BIG BEAR MOUNTAIN RESORTS SNOW REPORT
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This report is for: Saturday, December 17, 2005 updated at 7:00 a.m.
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Current Weather and Snow Conditions:---
Snowmaking is in progess at the resorts and will continue as conditions permit. Surface conditions are much better than you may expect thanks to successful snowmaking. Today on the mountain we have a mostly machine groomed packed powder surface with excellent coverage on the open runs. Forecasts are calling for mostly clear to partly cloudy skies with cooler temperatures and west breezes.
Highs are expected to reach into the mid-40s with overnight lows dropping into the low-20s.
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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 now operating 14 lifts as needed, including four high-speed quads accessing three top-to-bottom runs open including The Park Run with 1,300 vertical feet at Bear Mountain, Miracle Mile and Summit Run with 1,200 vertical feet at Snow Summit and many more trails off those three runs. The All-Mountain Freestyle Park at Bear and the Ridge at Snow Summit now have over 60 jumps, rails and boxes! 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 open today including Chair 2 and Amusement Park at Bear Mountain and two more beginner lifts and terrain at Snow Summit! Zzyzx and upper Westridge at Snow Summit now have a total of 14 jumps, boxes and rails. At Bear Mountain, The Scene is open with 7 jibs in a new set-up! 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 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 terrain!

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 6:00 p.m.

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Resort Holiday Hours of Operation:
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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: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Night sessions are scheduled at Snow Summit nightly (weather & conditions permitting) tonight thru 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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This Week at Big Bear Mountain Resorts:---
* Zzyzx and upper Westridge now offer 4 boxes, 6 rails, 3 jumps and a hip!
* The Scene is open featuring a new set-up with 7 jibs!
* Two more beginner lifts open today accessing more beginner terrain at Snow Summit!
* Chair 2 and Amusement Park open today at Bear Mountain!
* MORE terrain, MORE lifts and MORE terrain features for the holidays than any other Southern California Resort!
* 14 lifts operating as needed,including four high-speed quads
* Three top-to-bottom runs offering terrain for low intermediate to advanced skiers and snowboarders!
* The Bear Bottom Beginner’s Area, Inspiration and Easy Street offer gentle terrain for beginners
* Over 60 jumps, rails & boxes can be found in our Parks!
* The Volcom PB & Rail Jam is TODAY at Bear Mountain!
* USASA Boardercross at Snow Summit Sunday December 18th has been canceled and will be rescheduled.