California: While California is typically known for the bountiful supply of gold that fueled the historic rush during the 19th century. Today, skiers and riders rush there for the white gold, aka POWDER.  The Tahoe area alone boasts about a dozen ski resorts. Traditionally, people from all over the world flock to Tahoe for amazing skiing and panoramic beauty, but there is plenty of skiing elsewhere in the state. The largest resort in California is Heavenly, owned by Vail Resorts. Temperatures vary across the state, but the average winter temperatures in the mountains hover around 30 degrees F. The beauty of California is that no matter where you are, there is a ski resort within driving distance. Many airports are scattered across the state; the major ones are found in Fresno Yosemite (FAT), Los Angeles (LAX), Sacramento (SMF), San Diego (SAN), and San Francisco (SFO). GetSkiTickets.com offers up a bevy of deals on lift tickets, ski rentals, and learn-to-ski programs at participating resorts in California, so be sure to look out for them.