Alta Sierra Ski Resort

Went to Alta sierra ski resort and was a little weary due to the reviews. However, being a Bakersfield resident this was the closest place. Had a great time on our ski trip. The staff was all super friendly and helpful, from the rental shop to the food area to the tub station. The price to ski here is also cheaper than other places in California. Would recommend and will go again.

My first time skiing here was when I was in middle school.... A long time ago. I wore Rocky Mountain jeans and a sweatshirt. This little hill has survived many a rough sparse winter yet found a way to make it possible for locals to have a little taste of snow when possible. Imagine how hard it is to pivot with the weather while figuring out staffing and rental equipment. Glad it's still going strong and hope everyone continues to support Shirley Meadows aka Alta Sierra Ski Resort!

We had a blast here! The staff was very friendly and helpful to our new kiddos skiing. They really watch out for everyone here. The food is delicious as well! What a perfect ski weekend! Can't wait to come back!!

Sweet little hill. Full facilities Near Bakersfield or Kernville Two lifts & a tubing hill (separate)Fun & friendly!!

I went the last weekend Alta Sierra was open in 2020. I'm new to the snow scene and since I was out in Bakersfield for a birthday party, I made an extra step to get some snow time at Alta Sierra. Bakersfield is 1.5 hours away, on a very winding road. Stayed in Kernville overnight, what a cute town! The ski resort was about a 30 minute drive away. The parking lot is a dirt lot. Bathrooms are high end outdoor units. Warming hut is a cute building that is super warm. My husband camped out here while I was out on the snow.Being a newbie, I knew that I wanted to take a class. Ended up being I took a private snowboarding class. I can't remember the name of my instructor? He was awesome and patient. He instilled things I needed to learn, went out 2 weeks later to Dodge Ridge in Pinecrest, CA and did much better. Thank you Alta Sierra, I hope that you get more snow and have a longer ski season this upcoming year. I'd like to come back and visit. The people out on the mountain were super nice and forgiving of me falling all over the place. I didn't feel any negative energy. This also goes for the employees who worked in the ticket area and the rental booth.

It is a great small resort. Incredibly friendly staff. We went there on a Saturday and the kids rode the tubes. We went back the next day and the kids took lessons. It might as well have been private lessons since it was just my two kids. The instructor let me help him and the kids were mastering the big slope by midday.... Awesome time!!!

Super friendly staff! We went in late Feb. so there wasn't a huge crowd which was also nice. Signed up for a lesson and was definitely worth the price/time. Would certainly recommend as a nice alternative to some of the more popular spots like Big Bear, Mammoth, or Tahoe.

Saturday morning 1-21 the hill was groomed perfectly. The snow was excellent all day. Great job staff!!!Can't wait to hit the slopes again.

Josh, the manager lets the people who work in the restaurant close down the kitchen as soon as upper management disappears. They have appropriate excuses to deny food availability based on existing policies that allow for early shutdow,, however the circumstances they claim for shutting down the kitchen don't exist, but rather they just dont want to work And in particular want to go home as fast as they can as soon as the regular closing time approaches. So they close early so they can clean and leave. and so they leave us with NO FOOD other than French fries and beer. So you spend thousands of dollars on your vacation, ikon pass, airfare,etc, because Park City is a destination! But there won't be any lunch available on the mountain. Not for you or your kids as long as Josh can get away with claiming any axceptable excuse possible.

I visited a few days before christmas of 2021. It was a spontaneous birthday trip to learn to ski. We showed up super late in the day and needed rentals. The women in the ticket office were so accommodating and kind. They gave us a great deal since we were only going to get 1.5-2 hours on the snow. The folks who helped us at the rental desk were knowledgable and friendly as well. The ski lift operators were very encouraging and one of them even taught us all how to properly get off the lift, which they would never do at a big resort. As a beginner, I had a great time and felt lots of positive energy here! I would return if ever in the area.