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This spring, don’t forget the snow!

Thursday, March 21, 2013

We are enjoying spring conditions in Southern California, and I fear that those living down the mountain may allow the warm weather to take them out of their winter spirits. I have never lived on the beach, so I can’t predict the typical spring time emotions in such a place. I can try to convince [...]

January is Learn a Snow Sports Month

Friday, January 4, 2013

A new year has just begun, just in time to learn a new snow sport! The new year means you have a chance to start something new. The good news is in Southern California, the only place that makes sense to accomplish learning a new snow sport is Big Bear Mountain Resorts. Maybe you have [...]

Guess The Snowfall Contest Winner Announced!

Saturday, December 15, 2012

FIRST SNOWFALL CONTEST OF THE SEASON IS A WINNER! Big Bear received its first official snowfall of the season on Thursday, December 13 through Saturday, December 15 with around 12″ of fresh snowfall, therefore, ending the Guess the First Snowfall Contest. The official first day of snow was especially good to Tasha Benhardt of San [...]

Snow is Here!

Thursday, December 13, 2012

The Winter Season Shifts into Gear with Fresh Snow in Big Bear Today Mother Nature shifted gears in Big Bear Lake with a fresh blanket of snow. At 4 a.m. the snow began falling, and ever since it has been coming on strong. As of 9:30 a.m. Big Bear has accumulated over three inches of [...]

LIFT TICKET DEALS ARRIVE AND BEAR MOUNTAIN AND SNOW SUMMIT OPEN

Monday, November 12, 2012

Big Bear Mountain Resorts Open – Plus 50% Discount Sale! Today is the day Big Bear has been waiting for – opening day at both Snow Summit and Bear Mountain! This is what Big Bear lives for, the white stuff on the slopes. It come at an opportune time too…it’s just in time for Thanksgiving [...]

LAST SNOWFALL OF THE SEASON

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Mother Nature gives Big Bear one last snowfall before shifting gears to spring and summer. What a great way to end the season with fresh snow. This weekend marks Snow Summit’s final weekend; so be sure to get your snowboard or skis out one last time for the final turns of the season. It’s been [...]

GETTING READY FOR THE WINTER SEASON

Monday, October 10, 2011

I had a chance to take a good, long mountain bike ride this weekend making me ponder about the upcoming winter season. Trails were in terrific shape from all the rain and snow we received last week, including the classics: 1E01 (Pine Knot); Trick or Treat; Plantation; and Wet Dream. We even encountered snow in [...]

EMBRACE YOUR INNER PUPPY WITH WINTER ACTIVITIES

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

After this last big dump of fresh snow I called a few friends to invite them out for a snowshoe. One of my friends told me he couldn’t go with us because he had so much work to do and even said, “Lately I’ve been working like a dog”. My response has always been the [...]

BIG BEAR LAKE WINTER ACTIVITIES TO CHOOSE FROM

Friday, February 4, 2011

Most of us have been charging the snowshoes lately in preparation for “Snowshoe the Bear.” To change it up a bit, a couple of us planned a hike on the east side of town where the snow has already begun to melt. While getting ready to go, I sat down for a sip of coffee [...]