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Big Bear Skiing
This
is the "Local Yokels" impromptu ski report.
I
was over at Snow Summit for a few hours on Wednesday
and can say: All runs are AWESOME! The lines were short,
and everyone seemed to be having a great time.
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The
surface is a medium packed powder, with lots of really
good snow to test your edges. There were a few small
patches of ice that were insignificant and easy to
stay in control. Midday, the shadows were freezing
a bit faster than the sunny areas, but the overall
was an extreme pleasure. Even "The Wall" had
the lift running, though it appeared few were re-taking
the plunge from that lift, since the snow was still
on most of the chairs.
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I
heard the early morning was quite chilly. By 10, it was
down to a sweater, a windbreaker and light gloves. The
direct sun felt warm on the skin and I'm sure the tans
were being created. Don't forget your sunscreen and "lip
smoothie". Drink water!
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The
view couldn't be beat! The scene at the top to the South,
gave a full panorama from Sugarloaf Mountain in the East,
over the San Gorgonios, to the San Gabriels peeking through
the trees. The marine layer hid the San Bernardino Valley
in the most gorgeous clouds that rose up to the lake
by the afternoon.
To
the North, the view extended well out into the desert
in all directions, including what appears to be a completely
frozen Big Bear Lake. (Careful! It only APPEARS to
be completely frozen! Enjoy it, but STAY OFF!)
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Thursday
looks to be "more of glorious same".
This
weekend's coming weather could only amplify what we've
already got. If you've got good goggles, get out into
the thick of it and blast down those slopes!
On
a side note: We saw some Cross Country skiers coming
out of the walking trail area at Stanfield Cutoff, across
from the Middle School. The snow is fantastic! What a
great place to get out for a lakeside mush!
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Bear Road Conditions
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