Bear Mountain Resorts laid down a based of one to two feet of snow. They opened yesterday (Nov 9, 2011) to sunny skies and moderate temperatures.  Snow Summit opened this morning and the winter season in Big Bear Lake has begun.

We received about a half a foot of snow last weekend and are expecting more to begin tomorrow. If the temperatures cooperate, we could be in for up to two more feet of snow. If not, we’ll have to make some!

The history of snowmaking for ski resorts begins in Southern California, at Snow Summit here in Big Bear. Innovations were developed and a reliable winter season is what has attracted many of Big Bear’s residents.

The Farmer’s Almanac predicts a good winter season with strong snow possibilities occuring mid-month from November through February.

If your coming to Big Bear Lake, remember to bring lots of warm clothing including hats and gloves. Also bring plenty of drinking water, snacks and sunglasses!

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Clifford Lynn Chairlift south of Big Bear Village

Today’s winter sports activities in Big Bear Valley stem from the vision of the late Judge Clifford Lynn who first proposed the formation of a park district in 1933 for the purpose of fostering the development of skiing here.

His dream became a reality when the Lynn Lift and Ski Area was completed in time for the 1949-50 winter season, at a cost of $48,000. Constructed on U.S. Forest Service land at the upper end of Pine Knot Avenue and Cherry Lane immediately south of the Village of Big Bear Lake, this ski area is owned by San Bernardino County and operated under the supervision of the Big Bear Park District.

The chair lift with its 60 single chairs, each with safety bar and foot rest, travels a distance of 3080 feet over a 700 foot rise, and serves two main runs and a snow bowl at the top of the rise. In summer it affords a beautiful view of the valley and lake.

Rebel Ridge Snow Gun

Sid's Ski Taxi, Big Bear Lake

My Favorite Winter Sport
Big Bear High School
1932?

My favorite winter sport is skiing or “sheeing,” as the Scandinavians call it. It consists of two long wooden runners that are turned up at the end, and a strong leather harness and clamps on some, and just loose leather toe straps on others. One of these skis is fastened to each of the person’s feet.

If the amateur, or victim, as he usually is, wishes to have his neck broken, his ankles sprained, and both eyes blackened, he should choose skis with the metal clamp and harness. If not, he should choose the skis with the toe straps, thus permitting him to leave his conveyance in case they should differ in their ideas about their general course of travel. If he is not particular, he should choose snowshoes.

In the latter case the person encounters the ever present barrier of keeping these two “seven league boots” from forming intersecting lines and vertical angles with each other, or going to the opposite extremes. He now wishes with all of his heart that he had chosen the skis with harness, while the person with the harness wishes he had never seen a pair of the “blanket-blank” things.

The person with the toe straps, when he gathers himself up from the fray, may search the “terra firma” for the other said wooden article. Then after many bitter epithets, containing every word in the fiddler’s dictionary that is not fit for print, the ski is found at the base of the inclined plane used as a highway in the art of skiing.

The victim with the harness and clamps, when he gets a fair speed and is just complimenting himself on his ability to keep his head higher than his feet, may, as is often the case, meet an obstacle such as a tree, ditch or barbed wire fence. He then realizes that he has met his fate and is trapped. A collision, incision, exclamation, or something usually happens, and just when the person is beginning to laugh it off like a true sportsman, he glances down at his two trusty steeds and notices that the right one is shattered just above the middle. Such things, dear reader, happen in much less time than it take to relate, and they make people tear their hair, stomp the ground, and do lots of funny things, and also say them.

Skiing is a great way to get over a terrible mad spell, or to work off a bloodthirsty anger. One merely goes skiing and works up an anger to counteract the first one.

If one practices this art for a week or two and is still alive after this time, he is a bigger fool than I thought he was.

-Phil Hanf

Early Ski Lift

Trip Advisor, the largest online travel site, released their list of the top 10 ski rental home destinations. These are the hottest destinations that offer great vacation rentals homes.

Rentals home provide a smart accommodation choice for families and groups. People staying longer than a few days also find vacation homes to be convenient. Trip Advisor calculates out the difference in savings; “groups of four or more can potentially save thousands of dollars by staying in a vacation rental as opposed to a hotel in these top ski destinations.”

TripAdvisor ranked Big Bear Lake CA number 4! We beat out Park City Utah, Taos New Mexico, Killington Vermont, Vail and Winter Park Colorado, and Jackson Hole Wyoming.

Big Bear Lake is a resort community at the top of the San Bernardino National Forest. “Visitors have access to a wealth of winter fun options including skiing, snowboarding, horseback riding, downhill inner tubing and snowshoeing, ensuring that there won’t be a dull moment whether they’re out on the slopes or enjoying time together at their cabin.”

Big Bear Lake is known for its Cabins. These vacation rentals come with all of the standard amenities including full kitchens, multiple bedrooms and cozy fireplaces.

Big Bear Lake Cabin Rentals

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Snow Summit (MAP) has a base of six to 12 inches of man-made machine groomed packed powder. The high temperature is expected to reach 55 degrees with partly sunny skies.

Snow Summit has two lifts and two runs open. Miracle mile, with it’s spectacular lake views, is great for those who are average and above. The Bear Bottom area caters to beginners.

Saturday’s weather will see high temperatures near  40 degrees. A winter storm is expected to hit the mountains beginning tonight. The snow level will begin at 7400, perfect for the Resorts. New snow accumulation is expected to be between three and five inches of fresh powder. (Mountain driving conditions require carrying chains in your car at all times during the winter months.)

The snow is expected to continue on Sunday as the temperatures continue declining. The high temperatures will hover in the mid-thirties. There is a possibility of a couple of inches of fresh snow. Snow showers are expected to continue through Monday.

Bear Mountain Resort (MAP) is still scheduled to open November 30^th. If the weather this weekend leaves a lot of snow all bets are off. They may decide to open for the Thanksgiving Holidays.

Bear Mountain Resort is still scheduled to open November 30^th. If the weather this weekend leaves a lot of snow all bets are off. They may decide to open for the Thanksgiving Holidays.

Other Visitor Options

Big Bear Lake Discovery Center – Get maps and forest permits here. Café and store on site.

Baldwin Lake Stables – Horseback riding in Baldwin Lake, always fun

Big Bear Camping – Local website with everything you need to know about camping in the San Bernardino Mountains, especially Big Bear Lake CA

View Behind Snow Summit

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