TWO FEET OF FRESH POWDER BLANKETS BIG BEAR MOUNTAIN RESORTS
War of Rails Brings Top Skiers to Bear Mountain for $15,000 Purse on Feb. 26
(Big Bear Lake, Calif. – Feb. 22, 2011) – Big Bear Mountain Resorts received 24 inches of fresh powder over the weekend, resulting in perfect mid-winter conditions. The recent storms have brought back a winter weather pattern with epic conditions, making it the perfect time to head to the mountains.
“Winter is far from over. You can sense the excitement of riders itching to get on the mountain to enjoy some of the best snow conditions this season,” said Chris Riddle, Director of Marketing for Big Bear Mountain Resorts. “We expect clear skies and cool temperatures throughout the week. We now have a substantial snow pack that will last us well into the Spring.”
Bear Mountain will host War of Rails this Saturday, February 25. One of the most epic freeskiing contests of the season and the brain child of pro skier Craig Coker, War of Rails features 65 of So Cal’s best freeskiers competing for a $15,000 purse and $8,000 grand prize. The qualifying round begins at 11:30 a.m. with a 30-minute jam session complete with $100 bills awarded for best tricks. The semi-finals will be at 1:00 p.m. in the same format, followed by the finals at 2:15 p.m.
Guests are reminded to check out www.bigbearmountainresorts.com for the latest on events, lift ticket deals, weather and snow conditions and road information. There are still three ways to Big Bear, including Hwy 38 (through Redlands), Hwy 18 from Waterman through Lake Arrowhead and Hwy 18 (the back way through Lucerne Valley). Hwy 330 is closed below Running Springs. For up-to-the-minute mobile reports, guests can sign up for BBMR’s Text Club: http://bigbearmountain.hipcricket.com/.
About BBMR – Real Snow. Real Close. Real Deal.
Big Bear Mountain Resorts (BBMR) includes Snow Summit and Bear Mountain. Together, BBMR is Southern California’s “learn to ski and ride” headquarters offering the region’s most progressive terrain parks, most dependable snow conditions and the largest full-service learning programs – just a tank of gas away roundtrip from most areas in Southern California. For more information, please visit www.bigbearmountainresorts.com. BBMR is an equal opportunity service provider operating under a San Bernardino National Forest special use permit.
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