Current Snow Report « Bear Mountain

Current Snow Report

8:34 am, November 20, 2009

[caption id="attachment_1034" align="alignnone" width="500" caption="Central Park with 16 new features!"][/caption] Chair 5 is open accessing Central Park's Intermediate run. 16 terrain park features including the Up Flat Box- Side Car with a 30-foot Press Box and the Triple Beginner Box line. Tickets are still at Early Season rates and are expected to remain at this rate into next week- $25 for Adults (22+), $20 for Young Adults (13-21), $10 for groms (7-12), and kids 6 and under are FREE . Limited ticket availability this weekend. Snowmaking at every opportunity. As snowmaking continues, more lifts and runs will be available. So grab your gear already and come up to Bear Mountain!

Hours of Operation:	8:30 a.m. -4:00 p.m. weekdays and weekends
Ticket Availability:	plenty

Current Conditions
New Snow :	Yes, 7 hours of snowmaking at Bear and 6 hours of snowmaking at Summit. Snowmaking will continue as conditions permit.
Snow Coverage:	Good on the open run; please use caution near the run edges
Snow Surface:	Machine groomed medium pack that will soften in the afternoon
Snow Depth:	6-18 inches
Real Snow. Real Close. Learn more about our world-class snowmaking.

Weather Forecast
High:	53
Low:	26
Big Bear Forecast:	Check the National Weather forecast or BigBearWeather.com for the latest San Bernardino County Mountains weather information.
National Weather Forecast:	Read the in-depth technical weather forecast discussion.

Road Conditions
3 Ways to Big Bear – Highway 330/18 from San Bernardino through Running Springs (”Front Way”) is the shortest and most direct route. Highway 38 from Redlands (”Back Way”) is the best route when leaving the Valley on weekends and holidays. Highway 18 from Lucerne Valley (”Desert Way”) is best in snowy weather.
Hwy. 330 / 18: (Running Springs)	open, with 10 min constuction delays Monday – Friday
Hwy. 38: (Redlands)	open
Hwy. 18: (Lucerne Valley)	open
Rideshare – Save money and gas when you share rides with others!

Operating Hours – Bear Mountain
Day Session
Monday-Friday:	8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Weekends:	8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Peak Weekends and Holidays:	8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Half-Day Session
Monday-Friday and Weekends:	12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Peak Weekend and Holidays:	12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Note: Operating hours and schedules are subject to change.
Holidays: December 19, 2009 thru January 3, 2010; January 16-18, 2010; February 13-15, 2010 Peak Weekends: (Saturdays and Sundays) January 9, 2010 thru March 14, 2010

Operating Hours – Snow Summit
Day Session
Monday-Friday:	8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.*
Weekends and Holidays:	8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.*
Half-Day Session
Monday-Friday:	12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.*
Weekends and Holidays:	12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.*
*When night session is offered, day session and half-day session are extended to 6:00 p.m. Hours of operation may vary due to business volume and/or adverse weather conditions.
Night Session
Most Friday, Saturday and Holiday Evenings:	3:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.**
Half-Night Session
Most Friday, Saturday and Holiday Evenings:	7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.**
Scheduled Night Sessions: Friday Nights: November 27, 2009; December 18, 2009 thru March 5, 2010- All Friday Nights are regular rate except December 25, 2009 & January 1, 2010. Saturday Nights: November 28, 2009 thru March 13, 2010- All Saturday Nights are Holiday/Peak Weekend rates except November 28, 2009 & December 5 & 12, 2009. Scheduled Holiday/Peak Weekend Night Sessions: December 19, 2009 thru December 23, 2009; December 25, 2009 thru January 2, 2010; January 9, 16, 17, 23 & 30, 2010; February 6, 13, 14, 20 & 27, 2010; March 6 & 13, 2010.
**All night session hours are weather permitting and subject to change, especially early and late season. Night Sessions at Snow Summit Only. Please call ahead to confirm schedule.

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Park Tips
SMART STYLE:1.) Look Before You Leap – Scope around the jumps first, not over them. Know your landings are clear and clear yourself out of the landing area. 2.) Easy Style It – Start small and work your way up. Inverted aerials are not allowed at BBMR. 3.) Respect Gets Respect - From the lift line through the park.

Lifts Report
(Lift hours may vary based on business volume and/or adverse weather or snow conditions.)
Chair 1:	-
Chair 2:	-
Chair 3:	-
Chair 4:	-
Chair 5:	open
Access Express Quad (6):	-
Chair 7:	-
Chair 8:	-
Bear Mountain Express (9):	-
10. Moving Carpet #1:	-
11. Moving Carpet #2:	-
12. Moving Carpet #3:	-

Runs Report
– see panoramic views on the interactive trail map
The Scene:	-
The Scene 2:	-
Halfpipe:	-
Superpipe:	-
Progression Alley:	-
Inspiration (Beginner):	-
Amusement Park (Beginner):	-
Little Bear Camp (Beginner):	-
Easy Street (Low intermediate):	-
The Gulch (Low intermediate):	-
Learning Curve (Low intermediate):	-
The Park Run (Intermediate):	closed- snowmaking will continue as conditions permit
Boneyard (Intermediate):	closed- snowmaking will continue as conditions permit
Accelerator (Intermediate):	-
Expressway (Intermediate):	closed- snowmaking will continue as conditions permit
Gambler (Intermediate):	-
Central Park (Intermediate):	open
Backdoors (Intermediate):	-
Rip Cord (Intermediate):	-
Pipeline (Intermediate):	-
Short Cut (Intermediate):	-
Silver Connection (Intermediate):	-
Street Scene (Intermediate):	-
Outlaws Alley (Intermediate):	-
Hidden Valley (Intermediate):	closed- snowmaking will continue as conditions permit
Exhibition (Advanced):	-
Grizzly (Advanced):	-
Outlaw (Advanced):	-
Rips Run (Advanced):	-
Showtime (Advanced):	-
Geronimo (Expert):	-
The Wedge (Expert):	-
Bow Canyon :	-
Deer Canyon :	-
Goldmine Canyon :	-