California Has Some Amazing Ski Traditions California has a unique ski culture of its own, and that ski culture has led to some fantastic yearly events. While the COVID-19 pandemic might force some of these events to take a year off, let’s take a look at some of the amazing traditions born in California. Related: Colorado Has Some Amazing Ski Traditions Holy Bowly – Mammoth Mountain […] Ryan Flynn | November 19, 2020 0 Comments
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
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