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Happy Birthday!

Suzie — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:34:49 +0000

We all know that Pat Lynch can throw down in the Park, and he’s also been a regular on the Bear Website lettin ya’ll know what the latest and the greatest in the park, but today the Detroit born and raised Bear mountain shredder is turning 23! So when you see Pat on the hill, shout Happy Birthday! And for all of you who’s Birthdays are coming up, be sure to cash in on the “Ski and Ride FREE on your Birthday” lift ticket deal.

Mid-Winter March

Suzie — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:29:28 +0000

It’s been a while since our So Cal mountains have had a forecast that holds several days of blue skies but that’s the prediction today and through the weekend! The resorts are 100% open with excellent mid-winter conditions and snow covering every square foot. Come on up and join us today at The Park and make plans for this Saturday night to ride under the lights at Snow Summit one last time for the season from 3:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., and College Students get $10 off their night session ticket Saturday.

Still XLNT Midwinter Conditions

Pat — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:51:10 +0000

How’s everyone doing on this fine Wednesday afternoon? Looks like the sun is playing some games with us today. It was bright early, some clouds rolled over for a minute, and now it’s sunny again; it’s fixing to be another great day in Big Bear though. I took some runs early this morning, and boy, the snow is something else! It feels really good to be able to hold an edge in March. The snow usually starts heating up this time of the season, but not this year folks. We’re going to be finishing out the season with some amazing conditions… but we won’t have to think about that for a long while!

It’s A Screamin Deal!

Suzie — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:50:10 +0000

Screamin Deal Season Passes go on sale March 15th. A Season Pass to Snow Summit and Bear Mountain is your passport to a full season of fun! Some passes pay for themselves in less than 5 visits; use it through the end of this season and for ALL of next winter season! Conditions are fantastic and the resorts will offer GREAT skiing and riding well into April! Season pass sale ends May 31st 2010! For Screamin Deal rates click HERE

Good Times

Suzie — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:36:17 +0000

Today will be partly cloudy with temps reaching 35. The snow is in excellent shape and with snow conditions like these, you can expect to have a good long spring full of fun riding in The Park. Sunny skies are forecast to return tomorrow and last all the way through at least Sunday, and as the week moves on it will get a little warmer as well. Have fun! All roads are open with no chains required.

Making Of The Ad: Chris Bradshaw

Brad — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:59:21 +0000

Focusing in on the “20 Years Of Park Development” marketing concept this year, we set out to create a print ad campaign that would showcase four of our pro team riders and highlight four main themes: innovation, creativity, style and history. For the forth and final ad in this series and the one representing history, we chose a sunset shot of Chris Bradshaw taken during the filming of Big Bear Mountain Resort’s 20th anniversary documentary, Parkumentary. Snow Summit’s Tex Hip was rebuilt for the first time in seven years and he nailed a method on it during this special team shoot. In this ad, Bradshaw adds his image to a museum filled with important pieces of Bear Mountain and Snow Summit’s illustrious past that represents 20 years of building some of the best terrain parks in the business. To see these ads in all of their glory, pick up copies of Transworld Snowboarding Magazine and/or Snowboarder Magazine.

Making Of The Ad JP Walker

Making Of The Ad Joe Sexton

Making Of The Ad Simon Chamberlain

Now’s the Time!!

Pat — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:07:29 +0000

Hello all my beautiful Big Bear friends!! Has everyone been enjoying themselves?! I’d sure hope so; the park is amazing and the lift lines are practically non-existent. The runs are wide open giving you the perfect environment to work on all your new moves. We pay a lot of attention to our pro riders and visiting pros, but all of our beginner friends are just as important. We want YOU to be our next local pro and there’s no better time to practice than now. Our features are designed to help you progress. As soon as you master one, there’s going to be another staring you right in the eye. Not only is the park in tip top shape, but our record snow fall this year is making for unreal spring time conditions. We’re riding January snow in March weather. I’d say it’s like a little peace of Heaven, right here in Big Bear, California!

Mother Nature keepin it FRESH

Jay — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:00:46 +0000

Mother nature surprised Big Bear this morning with an inch of fresh snow! The low pressure system is slowly working its way out of Southern California and will be clearing up by tonight. Sunny skies and temps in the mid 40’s are expected tomorrow through the weekend. Come up to Big Bear for the mini pow day and get some fresh turns in!

Road Conditions:

Hwy 330/18 thru Running Springs is OPEN with chains required on all vehicles except 4WD and AWD with snow tires.

Hwy 38 from Redlands is OPEN with NO chain requirements.

Hwy 18 thru Lucerne Valley is OPEN with NO chain requirements.

All vehicles including 4WD and AWD must carry chains when traveling in the mountains during winter months.

Know b4 you go! For up-to-the-minute road conditions and information, text NOW to 52406.

Trans Am 2010

Allie — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:40:25 +0000

It’s that time of year again! Bear Mountain will be hosting the 2010 Trans Am finals on March 20th in The Scene. The Trans Am has been all over the states this year from, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Colorado and will be closing their last two legs of the contest here in California. Last year Bear Mountain’s talented park staff put together an amazing set up which was winner of the annual TransAm Premier Park Award. Bear Plans to yet again bring out another amazing set up. Be sure to visit Bear Mountains event page to reserve your spot in this highly anticipated event!

The 411

Jay — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:39:06 +0000

Put the daily grind, responsibilities and obligations on hold for one day and take a little “me” time! Bear Mountain is the perfect escape to insert a little adventure and excitement back into your life!

Big Bear received another light dusting last night making for packed powder conditions. The low pressure system is slowing working its way out of Southern California today and will be clearing up by tomorrow afternoon. Sunny skies and temps in the mid 40’s are expected later this week.

Road Conditions:

All roads are OPEN with no chain requirements. All vehicles including 4WD and AWD must always carry chains when traveling to the mountains during winter months.

Check out the current snow report for up-to-the-minute updates on road conditions, lifts/runs status, and operating hours.