Boreal Ridge Ski Resort is the valleys/bays go-to casual mountain. Easy for a day-trip, and boasting world/class lighting for their famous night rides - you get your moneys worth. Lift tickets can be purchased day-of, and as mentioned before; night ride ensures that you get as much time on the mountain as you can bear
This location is heavily populated with beginner skiers & snowboarders, but offers terrain that gets you going fast & jumping high.
The backside of the mountain offers beautiful views of the surrounding Sierra Nevada Mountains, while you can watch the sunset from the frontside before the lights kick on.