BIG BEAR MOUNTAIN RESORTS SNOW REPORT
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This report is for: Thursday, December 29, 2005 updated at 6:00 a.m.
Happy Holidays from Big Bear Mountain Resorts!
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Current Weather and Snow Conditions:---
Today's surface is machine-groomed hard-packed that will loosen during the day. Coverage is generally fair to good on the open runs with some thin spots.

Forecasts are calling for partly cloudy skies with northwest winds.
Highs are expected to reach the mid 40s with overnight lows dropping into the low 30s.
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Today on the Mountain:
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GET 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 17 lifts as needed, including four high-speed quads accessing three top-to-bottom runs, 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 you first-timers, the resorts offer two beginner areas with gentle terrain accessed by 7 lifts, including a high-speed quad. 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 is in effect through Sunday, Jan. 1st. Holiday prices are as follows:

Holiday Rate for Adults - $62
Holiday Rate for Young adults (ages 13-21 with a valid ID ) - $51
Holiday Rate for Children (ages 7-12) - $26
Children 6 and under are free with a paying adult

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:
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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 for the rest of the holiday period. 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:
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* Big Bear Mountain Resorts offers MORE open runs and lifts for the holidays
* Learning Curve is now open offering more low-intermediate terrain at Bear Mountain
* Amusement Park and Central Park offer fun-size terrain features at Bear Mountain
* The resorts are currently operating 17 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 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 Year's Eve at 7:00 p.m.
* New Year's 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