With a couple recent storms already under our belt, including a nice little dusting last night, this Christmas in Big Bear promises to be white. But regardless of Mother Nature’s recent good tidings, the local resorts have it covered, literally, with world-class snowmaking. Especially cold temperatures have allowed the expanded snowmaking systems at Snow Summit and Bear Mountain to crank out tons of snow already. And based on forecasted weather, the resorts are gearing up for another big snowmaking run during Christmas week.

Oh, but I know what you are thinking. You want the real stuff. You and me both, brother. The thing is, we already got it. Listen, you’re smart. And you know that whether it is from the sky or from the snow gun, it is all real snow, right? Get out your chemistry book and check if you don’t believe me. And you know that after a couple of days, fallen or blown snow is indistinguishable from one another. 
Right? Now I’m not saying that fresh powder isn’t the Holy Grail, but the simple fact is that freshies don’t happen every day anywhere. And here in the close, convenient Alps of Southern California, snowmaking allows good, consistent conditions all season long with just a little help from Mother Nature. But if you’re still all hung up on the fake snow thing, read this encyclopedic snowmaking treatise from experts whose whole life is guaranteeing the best snow conditions possible.

So even though Winter officially starts on December 22th, we’re already off to a good start thanks to both the heavens and the hoses. 
A majority of runs are already open at Snow Summit and Bear Mountain with a foot or two of coverage. Bear alone has close to a hundred park features already in place. That should keep you busy for a while.

Now go ride!

Randall