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[TRAILER] Watch SnowBrains Original Film “300” at Big Bear International Film Festival in March 2026

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SnowBrains is thrilled to announce that its first-ever ski film, 300, will be screening at the Big Bear International Film Festival in Big Bear, California. Located just outside of Los Angeles, Big Bear is the premier ski destination in Southern California, making it the perfect backdrop for this film. Previously known as the Green Jack International Film Festival, the Big Bear International […]
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Big Bear Mountain Resort, CA, Makes History with Dual Skiing and Mountain Biking Closing Weekend

For the first time in its history, Big Bear Mountain Resort gave guests the chance to ski and mountain bike on the same weekend—a rare and uniquely Southern California feat. As the snow continued to melt under warm spring sunshine, the resort kept its ski operations running at Bear Mountain while launching the mountain bike season early at Snow Valley […]
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[PHOTOS] Big Bear Mountain Resort, CA, Sees 3 Feet of Snow in March So Far

A powerful winter storm has blanketed Southern California’s Big Bear Mountain Resort with significant snowfall, delighting winter sports enthusiasts and boosting local tourism. As of March 13, 2025, Snow Valley received 12 to 18 inches of fresh snow, Snow Summit reported 8 to 12 inches, and Bear Mountain accumulated 10 to 14 inches. This recent storm adds to the impressive […]
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Alterra Mountain Co. Looking to Link Together Big Bear and Snow Summit Resorts, CA

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Snow has been slow to blanket Big Bear, California, this year, but big changes are on the horizon for the area’s interconnected ski scene. Bear Mountain, a cornerstone of Big Bear Mountain Resorts, has introduced its first new chairlift in three decades: the Midway lift. This high-speed, six-seat marvel carries skiers over 2,500 feet in as little as 2.5 minutes […]
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Alterra Mountain Company Celebrates Art & Culture of the Mountains with Forward Stance Studio

Today, December 21, 2023, Alterra Mountain Company further celebrates the unique character and culture of its mountain destinations by unveiling Forward Stance Studio.Forward Stance Studio began with an investment of more than $1 million to support diverse, local, and sustainability-conscious artists to develop public art installations that capture the essence of each destination, creating the Forward Stance Studio.  Kicked off […]
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Bear Mountain and Snow Summit, CA, Look to Combine and Form 1 Ski Area with Interconnecting Lifts

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Bear Mountain and Snow Summit are both part of Alterra-owned Big Bear Mountain Resort. The twin properties are located just two miles apart and offer a variety of diverse activities and events, to go along with skiing and snowboarding. Both are under evaluation by the U.S. Forest Service on a plan to connect the two resorts. This would be done […]
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Southern California Ski Areas Receive Record-Breaking 6-8 Feet of Snow Over The Last Week

Mountain High Resort averages 67″ of snowfall a season. Last week, the Southern California ski area located in the San Bernardino Mountains received a 93″ storm total, or nearly 8 feet of new snow. It’s the largest snowstorm in recent history for the ski area.  Mountain High has been closed for the past three days due to too much snow and […]
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Snow Valley in Southern California Joins the Ikon Pass Community 

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Snow Valley in Southern California will join the Ikon Pass community starting Monday, February 20, 2023. Easily accessible from Pasadena, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, and San Diego and just 15 miles from Big Bear Mountain Resort, Snow Valley features some of the region’s best beginner terrain, with award-winning learning centers and a shared dedication to exceptional guest service. Snow Valley […]
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Holidays in the Mountains – Special Event Lineup at Mammoth Mountain and Big Bear Mountain Resort, CA

The holidays are officially here, and for those heading to the mountains to soak up the season, Big Bear Mountain Resort and Mammoth Mountain have a festive lineup of special events planned for the entire family. Related: 9 Low-Cost Gear Items Every Skier Should Consider From the 58th Annual New Years’ Eve Torch Light Parade at Big Bear’s Snow Summit […]
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Here’s What’s Happening at Big Bear Mountain Resort, CA, This Winter

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The town of Big Bear Lake and Southern California’s premier alpine destination, Big Bear Mountain Resort, are preparing to welcome visitors for another season of endless outdoor adventure experiences both around town and on the mountain.  Significant renovations are underway at Bear Mountain, including a $2 million upgrade to Laybacks Bar. Additionally, upgrades have been made to the Bear Mountain rental shop to help […]
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[VIDEO] Big Bear Ski Area, CA, Employees Fire Up Snowguns to Slow Encroaching Wildfire

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Big Bear using its snow making sprinklers in an effort to slow the encroaching #RadfordFire as seen from an @AlertWildfire camera at the resort pic.twitter.com/P7bbzW2peP — Travis Schlepp (@travischlepp) September 6, 2022 The Radford fire threatening Big Bear and Snow Summit ski areas in California almost tripled in size yesterday to 977 acres. It is currently just 2% contained. Related: […]
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California Ski Areas Under Threat From Wildfire | Sprinklers Have Been Activated

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Big Bear and Snow Summit ski areas in California are currently under threat from the Radford Fire that started around 1:30 pm yesterday (Monday, September 5th). The cause is still unknown. Related: 1-Year on From the Caldor Fire That Destroyed 80% of the Ski Area, Sierra-At-Tahoe, CA, Looks Forward to This Winter The fire has burned around 330acres between the two […]
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Summit Bike Park at Big Bear Mountain Resort, CA Announces Opening Day of June 10

The Summit Bike Park in Big Bear, SoCal’s premier lift-accessed mountain bike park, announced its opening day on Friday, June 10. 21/22 Dual Season pass holders get exclusive access at Summit Bike Park on Thursday, June 9, before the park opens to the general public. Summit Bike Park’s gravity-fed trails offer a variety of singletrack trails that require minimal pedaling […]
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Big Bear Mountain Resort to Kick-Off SoCal’s Winter Season Thursday December 2nd

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SoCal’s ski and snowboard season is about to get rolling! Big Bear Mountain Resort (Bear Mountain and Snow Summit) announced yesterday that it would open for the season this Thursday, December 2 for Passholders and on Friday, December 3 for the general public. Bear Mountain will open with access to chairs 9 and 7, and Snow Summit will open with access […]
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