Snow Summit

Sister resort to the snowboarder-friendly Bear Mountain, Snow Summit draws a more traditional crowd of families and mainstream skiers but still has plenty to offer the extreme-sports set.

Snow Summit features five terrain parks ranging from easy to edgy. The Westridge Park is designed for intermediate to advanced riders and features tables and rails, while the Family Park Fun Zones provide a perfect opportunity for parents and kids to ski and ride together. Bonus: Snow Summit's parks are open for night skiing.

Anticipating the skier-snowboarder rivalry, Snow Summit wisely put the terrain parks on the west end of the resort, leaving shorter lines and a more subdued crowd at popular runs like Miracle Mile, Log Chute, Perfect Pitches and The Wall.

Vital Statistics:

Opening Day: November, 15, 2003

Directions:
Snow Summit is 130 miles northeast of San Diego. Take Interstate 15 north to I-215 north to I-10 east to Highway 30 north to Highway 330 east. Past Running Springs, the road turns into Highway 18 east. Turn right across the Big Bear Lake dam. Pass Big Bear Village to Summit Boulevard and turn right on Summit Boulevard.

Snowboarding:
Five parks including the Zzyzx half-pipe, Westridge Park for intermediate-to-advanced riders and Family Park Fun Zones, designated for slow skiing and snowboarding.

Lift-ticket prices:
Regular season daily rates (higher rates apply during holiday periods):
Adult (20+): $43
Teen (13-19): $35
Child (7-12): $14
Child (6 and under): free
Ski or ride free on your birthday.

Anytime season passes (other passes are available):
Adults: $749
Young adults (13-22): $629
Children (7-12): $299
Children (6 and under): free
Due to the merger of Snow Summit and Bear Mountain, season tickets will be valid at both mountains.

Important Dates
Projected opening days: 151
Days open last year: 151
Year open: 1952
Average snowfall: 75 inches

Lift Information
Total number of lifts: 12
High speed quads: 2
Quad chairs: 2
Triple chairs: 2
Double chairs: 5
Surface lifts: 1
Total lift capacity: 18,550

Resort Stats
Top elevation: 8,200 ft.
Bottom elevation: 7,000 ft.
Vertical drop: 1,200 ft
Longest run: 1.25 mi.
Skiable area: 230 acres
Snow making: 230 acres
Runs/trails (beginner): 10 percent
Runs/trails (intermediate): 25 percent
Runs/trails (advanced): 40 percent
Runs/trails (expert): 25 percent

General Information:
(909) 866-5766, Snow Report: (888) SUMMIT-1.

Web site: www.bigbearmountainresorts.com