NewsLos Angeles TimesOctober 24, 2026Los Angeles County
Mt. Waterman ski resort near L.A. relisted for $3.3 million after deal falls through
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The historic Mt. Waterman ski resort in the Angeles National Forest has been relisted for sale at $3,275,000 after a previous purchase agreement collapsed. Listing agent Marc Ramirez cites obstacles including a government shutdown, storm damage, and unfinalized Forest Service permit transfers for the failed sale. The 390-acre property features a transferable 20-year operating permit, three chairlifts, and two cabins.
Read the full story at Los Angeles TimesWhy It Matters
The sale dictates the future operational status and public access options for one of Southern California's closest winter recreation areas, located just an hour outside Los Angeles.
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Who's Mentioned
locationAngeles Crest Highway“Highway providing access to the mountain area.”locationMammoth Lakes“Mountain resort area that received early snow.”locationMt. Rose“Nevada ski resort opening early for the winter season.”OrganizationSFGATE“Media outlet reporting on ski resort openings.”OrganizationMammoth Mountain Ski Area“Ski resort planning an early November opening.”OrganizationPacific West Business Properties“Real estate firm handling the Mt. Waterman listing.”locationAngeles National Forest“National forest housing the Mt. Waterman ski area.”locationMt. Waterman ski resort“Historic ski resort relisted for sale in the Angeles National Forest.”PersonJustin Seastrand“U.S. Forest Service official overseeing public services in the Angeles National ”PersonMarc Ramirez“Listing agent for Pacific West Business Properties.”PersonMike Imes“Spokesperson for Mammoth Mountain.”locationLa Cañada Flintridge“Hometown of listing agent Marc Ramirez.”OrganizationLos Angeles Times“News outlet that previously reported on the resort.”OrganizationU.S. Forest Service“Federal agency managing the land where the ski resort is located.”OrganizationAngeles Mountain Partners LLC“Investment group that previously announced an acquisition of the resort.”