Mount Baldy Ski Lifts
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Mt. Baldy Location in the United States Mt. Baldy Location in California | |
| Location | Mount San Antonio and Telegraph Peak, California, U.S. |
| Nearest major city | Mt. Baldy, Los Angeles - 45 mi (72 km) |
| Coordinates | 34°16′N 117°37′W / 34.27°N 117.62°W |
| Vertical | 2,100 ft (640 m) |
| Top elevation | 8,600 ft (2,620 m) |
| Base elevation | 6,500 ft (1,980 m) |
| Skiable area | 800 acres (3.2 km2) |
| Trails | 26 total 15% beginner 31% intermediate 54% advanced |
| Longest run | 2.5 miles (4.0 km) |
| Lift system | 4 chairlifts |
| Snowfall | 170 in (14 ft; 430 cm) |
| Snowmaking | Yes |
| Night skiing | None |
| Website | mtbaldyresort.com |
The Mount Baldy Ski Lifts, or "Baldy", is a ski resort in the western United States in southern California. Forty-five miles (72 km) east-northeast of Los Angeles in San Bernardino County, it is located on Mount San Antonio—Mount Baldy in the San Gabriel Mountains.
History
The vintage ski lifts were installed in 1952 by Harwood Developments. They were operated as Mt Baldy Ski Lifts Inc. and were managed by Herbert Leffler from 1953 until his retirement in 1969. The resort was sold to an investment group in 1969.
In 1987, Bob Olson proposed a project to make Baldy "The Disneyland of the Mountains."[1]
Gallery
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Chair #4 at Mt. Baldy
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Skiing overlooking Los Angeles
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Skiing at Mt. Baldy
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Skiers at Mt. Baldy
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The base of Chair #2 at Mt. Baldy with Thunder Mountain in the background
References
- ^ Ryon, Ruth (11 January 1987). "'Disneyland of the Mountains' : Mt. Baldy Resort Operator Sought". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
External links
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