Description The snow-laden slopes of the San Bernardino and San Gabriel Mountains have beckoned Southland skiers since the 1930s.
Thrilling races were held at the First International Pine Needle Ski Tournament in North Hollywood, while the San Diego Ski Club boasted Dorothy McClung Wullich, the first female.
A short drive from the sun and sand, places like Rebel Ridge and Kratka Ridge offered snowy escapes.
Many once-cherished ski Areas have disappeared, yet their history remains.
Description The snow-laden slopes of the San Bernardino and San Gabriel Mountains have beckoned Southland skiers since the 1930s