Big Bear Lake. CA, November 28, 2013 - Bear Mountain is open for the 2013-14 winter season as of Wednesday, November 27. Chair 9 opened initially, giving access to 1300 vertical feet of terrain and 27 intermediate-to-advanced features, including 4 jumps and 23 jibs. along several trails: Upper Park Run, Expressway, The Gulch, and Lower Park Run. Beginning runs will open … [Read more...] about Ski Resort Opens in Time for Thanksgiving
Snow/Weather
Biggest Snowfall of Season Brings Fun and Prizes
Big Bear Lake, CA, February 9, 2013 - They're the kind of weather conditions that make Big Bear southern California's favorite four-season resort: residents and vacationers woke up this morning to piles of fresh powder gleaming in the sunlight. It was the single biggest snowfall so far during the 2012-2013 winter season, with 12 to 18 inches being reported at various … [Read more...] about Biggest Snowfall of Season Brings Fun and Prizes
If you can walk, you can “Snowshoe the Bear”
Big Bear Lake, CA, January 5, 2013 - The 5th annual Snowshoe the Bear event is scheduled for February 23, and with two race lengths starting in the Village, all skill levels are welcome. Snowshoeing requires no training – in fact, many participants are first-timers. The 5k/3.1-mile course is an easy loop around the slopes of Towne Trail, which rises just enough to offer … [Read more...] about If you can walk, you can “Snowshoe the Bear”
“Ski With A Patroller Day” is open for registration
Big Bear Lake, CA, November 25, 2012 - If you’re an advanced Snowboarder or Skier able to volunteer 14 days between December 2012 and March 2013, you’re invited to Bear Mountain’s Ski With A Patroller Day (SWAP) on Saturday, December 8th. You’ll respond alongside seasoned patrollers as they give first aid to injured guests, or work the mountain with the Mountain Security team … [Read more...] about “Ski With A Patroller Day” is open for registration
Power Outage for Areas of Big Bear Thursday Evening
Big Bear, CA, November 8, 2012 - Residents began reporting areas of Big Bear Lake that were without power at approximately 7:45pm Thursday evening. Wet roads and poor visibility may have contributed to the events but unconfirmed reports of an accident at Catalina in Big Bear Lake may be the cause of the power outage. Crews for the electric company responded quickly and power … [Read more...] about Power Outage for Areas of Big Bear Thursday Evening