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Local Boys Compete at the USASA 23rd National Championships in Colorado

Cathy Herrick — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:00:28 +0000

Copper Mtn, CO, April 11, 2012, 8:00am - Seven local Big Bear boys attended the USASA 23^rd National Championships at Copper Mountain in Colorado held from March 31^st to April 5^th. Drayden Gardner, a five-year veteran of the National Championships, took 4th place out of 69 riders in halfpipe and 8th place out of 75 riders in slopestyle for the Breaker Boys division aged 12 to 13. Kolman Lecroy took 3rd overall out of 15 riders for the Grommet Boys aged 8 to 9. Evan Heckman took 2^nd overall, Jaromie Nolan took 4^th overall and Adam Eisenman took 6^th overall out of six riders for the Open Class Men’s Division. Justin Hill took 7^th overall out of 14 riders for the Menehune Boys ages 10 to 11. In the Skier Men Division, Tucker Keating placed 2^nd overall in the 13 to 15 aged boys. Since 1988, USASA has fostered the competitive spirit of snowboard athletes and developed a solid grassroots organization that allows boys and girls of all ages and abilities to participate in over 500 organized snowboard events that qualify for national and international competition. The United States of America Snowboard Association, or USASA, events have represented the recreational and competitive interests of amateur snowboarding and freeskiing in the United States supporting 33 series across the country. Their goal is to promote safe, fair, and fun events while fostering a competitive spirit in the snowboard and freeski athletes. In addition, USASA emphasizes education for coaches and competitors, and promotes an overall healthy snowboard and ski lifestyle. Kbear congratulates our local USASA national champions!

Drayden Gardner throws a 360 over the Cholula bottle at the 2012 USASA Nationals!

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Enjoy the Fresh Snow This Holiday Weekend!

Angela Meyers — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:04:37 +0000

Big Bear, Ca, February 17, 2012, 4:00pm – The recent snowfall the Big Bear Valley received has created great conditions for this holiday weekend. With 14-16 inches of fresh snow on the slopes and surrounding mountainside, skiers, snowboarders and snowshoers are in for a great weekend. Nearly all the runs are open at both Snow Summit and Bear Mountain, and Big Bear Mountain Resorts is Southern California’s “Learn to Ski & Ride Headquarters,” so those needing lessons or a refresher will find excellent classes and instructors. Outdoor enthusiasts who are interested in going snowshoeing, can stop by the Discovery Center for guided tours, or they can go to Goldsmith’s Boardhouse, North Shore Trading Company or Bear Valley Bikes to rent snowshoes. Motorists are advised to drive with care as roads may be icy or slippery, and are reminded that there are three routes in and out of the valley for your driving needs. Highway 38 is on the east side of the valley and often is an easier route to take when departing on holiday weekends, as there is less traffic. Highway 18 down through Lucerne Valley is also another way down the mountain, and is ideal for those traveling back to the desert communities, Arizona, or Nevada. And as always carry chains in your vehicle as it is the law that you have them in your car when driving in the mountains in the winter months.

Best Snow Anywhere!

Rick Herrick — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:14:10 +0000

Snow- we have plenty of it here at Snow Summit and Bear Mountain! Despite the lack of snow in other California regions, Big Bear Mountain Resorts has been fortunate with snowmaking and early season snowfalls providing snow depths of 1-3 feet, very good snow coverage and nearly 100% open runs- that’s almost 438 skiable acres! While the weather has been relatively mild in the valleys and beaches, we have been making snow the past couple of nights up here at Snow Summit and Bear Mountain and the snow conditions are better than you might think. Enjoy the wide open runs and the most terrain park features in So Cal. Visit www.bigbearmountainresorts.com for updates.

Hit The Slopes at Big Bear Mountain Resorts

Angela Meyers — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 23:09:02 +0000

Big Bear, Ca, November 21, 2011, 3:00pm - Big Bear Mountain Resorts is in great shape, and has opened up more runs after Sunday night’s snowfall resulting in 5 inches of snow at Bear Mountain and Snow Summit. With the colder temperatures at night, snow-making equipment has been adding snow to the runs, which means now is the perfect time to hit the slopes. If you don’t know how to ski or board, or want to learn something, take a lesson at either Summit or Bear, as lessons are available for both skiing and boarding, and for people of all ages, and levels. Early season rates will continue for both day tickets and season passes through Wednesday, November 23rd. Night skiing is set to start this weekend, so make sure you have your cold weather gear ready for great day and night skiing at Big Bear Mountain Resorts. For more information and to order tickets or season passes, go online at www.BigBearMountainResorts.com.

