Don’t put those skis away yet

Skiing this summer can be as close as Mammoth Mountain, about 300 miles north of Los Angeles, or as far as the Southern Hemisphere, where it’s now snow season. Here are five places to hit the slopes.

Mammoth Mountain

This year will mark one of the longest ski seasons in Mammoth Mountain’s history. It had aimed to stay open until August but announced last week the slopes would close July 28. The resort is selling tickets at $129 per day that allow morning access to the slopes, all-day entry to trails in Mammoth Bike Park and a nine-hole game at Sierra Star Golf Course after 3 p.m. Info: mammothmountain.com

Mt. Hood, Ore.

Timberline Lodge and Ski and Snowboard Area, 60 miles east of Portland, is open all year, not surprising since it’s on 11,250-foot Mt. Hood. The ski area, recently had two lifts operating and public access to two terrain parks. Info: timberlinelodge.com

Valle Nevado, Chile

While we’re having pool parties in the Northern Hemisphere, the Southern Hemisphere is sipping hot chocolate and bundling up because it’s prime time for skiing. Valle Nevado is in the Chilean Andes, about 40 miles east of Santiago, the capital. The ski resort has three hotels (Hotel Valle Nevado, Hotel Puerta del Sol and Hotel Tres Puntas) that offer packages that include lift tickets. Info: vallenevado.com/en/

The Remarkables, New Zealand

The Remarkables Ski Area, about 45 minutes from central Queenstown on New Zealand’s South Island, allows skiers and snowboarders to test their skills at one of seven parks. The ski area also has a massive beginners area; four-day packages, including lift passes, lessons and rentals, are available for newbies. Info: theremarkables.co.nz

Mt. Buller, Australia

The resort village of Mt. Buller is about a three-hour drive northeast of Melbourne. It has 22 ski lifts, two toboggan parks and more than 30 bars and restaurants. Info: mtbuller.com.au