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Snowboarder in Just a Hoody Survives 2 Days in Freezing Mountains After Going Missing From Mountain High Resort, CA

A 35-year-old snowboarder who disappeared during a snowstorm at Mountain High Resort in California was found alive on Tuesday after surviving two nights in freezing temperatures without proper winter gear or supplies. Related: Could You Survive An Unplanned Night Out in the Mountains? Malachi Luis Garcia, a Los Angeles County resident, became separated from his group while snowboarding Sunday afternoon. […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | January 29, 2025
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Mountain High Resort, CA, Extends Season to April 14

Thanks to some late-season fresh snow and snowmaking, the season at Mountain High Resort, California, is expected to be extended through April 14 at the West Resort. Mountain High Resort consists of three separate mountains (East Resort, West Resort, and North Resort) and offers a wide variety of lifts and trails, a world-class terrain park, an outstanding winter sports school, […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | March 19, 2024
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Mountain High Resort, CA, Invests More Than $1 Million In Seasonal Improvements

With El Niño rapidly approaching, Southern California’s closest winter resort is preparing for another record season with more than one million dollars in resort improvements. Expected to be the first resort to open in Southern California this season, Mountain High has invested in increased snowmaking, new snow cats, and a new fleet of rental equipment for guests. Related: Hometown Mountain […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | October 8, 2023
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Get Ready for El Niño this Winter with Mountain High, CA’s, Labor Day Special

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Purchase a Mountain High Season Pass or Cali Pass at the Lowest Price of the summer & Receive a Free Buddy Ticket from September 2-4 Mountain High, Southern California’s closest winter resort, announces a Labor Day Special with a limited quantity of Cali Passes and Mountain High Season Passes at their lowest price of the summer, available September 2 – […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | August 23, 2023
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Dodge Ridge, CA, Sold to Owners of Mountain High Resort

  Family-owned and operated since 1950, Dodge Ridge has had only two owners in its 70-year history. First developed and operated by Earl Purdy, Dodge Ridge was purchased by Frank Helm in 1976. The Helm family owned and operated this Central Sierra locals hideaway through the 2020-2021 season. Dodge Ridge has grown and expanded over the years and now boasts […]

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Mike Bartholow | August 17, 2021
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Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Mountain High, California

Mountain High Resort is located in Wrightwood, California, just an hour and a half from downtown Los Angeles. Mountain High comprises three resorts: The East Resort, The West Resort, and The North Resort. Each has its own purpose of making the resort well rounded. Between these three resorts, there are 290 acres of skiable terrain, 1,600 vertical feet, 14 chairlifts, […]

Dominic Gawel | November 30, 2020
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Mountain High Resort, CA Postpones Today’s Opening After 4 Employees Test Positive For Covid-19

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Mountain High Resort had been looking forward to kicking off the ski season in California today but have had to put the champagne on ice as covid-19 has shortened their season before it even began. Related: Mammoth Mountain, CA Opens for the Season on Friday! The resort announced yesterday afternoon that an employee has tested positive for covid-19, so in […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | November 12, 2020
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Mountain High Resort Opens Tomorrow | First Californian Resort to Open for Winter 20/21

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The Yeti has an announcement! Mountain High, CA officially opens for the 20/21 Season tomorrow, Thursday, November 12. OPENING DAY is this Thursday 11/12! 🎉 Day 1 is season pass holders only, but we will be open to the public with limited daily ticket sales after that! Tickets MUST be purchased 24 hours in advance here – https://t.co/63muut5FOL#mthigh#whereyougoforsnow pic.twitter.com/ZfDTdt1GD9 — Mountain […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | November 11, 2020
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California Ski Resorts CLOSED Yesterday Due to TOO MUCH SNOW

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The mega-storm currently pounding the Sierra Nevada proved too much for a couple of resorts. Snow Valley had to postpone their Wednesday opening due to ‘too much snow’, and LA’s closest resort, Mountain High, also closed due to the storm. Related: NOAA: Winter Advisories Issued For 11 Western US States as ‘Historic, Unprecedented Storm’ Hits Snow Valley was originally hoping […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | November 28, 2019
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Mountain High, CA Opens Today | First Responders and Kids Ski Free, First 100 Paying Guests Can Ski Free Thru 12/21

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Southern California’s closest winter resort, Mountain High, opens for the 2018/19 season today with a host of specials offers to save you money.  First Responders w/ ID ski or snowboard FREE through Dec 9th (plus, they resort will match any donations up to $100 made at the resort to the Red Cross Fire Disaster Relief Fund) Kids 12 and under […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | December 4, 2018
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Friday Fun: “Gnar Wars”

Star Wars themed snowboarding at Mountain High. Directed by Mike Benson. Starring Casey Wrightsman, Geoff Isringhausen, Cory Whetstone, Nick Sibayan, and Eric Miranda.

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