On top of the world at Mt. Baldy, a winter wonderland 80 minutes from L.A.
(LA Times Travel)

Ski snobs sneer at Mt. Baldy, dinging it for its ma-and-pa amenities and modest number of runs, treating its easy access and affordability as some sort of character flaws. Shame on the snobs. Because this year in particular, Baldy is the best ski deal in California.