BIG BEAR MOUNTAIN RESORTS SNOW REPORT
- Snow Summit & Bear Mountain
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This report is for: Monday, December 19, 2005 updated at 7:00 a.m.--------------------------

Current Weather and Snow Conditions:
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Snowmaking operations will resume as soon as conditions permit. Conditions are much better than you may expect. Today's surface ranges from machine groomed packed powder to machine groomed hard packed with excellent coverage on the open runs.

Forecasts are calling for partly cloudy skies and warmer temperatures. Highs are expected to reach into the mid to upper-40s with overnight lows dropping into the low-30s.
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Today on the Mountain:---
MORE FOR THE HOLIDAYS AT BIG BEAR MOUNTAIN RESORTS!

At Big Bear Mountain Resorts one lift ticket gives you access to MORE open terrain, MORE lifts operating and MORE terrain features than any other Southern California resort with a free shuttle running between the resorts! Big Bear Mountain Resorts is operating 14 lifts as needed, including four high-speed quads accessing three top-to-bottom runs with up to 1,300 vertical feet, plus a variety of interconnecting runs
offering terrain for all levels of ability. The All-Mountain Freestyle Park at Bear now has 60 jumps, rails and boxes with 20 more on The Ridge at Snow Summit! For all of you first timers the resorts offer two beginner areas with gentle terrain accessed by 7 lifts, including a high speed quad. More lifts and runs are now open for the holidays, including Chair 2 and Amusement Park at Bear Mountain and Chair 4, Chair 9, Cruiser and Sundown at Snow Summit! Go to our Web site's photo gallery at bigbearmountainresorts.com for highlighted trail maps indicating runs open and runs to open next.

Holiday Period at Big Bear Mountain Resorts - Saturday, Dec. 17th thru Sunday, Jan. 1st

Our lift ticket prices have increased for the holiday period but will still be discounted from the listed holiday rates (excluding ski school packages) until we get more lifts and runs open.

Discounted Holiday Rate for Adults - $52
Discounted Holiday Rate for Young adults (ages 13-21 with a valid ID ) - $41
Discounted Holiday Rate for Children (ages 7-12) - $20

These prices will go up as we are able to open more lifts and runs!

Lift tickets are interchangeable with a free shuttle running between the resorts.

Reservations for holidays are strongly recommended and can be made by calling 909-866-5841 from 10:00

a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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Resort Holiday Hours of Operation: ---

Snow Summit Holiday Day Session: 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Snow Summit Holiday Night Session: 3:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (weather & conditions permitting)

Bear Mountain Day Session: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Night sessions are scheduled at Snow Summit nightly (weather & conditions permitting) tonight through

Saturday, Dec. 24th and Monday, Dec. 26th to Saturday, Dec. 31st.
Note, night session will not be offered Sunday, Dec. 25th.

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Road Conditions:
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All roads into the Big Bear Valley are open and clear with no restrictions.
Please remember to always carry chains in your vehicle when traveling to the mountains during winter months.
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Holidays at Big Bear Mountain Resorts:
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* Big Bear Mountain Resorts opens more runs and lifts for the holidays
* The resorts are currently operating 14 lifts as needed,including four high-speed quads
* Three top-to-bottom runs open with 1,200 to 1,300 vertical feet
* A variety of interconnecting runs offer terrain for low-intermediate to advanced skiers and snowboarders
* Cruiser and Sundown open in The Family Park at Snow Summit
* The Bear Bottom Beginner’s Area and Inspiration offer gentle terrain for beginners
* The All-Mountain Park at Bear and The Ridge at Snow Summit now have 80 terrain features
* The Scene is open featuring a new set-up with 7 jibs
* Upper Log Chute and 7 Down will open next at Snow Summit with continued snowmaking
* Snow Summit holds annual Torchlight Parade on New Years Eve with free public viewing
* New Years Eve party at Snow Summit features live band "Fast Forward" - $30 cover charge includes party favors & hors d'oeuvres with champagne at midnight
* New Years Eve party at Bear Mountain with disc jockey "King George" - $30 cover charge includes party favors & hors d'oeuvres with champagne at midnight
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For more up-to-date information, please visit our Web sites at bearmountain.com or snowsummit.com
800.BEAR.MTN or 888.SUMMIT.1 / 909.866.5766