March 2022 Big Bear Today Magazine
Freestyle Parks abound in Big Bear at Snow Summit and Bear Mountain resorts and we'll take you to them! Plus we're on bald eagle egg watch and the slopes are full of fun activities. Still lots of winter left for spring at Big Bear Snow Play and Wyatt's Grill & Saloon is hold a pre-St. Patrick's Day party. Alpine Pedal Path, Polar Plunge and more! Plus calendar of events and recreation guide.
Freestyle Parks abound in Big Bear at Snow Summit and Bear Mountain resorts and we'll take you to them! Plus we're on bald eagle egg watch and the slopes are full of fun activities. Still lots of winter left for spring at Big Bear Snow Play and Wyatt's Grill & Saloon is hold a pre-St. Patrick's Day party. Alpine Pedal Path, Polar Plunge and more! Plus calendar of events and recreation guide.
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Big Bear Today March 2022—Page 7
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RESORT SHORTS
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What's Happening at Snow Summit & Bear Mountain
Cut lift lines, raise money How to save a buck or 2
at Ski-A-Thon
at Big Bear resorts
Cut lift lines while raising money for Everyone loves to save money and the
a good cause when the annual Ski-A-Thon Big Bear area resorts have a few discounts
benefitting the Adaptive Ski School returns out there for the 2021-22 winter season.
to Bear Mountain on March 12.
* Reload! Keep that lift pass you’ve
This is a fundraiser with an emphasis purchased and save on future visits. New
on fun as skiers and snowboarders cut lift RFID technology at Snow Summit and
lines all day, a priceless privilege indeed Bear Mountain saves money as well as
when conditions are right. There’s opportunity
time, up to $41 on future dates, by reload-
drawings for prizes all day and it’s ing your pass instead of replacing. And as
all about helping get the disabled out onto always, purchase skiing and riding in advance
the slopes. More than one Ski-A-Thon has
to save serious money.
fallen on powder days through the years *Celebrate your birthday on the slopes
too.
and Big Bear resorts will give you a free
Truly everyone wins during this popular
lift ticket for a gift! Must be on your actual
event. Getting in on the fun is easy— birthday; present valid ID on your special
all registration in 2022 is online with participants
day and ski or ride both resorts for free.
needing to raise a minimum $200 * And if you’ve made it to 80 years
for individuals or $600 for teams of four. old, congratulations! Every day is now free
Get friends, families or coworkers to sponsor
since you’ve lived long ernough to qualify
you or just write a tax-deductible check for the resorts’ senior discount. Ages 4 and
for a great, inspiring day on the mountain under get free tickets too.
that includes lunch, swag bag and more. *Snow Summit and Bear Mountain
Participants get their own personal honor active duty military members and
fundraising website where donors can pay their families with discounts all season
with credit cards, E-checks and Pay-Pal. long. Present a current active duty military
Those who solicit larger amounts are in line ID at the window and get 25% off lift tickets,
win prizes like Bear Mountain and Mammoth
rentals and lessons. Or purchase in ad-
lift tickets, lodging and more. vance from MWR/ITT offices; for a list of
The donation includes all-day lift participating bases call (909) 866-5766 ext.
ticket plus those precious line cutting privileges,
126. There’s also Uniform Days when
lunch voucher, cotton event T-shirt badge-carrying military and emergency
and famous “Survival Kit” swag bag filled personnel ski or ride for $59 (see below).
with all kinds of goodies. Also there’s an * Reserve Saturday rental equipment
opportunity drawing for a 2022-23 Snow in advance and get a free Friday night lift
Summit and Bear Mountain anytime season
ticket at Snow Summit. Pick up Saturday’s
pass.
gear after 5 p.m. Friday and carve that night
No deck party after thanks to the virus
for free.
but the day still should be a blast. Visit * Season passes always save money
www.USARC.org or call (909) 584-0269. if you ski or ride more than a few days.
Perks, Party on March 10
While Snow Summit and Bear Mountain
passes are not currently available, look for
for Chase Sapphire cards them to go on sale in March along with
Ikon and Ikon Base Passes valid at some
47 destinations around the globe. Including
Big Bear, plus Mammoth and June
Mountains, Utah areas like Deer Valley and
Solitude, Canada’s Big 3 of Lake Louise,
Sunshine Village and Norquay, and more.
If a Chase Sapphire credit card is in
your wallet, you’re in for a great day at
Snow Summit on Thursday, March 10.
Chase is showing its appreciation for
card members with an array of perks at the
resort. Like free premium parking for the
first 50 spots from 8-10 a.m. Along with
resort-wide discounts that include 15% off
food, beverage and retail.
Plus there’s free access to Grizzly
Ridge inner tubing hill. Along with apres
ski party at Hawks 52 from 3-4 p.m.
In addition the first 75 members receive
a free beanie and $20 gift card. Just
visit the designated Chase Sapphire Appreciation
windows to redeem your credentials
between 8:30 a.m.-noon.
Visit BigBearMountainResort.com or
call (909) 866-5766.
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Discount Tickets for
Heroes on Uniform Days
Snow Summit and Bear Mountain
continue to show gratitude to all military,
emergency and medical personnel by offering
discount lift tickets during popular
Uniform Day promotions.
Police, fire, EMT and active military
need only flash their badges or proper ID
at Snow Summit or Bear Mountain windows
to purchase an all-day lift ticket for
$59 plus 2% TBID charge during Uniform
Days with final dates for this season set
for March 2-3.
Remember these are two-mountain
passes for the discounted price of one and
there’s a free shuttle running between the
resorts every half hour.
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