Skiing Powder at Mt. Waterman
The snow gods rewarded us with some fantastic powder up on Mount Waterman. The recent storm brought about another foot of fresh powder on top of a 3-4 foot base. It seems not too many people thought to come out and enjoy it because there was no wait at the lift lines…don’t you wish it was like that way all the time? Even later in the day when there were plenty of tracks on the slopes, the snow was so soft and forgiving you could cut right through it and make your own line.
Mt. Waterman - going up Chair 1
Mount Waterman has the same three, no-frills lifts, and still has the lowest lift ticket prices in Southern California at $45.00 for an all-day pass; half-day passes are $10.00 less and start at 12 noon. The ski area has much less acreage than most other ski areas in the San Bernardino Mountains, but the runs are far superior, the crowds are virtually non-existent, and you can’t beat the convenience to Los Angeles.
Not many people know about Mt. Waterman which is in the San Gabriel Mountains and part of the Angeles National Forest along the Angeles Crest Highway. It’s just 55 minutes from downtown Los Angeles, 34 miles north of the 210 freeway, making it a convenient ski area for Los Angeles skiers.
Lodge on top of Mt. Waterman
Mount Waterman does not have snow-making equipment so it relies on natural snow. When Mother Nature delivers some decent snow, this mountain can have some the best skiing in Southern California. Most of the ski runs are for intermediate and advanced skiers, but there is a beginner area in one of the bowls at the top. It is a low frills type of ski area with a small lodge at the top that will serve burgers, chili, and beer, so don’t expect the piped in music and other entertainment like other popular ski resort areas; less is better at this place. Mount Waterman comes off more as a skier’s venue where it’s all about skiing or snowboarding, without all the extra fluff and expense.
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Ray
I think we all like the “idea” of an adventure. Going out and meeting the world head on, simply taking that chance that bit of risk our common sense tells us not to act upon. Or doing something which normally would not be considered among your personality traits; at least how others perceive you. Your inner “closet” desires need to be full-filled. Sometimes, you have to take that flying leap into the unknown. It doesn’t matter if you fall flat on your face and make a fool of yourself, or end up looking like a clown. Feeling that rush of adrenaline through your body, that electrifying sensation of your brain synapses firing off because you just had an experience like no other. Sure your adventure could be a jump out of a plane at 13,000ft., or a deep sea dive, it could even be as adventurous as a once in a lifetime night with a sexy woman you finally achieved the courage to ask out. What ever your adventure may be, don’t just dream about, do it!
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