Bear Mountain and Snow Summit Opening This Week

Angela Meyers — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:04:10 +0000

Big Bear, Ca, November 7, 2011, 12:00pm - Big Bear Mountain Resorts announced today that Bear Mountain and Snow Summit will be opening this week for skiers and snowboarders. Bear Mountain will open on Wednesday, November 9^th, and Snow Summit will open Thursday, November 10^th. With four to six inches of natural snowfall over this past weekend, and snowmaking at every opportunity, both resorts will be opening with nearly full width runs and quality snow. Both resorts will be open at 8:30am, and will close at 4:00pm. At Summit, chairs 1, 2 and 8 will be open, and at Bear Mountain chair 9 will be open. More lifts and runs will continue to open as snowmaking continues. With more cold weather ahead, and snow predicted this weekend, Big Bear Mountain Resorts is ready for the winter season, and they are inviting everyone to get an early start on the slopes. For more information go online at www.BigBearMountainResorts.com

Big Bear Mountain Resorts Gears Up For Winter

Angela Meyers — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 22:18:39 +0000

Big Bear, Ca, November 4, 2011, 3:00pm - Big Bear Mountain Resorts announced earlier this week that they have transitioned Chris Riddle into the position of Vice President of Marketing for Big Bear Mountain Resorts. Additionally Rio Tanbara has been announced as the new Director of Marketing for Bear Mountain and Clayton Shoemaker as the Director of Youth Marketing and Park Development for Big Bear Mountain Resorts. “Having called Big Bear Mountain Resorts my home mountain for over 20 years, I am excited to play a larger role this season in making Bear Mountain the ultimate ski and snowboard scene of Southern California,” says Tanbara. Snow Summit has closed down the scenic sky chair this weekend as both resorts gear up for the winter season. The coating of snow the valley received today will provide Big Bear Mountain Resorts with a good start to the snow season.

Ski Dazzle Invites Big Bear Businesses To Participate in Ski & Snowboard Show

Angela Meyers — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:01:32 +0000

Big Bear, Ca, October 31st, 12:00pm - Big Bear Valley Business members are invited to find out about how they can get involved in Ski Dazzle. Ski Dazzle is one of the largest ski & snowboard shows in the nation, and it takes place in Los Angeles at the LA Convention Center from December 1^st through 4^th. On November 2^nd at 6:00pm, the owner of Ski Dazzle, Judy Grey will be on hand at the Masonic Lodge to answer any questions business owners or members may have about the show. Eric Schwartz, owner of Get The Burger has taken part in Ski Dazzle for many years now and encourages other businesses to come and find out how they can get involved. According to Schwartz, there is an opportunity for businesses to showcase at the ski and snowboard show for lower prices this year. Questions prior to the town hall meeting on November 2^nd can be directed to Schwartz at 909 584 1300 or email him at gettheburger@verizon.net.

Hot Dawgz and Hand Rails Hits Bear Mountain This Weekend

Angela Meyers — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 19:10:14 +0000

Big Bear, Ca, September 20, 2011, 3:00pm - For those of you who are getting excited for ski and snowboarding season, you are in luck as this Saturday, September 24^th, Bear Mountain and Red Bull present the 8th annual Hot Dawgz & Hand Rails. The event, which features jaw dropping tricks by 40 of the best jibbers in snowboarding competing for $15,000 in cash on a one of a kind, man made snow park, will kick off at 2:00pm. Bear Mountains own team riders, Scott Vine, Zak Hale and Desiree Melancon will compete against other top riders in the industry. Hot Dawgz & Hand Rails is free to the public to attend, and also offers the best deal on a season pass of the year. According to Big Bear Mountain Resorts, this ultimate pre-season party promises to get snowboarders and skiers pumped for the coming season with live DJ’s, movie premieres for Bear Mountain’s “People’s Park” and The People Crew’s movie “Good Look,” as well as a vendor booth city, product giveaways, BBQ and Bear Mountain’s world famous Beach Bar.

Hot Dawgz & Hand Rails

Angela Meyers — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 22:40:20 +0000

For those of you who are getting excited for ski and snowboarding season, you are in luck as this Saturday, September 24^th, Bear Mountain and Red Bull present the 8th annual Hot Dawgz & Hand Rails. The event, which features jaw dropping tricks by 40 of the best jibbers in snowboarding competing for $15,000 in cash on a one of a kind, man made snow park, will kick off at 2:00pm. Bear Mountains own team riders, Scott Vine, Zak Hale and Desiree Melancon will compete against other top riders in the industry. Hot Dawgz & Hand Rails is free to the public to attend, and also offers the best deal on a season pass of the year. According to Big Bear Mountain Resorts, this ultimate pre-season party promises to get snowboarders and skiers pumped for the coming season with live DJ’s, movie premieres for Bear Mountain’s “People’s Park” and The People Crew’s movie “Good Look,” as well as a vendor booth city, product giveaways, BBQ and Bear Mountain’s world famous Beach Bar.

Final Weekend for Bear Mountain this Season

Caroline Quintanilla — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 19:00:58 +0000

Big Bear, Ca April 9, 2011 12:00 pm – Thursday and Friday’s spring storm added 7 to 10 inches of powdery snow to the slopes according to Bear Mountain Resorts, and conditions are very good to excellent. Although this weekend will be the last of the season for Bear Mountain, Snow Summit plans to remain open through April 17, and possibly through the Saturday before Easter, April 23. The resorts are encouraging Big Bear residents and visitors to enjoy the opportunity for extended spring skiing and snowboarding. They will honor all season passes, including Bear Mountain only passes, beginning Monday, April 11 until Snow Summit closes for the season.