You’ve shredded at Arizona’s ski resorts, you’ve hit Aspen and Vail. Why not head up to the Eastern Sierra of California to ski or snowboard the majestic slopes of the Sierra Nevada? The recently remodeled Sierra Nevada Resort makes a great base camp, situated approximately 7,900 feet above sea level in downtown Mammoth Lakes. Built in 1967, it was a haunt for Rat Packers Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin and other Hollywood luminaries. After a day outdoors, linger in the lobby around a huge fireplace and piano once owned by Clark Gable. “It’s one of these relaxing locations where you can just put your feet back and sip wine and enjoy the fire and have a great time,” managing director Brent Truax says. Or suit up and hop on a complimentary shuttle that runs to and from nearby lifts every 15 minutes. Nightly rates start at $199. thesierranevadaresort.com
