Best skiing near Catheys Valley

3 ski resorts · 3 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best skiing near Catheys Valley, California — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 3 of 3 ski resorts · best 15 shown on the map
D⛰
Dodge Ridge Ski Area
#1 Dodge Ridge Ski Area Off-season
487 m Vertical815 Acres59 Runs10 Lifts
56.0 mi away
73°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· 73°F — wet, slushy snow· Bluebird · clear skies
Dodge Ridge Ski Area is a ski resort located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California, United States. The resort offers 862 acres of skiable terrain with 12 lifts and 67…
Why 34: resort size & terrain
34Rated
C⛰
China Peak (Sierra Summit)
#2 China Peak (Sierra Summit) Off-season
512 m Vertical430 Acres45 Runs11 Lifts
54.5 mi away
0″ base 69°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· Calm · 5 mph· 69°F — wet, slushy snow
China Peak (formerly known as Sierra Summit) ski resort is located in California's Sierra Nevada Mountains. The resort offers 1,679 acres of skiable terrain with 7 lifts and 45…
Why 31: resort size & terrain
31Rated
B⛰
Badger Pass Ski Area
#3 Badger Pass Ski Area Off-season
243 m Vertical90 Acres10 Runs5 Lifts
28.6 mi away
89°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· Calm · 5 mph· 89°F — wet, slushy snow
Badger Pass Ski Area in California is a small, family-friendly ski resort that offers 10 trails for skiing and snowboarding. The resort is known for its beginner-friendly runs…
Why 12: resort size & terrain
12Rated

Skiing near Catheys Valley

The Catheys Valley area has 3 ski resorts tracked on Snoflo, from local hills to destination mountains. The largest by skiable terrain is Dodge Ridge Ski Area (815 acres), and China Peak (Sierra Summit) has the most vertical (512 m vertical). Snoflo ranks every resort daily by live snow conditions, rider reviews, and logged trips — so the order reflects what's skiing best right now.

How we rank the best skiing near Catheys Valley

How are these ski resorts ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips, plus terrain (vertical, acreage, runs, lifts). The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

What do the numbers on the map mean?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

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