Big Bear California Ski Trip Tips

It's been weeks since the blizzards hit the area and left many feet of snow. While the rest of the country have been experiencing record lows well below freezing, the San Bernardino Mountains of Southern California have been basking in the warm sun. Not to worry though, the ski slopes are packed with plenty of snow including Bear Mountain, Snow Summit, and Snow Valley. While the days are sunny and warm, the nights are still chilly. The resorts often refresh their snow coverage with artificial snow, or "man made" snow, so there is plenty of snow all season long. Over "winter break" the mountain was swarming with sledders, skiers, snowboarders, and sight-seers.Traveling up the 330 Hwy from San Bernardino to Big Bear was taking on average 3 or more hours. Now that school is back in session and work has resumed, traffic has disappeared and there is plenty of room for visitors to enjoy the snow. The runs at all of the ski resorts are up and running, and the snow is perfect for snowboarding or skiing. The enormous crowds have thinned out, and the snow is fresh.

The best time to visit the ski resorts in the Big Bear area is midweek, when you basically get the slopes all to yourself. The recent weekends have not been too crowded, but as with anywhere, midweek is the optimal time for visiting.Thanks to the Internet, you can purchase lift tickets online anytime. On some busy weekends the resorts will actually sell out of lift tickets, so a quick purchase ahead of time can save hours of wasted driving.

After a day of fun in the snow, enjoy one of the many delicious restaurants in the Big Bear or Running Springs area. Dining choices range from authentic Mexican fare to pizza that is out of this world. Make sure you leave some time in your day to stop for lunch or dinner. Should you decide to make your trip last for a couple of days, a Big Bear Vacation Home Rental is a great choice for cozy cabin-style lodging. Big Bear has hundreds of vacation homes close to the slopes, or even lakeside. Either way you choose, be sure to experience all that the area has to offer.