Mount Baldy Ski Lifts
Ski resort in Southern California
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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.
LocationMount San Antonio and Telegraph Peak,
California, U.S.
California, U.S.
Nearest major cityMt. Baldy,
Los Angeles - 45 mi (72 km)
Los Angeles - 45 mi (72 km)
Vertical2,100 ft (640 m)
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| Location | Mount San Antonio and Telegraph Peak, California, U.S. |
| Nearest major city | Mt. Baldy, Los Angeles - 45 mi (72 km) |
| Coordinates | 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 |
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
Chair #4 at Mt. Baldy
Skiing overlooking Los Angeles
Skiing at Mt. Baldy
Skiers at Mt. Baldy
The base of Chair #2 at Mt. Baldy with Thunder Mountain in the background
