Big Bear

i’m going for my birthday! just made the reservations for an adorable little cabin with jacuzzi…. ooo so nice! would be perfect for me and the hubby considering i just spent the whole month 3,000 miles away from him. so when i get home, we can drive down to big bear and enjoy three days of us time. or me time. LOL.. it is MY birthday after all! hahaha.. i can’t wait! and we can bring the dog!

MP took us there on Memorial Day Weekend 2000.

I arrived on Friday at my friend’s condo that they own in Big Bear and went skiing for the first time in five years. The first run I was very skittish (although I agreed to the intermediate run first). But after that, I flew down the slopes with a grin I couldn’t get rid of, loving every moment. There is something about sun and snow, and some darn good exercise. I want to take some refresher courses and get as good as I was as a youth. It was also a pleasure to see my goddaughter take her first lesson and see her love it! I think Big Bear is a amazing ski area, and I can’t wait to go back…

Big Bear, California is a great place to take your family and friends to see snow during the winter in Southern California. I went there for the first time last week and I really enjoyed my stay because seeing snow and living in a place that snows isn’t what I’m used to.

Some of the things you could do in Big Bear are snowboarding or skiing at Bear Mountain or Snow Summit. During the peak season/weekends, I’d recommend getting to those mountains early to get good parking. If you come late to Bear Mountain, you will have to park a little farther and take a free ride on a truck or bus to the mountain. Bear Mountain also offers a free bus ride to Snow Summit and back. If you are more interested in doing something relaxing, you can easily make snow angels or snow people and go sledding at various places around Big Bear. Just make sure to check if there are any signs that say “No Trespassing” if you don’t want to break any laws. There are also several shops you could browse or eat at a restaurant of your choice in Big Bear Village…

I’d have to say that just being in a totally different environment than what I’m used to made this place worth visiting. Taylor pretty much summed up how I felt about the snow in this entry (so true about snow creating silence).

Should you feel the need to see snow whilst in Southern California, Big Bear is where you should head! Take more than a day though so you can ski. You could easily drive up, ski, then head home all in the same day, but it’s a long drive down the mountain so just take your time and rent a cabin. :)