Going up chair 4 at Bear Mountain after a big snow storm. So beautiful that I had to share.
Author: dan
Bear Mountain – chair 9
Going up chair 9 at Bear Mountain. Not a lot of lines yet, but pretty sure it will get busy. Note that only chair 7 and 9 are open.
Skiers and Snowboarders caught on avalanche
This video is pretty interesting of 2 snowboarders and 1 skier getting caught on an avalanche in the Pyrenees. The mountain is beautiful, the soft snow amazing and everyone survived. Check it out.
#RideAnotherDay
If you ski or snowboard, make sure to watch this video. Life goes by too fast to risk getting seriously hurt or killed while having fun in the mountains. Be gentle, be kind and be careful – have fun. #rideanotherday
10 Things to do on your first Snowboarding day of the season
My favorite Snowboarding video coaching guy (Tommie Bennett) shared an interesting video with the 10 things to do before you go on the mountain for the first day this season. Most of the things he mentions seems basic, but a great reminder. To summarize some of the topics if you don’t like watching videos: Check… Continue reading 10 Things to do on your first Snowboarding day of the season
Opening days for Utah Ski Resorts
The 2021/2022 Ski and Snowboarding season will start very soon. And most Utah resorts have already posted their opening dates. If you are a local or heading that direction, this is what to expect the Thanksgiving and early December: Solitude: Nov 19, 2021 Park city: Nov 19, 2021 Woodward: Nov 19, 2021 Brighton: Nov 20,… Continue reading Opening days for Utah Ski Resorts
Opening day for Bear Mountain and Snow Summit.
Good news for the socal riders and skiers. Bear Mountain and Snow Summit (on Big Bear Lake) just announced their opening dates and a brand new beautiful web site. Snow Summit: Nov 25th Bear Mountain: Nov 26th Less than 4 weeks from now. Both mountains are less than 2 hours away from LA (and about… Continue reading Opening day for Bear Mountain and Snow Summit.
New opening days for Mammoth, Squaw valley (now Palisades)
The latest storm brought in over 3 feet of snow to Squaw Valley (Palisades) and over 20 inches to Mammoth. That means an early season on those two places. Mammoth Opening date: Oct 29 Squaw Opening date: Oct 29 That’s the earliest I have seen them open in a long time. So starting this Friday,… Continue reading New opening days for Mammoth, Squaw valley (now Palisades)
First Snow of the Season in Big Bear – California
Big Bear (California) just got its first snow of the season. It was just about an inch, but having the first snow in October is a great sign for the season. As the wise man says: some snow is better than no snow. That’s how Bear Mountain looked this morning.
Mammoth got 6 inches of snow (beginning of October)
You know a good season is coming when Mammoth gets early snow. Just a few days ago they got 6 inches and seems like more is coming. Their opening date is November 13th, but we are hoping for an earlier start if the good conditions persist. Welcome winter!