What elevation is China Peak?

Asked by: James Mazatan

8,700 feet8,700 feet.

Why do they call it China Peak?

It was named in honor of Charley Blasingame by the U.S. Forest Service. The name was Chinese Mountain, and it has since been changed to China Peak. The ski resort’s first chairlift is anchored to the stone of this volcano.

How many lifts does China Peak have?

China Peak Mountain has a base elevation is 7,030 feet, and there are over 1,200 skiable acres with a total of 45 runs serviced by 11 lifts.

Where is China Peak situated?

China Peak is located on the south shore of Huntington Lake, about 70 miles (110 km) northeast of Fresno. It has 1,200 acres (4.9 km²) of skiable terrain, with 40% of it covered by snowmaking. The mountain has a vertical rise of 1,700 from base to top, and a maximum elevation of 8,700 feet.

Who owns Chinas peak?

owner Tim Cohee

Being a ski resort owner during what some are calling California’s worst drought in 1,200 years can’t be a pile of soft, fluffy powder. In May 2010, Tim Cohee fulfilled a lifelong dream by purchasing a 1,300-acre ski resort 65 miles east of Fresno.

Does China Peak make snow?

When the ‘wet bulb’ temperatures hit the mid 20s and lower, China Peak’s system can convert close to 4,000 gallons of water per minute to snow, which makes us capable of opening multiple ski runs across all lifts in a matter of weeks. We make snow on at least one run off each of our lifts.

When did Sierra Summit become China Peak?

1982

The resort’s original name was China Peak beginning in 1958, then changed to Sierra Summit in 1982, with the original name returning in 2010. China Peak is a family owned, mid sized mountain that is the primary resort for those living in Central California, from the valley to the coast.

Is China Peak Open Monday?

CHINA PEAK IS OPEN THURSDAY – MONDAY FOR THE 2021-22 WINTER SEASON, OPEN DAILY DECEMBER 23, 2021 – JANUARY 3, 2022.

Do I need chains for China Peak?

Chains are no longer required… – China Peak Mountain Resort | Facebook.

How much snow has China Peak?

Snow History