Big Bear Mountain Resorts plan to stay open until at least April 12th. Regular rates remain in effect but the purchase of the Screamin’ Deal Season Pass allows skiers and boarders the opportunity to use the 2009-2010 season pass now through the end of this season and for all of next winter season. Prices will increase after May 31st. Upcoming events include the Ultimate … [Read more...] about Big Bear Mountain Resorts to Stay Open Until April 12, 2009
Skiing
Spring Skiing 2009 Is Officially Underway; Bear Mountain Offers Free Concert on the Sun Deck This Afternoon
As today (Friday) is the first day of spring, spring skiing is officially underway. Though night session skiing and riding have wrapped for the season, both Bear Mountain and Snow Summit resorts offer half-day session today, which extends until 4pm at both resorts. Spring break get started at Bear this afternoon, as they will feature two bands, including Vampire Weekend, on the … [Read more...] about Spring Skiing 2009 Is Officially Underway; Bear Mountain Offers Free Concert on the Sun Deck This Afternoon
Ben Reeder and Brianna Piper Take Top Spots in Victor Alvarez GS Competition
Saturday was the 13th annual Victor Alvarez Memorial Race, a fundraiser for the Snow Summit Junior Race Team. In the men’s division, Thad Epting took 4th place, Kyle Wormsbecker took 3rd, Scott Womack landed in 2nd and Ben Reeder came out on top to earn a $500 prize. Brianna Piper was the female champion, taking home $400. She was followed by Sarah Schacht in 2nd, Stephanie … [Read more...] about Ben Reeder and Brianna Piper Take Top Spots in Victor Alvarez GS Competition
Victor Alvarez Memorial Race, a Pro-Style GS to Benefit Junior Race Team, Returns to Snow Summit on Saturday
This weekend marks the 13th annual Victor Alvarez Memorial Race at Snow Summit, which is a pro-style giant slalom featuring a cash purse of over $3,000. The Saturday event is open to both children and adults, and registration begins at 8am in the VIP room at Summit’s Bear Bottom Lodge, with qualifying runs starting at 10am, and head-to-head eliminations scheduled for 1pm. The … [Read more...] about Victor Alvarez Memorial Race, a Pro-Style GS to Benefit Junior Race Team, Returns to Snow Summit on Saturday
Snow Summit Race Team Sends Four–Bishop, DeRochers, Piper and Tokunaga–to J3 Junior Olympics in Idaho
The Snow Summit Race Team is sending four young athletes to the Junior Olympics—which is the same number of J3 skiers who will represent Mammoth Mountain’s race team, which includes four times the athletes that race here in Big Bear. Those representing Snow Summit in the J3 competition, for skiers ages 13 and 14, are Caitlyn Bishop, Meghan DeRochers, Brianna Piper and Kelly Kai … [Read more...] about Snow Summit Race Team Sends Four–Bishop, DeRochers, Piper and Tokunaga–to J3 Junior Olympics in Idaho