stay away from mountain high
Mt. High is cool, IMO, even on peak days. It's just crowded, but it allows you to work on fundamentals. It's a good place to get someruns, if you don't want to go to Big Bear and happen to get stuck up there.
I like going to Mt. High on Sunday's, the commute is short and I usually have to work the next day. Bear is cool, but it is a longer drive, with moremountain roads and it is just as packed.
Mammoth is great, but it can be an expensive trip. 1 trip a season so far to Mammoth, trying to make it more. Even "Burrito Runs" are gettingexpensive.