A skier carving fresh snow above a sea of clouds on Mt Baldy The Devil's Backbone ridge at dusk under a rising moon on Mt Baldy

SoCal's real mountain. Real close.

Ride Chair 1 to Top of the Notch at 7,800 feet. Ski it, ride it, play in the snow, and warm up with a bite and a cold one up top.

Ride Chair 1 to Top of the Notch at 7,800 feet. Zip it, hike it, catch the sunset, and grab a bite and a cold one on the deck.

Mt Baldy · Since 1952
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Chair 1 · Sugar PineBase area to Top of the Notch
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Top of the NotchRestaurant & bar at 7,800 ft
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Chair 4Easy access to the Devil's Backbone Trail
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the mountain

Sixty seconds on Baldy, shot by our crew. The views, the food, the people and what makes this week worth the drive.

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Fri12–5 PM
Sat9 AM–5 PM
Sun9 AM–5 PM

Open Friday to Sunday, closed Monday to Thursday. Tap an event for tickets.

Lift hours, events up top and what's coming next. Tap an event for tickets.

Featured event Hikers walking under the moon at dusk on Mt Baldy
Saturday, Oct 17 · 4–10 PM

Moonlight Hike with Craic Haus

Hike or ride the chair to Top of the Notch for dinner, live music and Mt Baldy after dark. One-way lift rides are $20 on hike night.

  • Check-in 4–6 PM
  • Dinner 5–9 PM
  • Live music 6:30–9:30 PM
  • Last chair down 10 PM
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75 winters.
Lock in yours.

Our 75th Anniversary passes lock in one to four winters of unlimited skiing and snowboarding at today's rates, with limited-edition anniversary merch in every tier.

  • Zero blackout dates
  • No $30 parking fees
  • Anniversary merch included
Collector's tier
Original Thunder Mountain Chair #3 lift carrier
4Years
Valid through April 2030
Sale from$1,299
Reg. from $2,400
  • Original Thunder Mountain Chair #3 lift carrier (extremely limited)
  • Four winters locked at today's rate
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Mt Baldy 75th Anniversary hoodie
3Years
Valid through April 2029
Sale from$999
Reg. from $1,800
  • 75th Anniversary hoodie
  • Three winters locked in
Lock In 3 Years
Mt Baldy 75th Anniversary T-shirt
2Years
Valid through April 2028
Sale from$699
Reg. from $1,200
  • 75th Anniversary T-shirt
  • Two winters locked in
Lock In 2 Years
Mt Baldy 75th Anniversary trucker hat
26/27Season
Valid through April 2027
Sale from$349
Reg. from $600
  • 75th Anniversary trucker hat
  • Unlimited winter runs
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Know before
you go

40" tall to ride

Every chairlift rider must be at least 40 inches. Kids under 12 ride with an adult.

Park at Chair 1

All parking is at the base of Chairlift #1. Prepaid parking online is discounted.

Dress for alpine

The chair takes you into real mountain weather. Bring warm layers, gloves, a hat and goggles.

Bring a layer

It can be 20 degrees cooler at the Notch than in the valley, and it drops fast after sunset.

Carry chains in winter

Check Caltrans road conditions before you head up the hill.

Sun, water & storms

The sun is strong at 7,800 feet. Bring water and sunscreen, and watch for afternoon thunderstorms.

Mt Baldy trail map Trail map & mountain stats Hikers on the ridge trail heading toward the summit Summer trails & hiking
A snowcat tour on Mt Baldy seen from the air at sunset A couple dancing at an outdoor event on the mountain

Bring the whole crew up

Weddings with a view no ballroom can match, team days, birthdays and private parties at Top of the Notch. Tell us your date and headcount and we'll build the day.

WeddingsPrivate eventsTeam buildingFilming