, as it was early season and crowded. I saw one teenage snowboarder run down some little kid, and then take off as the kid's dad was screaming at him. As for the employees here, they're extremely nice and helpful. I definitely plan on coming back later this season after the crowds subside.

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    Mammoth Mountain Ski Area
    Mammoth Mountain Ski Area

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    Montecito Sequoia Lodge

    Montecito Sequoia Lodge

    3.9(165 reviews)
    40.6 mi
    $$

    This place exceeded my families expectations. From the beautiful views to all the amazing…read moreactivities. We stayed in the main lodge and originally we were a bit concerned that there was no air conditioning. That ended up not being an issue as they have a box fan that fits in the window. Worked good enough for us, we stayed here in late August. The lake had free paddle boards and kayaks. The resort was very relaxing and quiet, with lots of places to be secluded in nature. Even with the lodge being fully booked. The only downside was the food. It wasn't great, not bad, but definitely nothing special.

    We stayed as 3 adults and went during the week. This was perfect as there were no kids there. Only…read moreone who didn't make much noise. More retired adults and Europeans. Extremely thankful to the staff for such wonderful service. Food was decent, we liked the fresh chocolate chip cookies and tiramisu the best. Tofu stir fry was yum. As well as mashed potatoes and salmon. I liked they had yogurt and cream cheese for my bagel. The amount of thoughtfulness that goes into serving their guests really shows. room was amazing with a nice view and clean. Lake was fun to paddle boat on as well as s'mores, and the trampoline. Sad the jacuzzi was not working so we skipped the pool. We got low tire pressure and a staff member helped us out as there was no gas station that had air service in the park.

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    Lodge room - one large bed and one bunkbed - cozy

    Mammoth Mountain Chalets - Chalet 22

    Mammoth Mountain Chalets

    4.8(53 reviews)
    29.4 mi
    $$

    Outdoor adventures, hiking, many lakes to go fishing, biking on natural and man-made trails and…read morenice natural sites to explore.

    We had an amazing stay this past weekend at the Mammoth Chalets! Management was so great with…read morecommunication, kind and accommodating, it made our trip that much more enjoyable since we did not have to stress over certain things like check in and parking. I planned this trip with a group of friends, and they could not stop commenting about how the chalets was the best stay they've been in at Mammoth. We stayed at chalet #9 which was not a ski out, but a very short walk to the main lodge/lifts and definitely a ski in from lower road runner. The chalet itself was cozy with plentiful seating, and even extra foldable chairs for our group. The beds were comfortable, and the bathrooms came equipped with hotel sized toiletries, which was a nice touch. The kitchen is a good size and well equipped with all the necessities, along with a fridge/freezer that was the perfect size to fit all of our weekend groceries. I also appreciated that they even had a huge pot to make group meals like pho, even though I had already brought my own instant pot. I would 110% stay here again and recommend the chalets to all of my family and friends. This was such a wonderful find. Thank you for the awesome stay Mammoth Mountain Chalets! :)

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    Chalet 22 kitchen

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