BIG BEAR MOUNTAIN RESORTS SNOW REPORT
- Snow Summit & Bear Mountain

This report is for: Saturday, December 24, 2005 updated at 6:00 a.m.

Happy Holidays from Big Bear Mountain Resorts!

Current Weather and Snow Conditions:

Today we have a machine-groomed hard-packed surface in the early morning that will develop a soft wet layer during the day. Coverage is generally good on the open runs with some thin spots. Forecasts are calling for sunny skies and warm temperatures with light breezes.
Highs are expected to reach the Upper-50s to Low-60s with overnight lows dropping into the Low-30s.


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 15 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 74 rails, boxes and snow features 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. Chair 5 and Central Park are now open at Bear Mountain. Go to our Web site's photo gallery at bigbearmountainresorts.com for highlighted trail maps indicating runs now open.

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 are discounted from the listed holiday

rates (excluding ski school packages). Prices are subject to change.

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
Children 6 and under are free

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: Please note changes!
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Snow Summit Holiday Day Session: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Bear Mountain Holiday Day Session: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Night sessions have been cancelled until the resorts are able to resume snowmaking. Any pass valid for night skiing or riding during the holiday period can be used at Snow Summit from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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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:---
* Big Bear Mountain Resorts offers MORE open runs and lifts for the holidays
* Chair 5 and Central Park now open at Bear Mountain
* The resorts are currently operating 15 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 a total of 94 terrain features
* Upper Westridge features the light pole hip, a 20 foot double barrel rail and a new rainbow box
* The Scene is open featuring 7 jibs with a bank to rail and the NEW Juice Box
* Check out the new pyramid box, 40 foot gateway box and features from the Block Party on The Park Run at Bear Mountain
* Snow Summit holds annual Torchlight Parade on New Years Eve at 7:00 p.m.
* 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