Happy Wanderer: Great ski getaways just short flights from the Bay Area

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Two skiers at Whitefish Mountain are bathed in the refraction of sunlight through ice crystals, a phenomenon called a "sundog." United Airlines has expanded its direct service from San Francisco to Glacier Park International Airport, a short drive to world-class Whitefish Mountain Resort. (photo courtesy of Brian Schott)
Two skiers at Whitefish Mountain are bathed in the refraction of sunlight through ice crystals, a phenomenon called a “sundog.” United Airlines has expanded its direct service from San Francisco to Glacier Park International Airport, a short drive to world-class Whitefish Mountain Resort. (photo courtesy of Brian Schott) 

MERCURYNEWS.COM: March, 2026

Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow this month, so it’s time for a mountain vacation. Inspired by the Winter Olympics, here are three great getaways with short, nonstop flights from the Bay Area that celebrate the season’s snow and serenity.

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Get in on the silly spring fun at these five mountain resorts in the Sierra.

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7X7.COM: March, 2026

Spring is a season for silliness at Sierra mountain resorts. There’s something about soft snow and sunshine that gets the party started, with skiers and boarders sporting outrageous costumes as they “ski and be seen” on the slopes.

These five California ski resorts know how to spread the spring fever with everything from pond skimming to disco tubing. With some blockbuster storms in the Sierra this winter, there will be no shortage of snow for spring skiing. Here’s how to get corny in the corn snow.

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