Trip Report: Relaxing Weekend in Lake Arrowhead, CA Report from the weekend of 22-23 August 2020 This past weekend I had the opportunity to enjoy some much-needed lake time at Lake Arrowhead, CA. Lake Arrowhead is located in the San Bernardino Mountains at an elevation of 5,108 ft. It may be smaller and not as well-known as its neighbor, Big Bear Lake, but it’s smaller town vibe is […] Trip Report Taylor Stephan | August 26, 2020 0 Comments
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Snow Valley Mountain Resort, CA Growing up in Southern California, I always looked to the mighty San Gabriel Mountains in the winter for the first sign of snow. While snowfall isn’t always consistent, several peaks are over 10,000 ft and can hold snow into the summer months on big snow years. With multiple ski areas in the region to choose from, Southern California offers staunch independent […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | June 22, 2020 0 Comments
How Leap Years Affect Winter Credit: Windham Mountain There have been many forms of leap years. The ancient Egyptians, Julius Ceasar, and now modern-day civilization have all used different versions of this system but the goal has always been the same. Leap years were introduced to match our calendar to the natural calendar of the Earth. The Earth’s calendar is 365.2422 days long; by using whole […] Brains Dan Scheibelein | February 29, 2020 0 Comments
Ski and Snowboard Season in Big Bear, CA Kicks Off this Weekend September in SoCal usually means sunny skies and scorching temps, but the forecast at Snow Summit on Saturday, Sept. 28, calls for 100% chance of snow, groomed to perfection for the 16th annual Hot Dawgz & Hand Rails (HDHR). Click here to get your tickets One of the most influential and innovative events in the snowboarding industry, HDHR features some […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 27, 2019 0 Comments
Big Bear Mountain Resort, CA Will Open Snow Summit TODAY | 3-Weeks Earlier than Last Year Ski season in California is just about to get a whole lot better, so make sure you’re all set with your pass in hand when the lifts start spinning at Snow Summit daily from Nov. 16 and weekends at Bear Mountain on Nov. 23. Last year the resort didn’t start lifts turning until 8th December, but Big Bear Mountain Resort recently announced […] SnowBrains | November 16, 2018 0 Comments
What’s New at Big Bear Mountain Resort? Multi-Million Dollar Investments at Southern California’s Premier Winter Sports Destination Visitors traveling to Big Bear Lake, CA during the 2018/19 winter season will be able to enjoy several upgrades, additions, and revisions aimed at enhancing their experience in town and on the ski slopes, including two new restaurants, lodging renovations, and facility and infrastructure upgrades at Big Bear Mountain Resort. This winter marks the first full season for Big Bear […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 25, 2018 0 Comments
California Ski Area Opening Dates For The 2018/2019 Season It’s getting cold outside, snow is falling, and ski season is right around the corner! Time to grab a last minute deal on a pass, hit the ski swap, and make your winter plans. Another El Nino is in the works, which could mean big snow for California, fingers crossed. Projected Opening Dates Mount Rose: 10/28 Mammoth: 11/8 Squaw/Alpine: 11/16 […] Industry News Mike Lavery | September 21, 2018 4 Comments
Ikon Pass + Epic Pass = 90+ Mountains of Fun The Ikon Pass and Epic Pass are both killer values that can get you on the hill just about anywhere in the country. So which one should you get? It’s a tough choice. Why not just get both! For $1898 you could have access to over 90 mountains around the world. That’s incredible considering you can pay upwards of $1500 […] Mike Lavery | September 5, 2018 0 Comments
Despite Lackluster Snow Years, California Ski Town House Prices On The Rise The Tahoe Daily Tribune recently reported that the average single-family home price in the Lake Tahoe area hit 1.1 million dollars. Ski towns nationwide are known for being expensive places to live and California is no outlier. I often find myself wondering, what do people do to be able to afford to live here? “Luxury Home” sales in the Tahoe […] Mike Lavery | August 14, 2018 1 Comment
Future Star? 2-Year Old Hitting Boxes and Pointing Downhill on Only Second Day Boarding at Big Bear Mountain Resort, CA This is Darla Discoe’s second day on a snowboard, shredding the sun and slushy slopes at Big Bear Mountain Resort, Southern California. She’s sliding boxes and pointing it straight. Future phenom right here? Steven Agar | April 26, 2018 0 Comments
Top 10 Ikon Pass Destinations With The Best Terrain For Both Kids And Parents [sponsored by Ikon Pass] The Ikon Pass will get you out on the slopes whether you’re into the bowls or riding the bunny hill. The wide variety of terrain offered at the 26 destinations on the Ikon Pass makes it a one stop shop for families looking for a little bit of everything when it comes to greens, blues, and […] Featured Article Lindsay Hayden | April 12, 2018 0 Comments
Big Bear’s Snow Summit Bike Park: Opening May 8th Winter is over, and bike season is here. SoCal’s only lift serviced bike park at Snow Summit is set to open on Friday, May 8th. Let the fun begin. Snow Summit Mountain Bike Park: The Next Chapter is Ready to be Ridden. Mountain Bike Season Kicks Off May 8 at Snow Summit Big Bear Lake, Calif. – For many mountain bikers the dirt at Big Bear is hallowed ground. With a history that spans back to the sport’s earliest days, it’s long been a place where the mountain biking elite sewed their oats. Biking ameliatraynor | April 24, 2015 1 Comment
The Cali4nia Pass: Mammoth Mt + Big Bear + Snow Summit + June Mt = $689 Mammoth bought Big Bear and Snow Summit ski resorts in LA last week for a cool $38 million. They immediately created the Cali4nia Pass to encompass the 3 ski resorts plus Mammoth’s other ski resort: June Mountain, CA. Cali4nia Pass Details: – $689 for adults – Unrestricted skiing at Mammoth, Big Bear, June Mountain, and Snow Summit – These 4 resorts together include: 6,000 acres, 240 runs, 61 lifts, 8,319-vertical-feet – Get a Cali4nia Pass here: Cali4nia Pass […] Miles Clark | September 30, 2014 0 Comments
Mammoth Mountain, CA Acquires Bear Mountain, CA and Snow Summit, CA for $38 Million: Mammoth is making some BIG moves after signing deals to acquire Bear Mountain and Snow Summit bringing the total to 4 California ski resorts. Mammoth’s CEO Rusty Gregory has stated we can expect big news in the upcoming months about development and expansion for the resorts. The MOST important news? Mammoth MVP pass holders have all been upgraded to the […] Industry News Guest Author | September 24, 2014 2 Comments
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