How to Go Skiing in Sierra Summit, California

Sierra Summit Mountain Resort is located 65 miles northeast of Fresno, California. This resort boasts 1,200 skiable acres, as well three terrain parks for freestyling. Sierra Summit has a hight of 8,709 feet and a vertical drop of 1,679 feet.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer with Internet access

Choose Your Lodging

1. Walk to the lifts when you reserve a room at the Sierra Summit Inn, the resort's on-site lodge. Reserve a moderately priced room by calling [phone] or using the Sierra Summit Mountain Resort Web site (see Resources below).
2. Find a link for off-site lodging on the resort's Web site. From the main page, click on “Services,” then look for the off-site lodging hyperlink about halfway down the page. This will allow you to book accommodations by phone or over the Internet.
3. Look at condos or bed-and-breakfast inns in the Shaver Lake and Huntington Lake areas. The majority of accommodations available in these areas are vacation rentals. Consider taking your ski trip with a group of friends to cut down on the expense of a vacation rental.
4. Park your RV on-site at Sierra Summit for a very inexpensive fee. There are television and electrical hook-ups available, and they often offer multiple night discounts. Reservations are not required.

Arrange Transportation to Sierra Summit

5. Fly into Fresno Yosemite International airport, the closest airport to Sierra Summit, California. This airport is served by most major airlines, and many offer direct flights from cities in and out of California.
6. Book a seat on the Greyhound bus to Fresno. The bus station is located downtown. Travelers are advised against making a late-night arrival.
7. Rent a car to get to Sierra Summit from Fresno. You will find car rental agencies at the airport. Drive along Highway 168 to reach the resort.
8. Travel to Fresno on weekends to take the shuttle bus to the mountain. This service is provided on a regular basis, but check the resort Web site for a schedule. The cost of the shuttle includes lift tickets.

Plan Your Ski Trip to Sierra Summit

9. Hit the slopes from one of nine lifts operating on the mountain at Sierra Summit. There are 45 trails to choose from, and most are at the intermediate or advanced level.
10. Enjoy the resort even earlier on weekends. The lifts open at 8:30 a.m. on weekends and holidays and at 9 a.m. weekdays.
11. Rent equipment on the mountain or at the ski resort's sport shop in Fresno at the start of your trip.
12. Be sure to dress in warm clothing for your winter sports activities at Sierra Summit. Temperatures can drop into the teens.
13. Ride the lifts for free on your birthday at Sierra Summit. This resort treats its birthday guests to a free lift ticket with valid identification.
14. Read the current ski report by clicking the “Snow Report/Cam” link on the main page of the Web site.

Tips & Warnings

• Book accommodations online if you're interested in stay-and-play discounts.