(Big Bear Lake, Calif. – April 13, 2011) – The 2010/11 winter season is beginning to wrap up with Bear Mountain now closed for the season. Sister resort Snow Summit will remain open through April 23 for guests who want to take advantage of great spring skiing and riding conditions.

“Now is the time to grab your skis/boards and head up to Snow Summit for the last ride of the season,” said Chris Riddle, director of marketing for Big Bear Mountain Resorts. “We had some late winter storms that gave us a really solid snowpack. The snow coverage is excellent and the weather is beautiful. This is your last chance to hit the slopes this season — don’t miss out on some great Spring skiing.”

Bear Mountain closed Sunday April 10. Snow Summit will remain open through April 23. All season passes, including Bear Only season passes, are valid at Snow Summit. Your pass must be valid for the day of your visit.

A Screamin’ Deal: One Pass, Two Seasons
Big Bear Mountain Resorts’ Screamin’ Deal Season Pass sale is currently underway. With 55 runs, 26 lifts and 438 acres, guests can experience the best skiing and riding that Southern California has to offer for one low price for the rest of this season and all of next season. “Mid-week” passes start as low as $199 for young adults and $249 for adults. Screamin’ Deal Season passes may be purchased online.

Guests are reminded to check out www.bigbearmountainresorts.com for the latest on events, weather and snow conditions, and road information. There are still three ways to Big Bear, including Hwy 38 (through Redlands), Hwy 18 from Waterman through Lake Arrowhead and Hwy 18 (the back way through Lucerne Valley). Hwy 330 is closed below Running Springs (other than specified commuter times). For up-to-the-minute mobile reports, guests can sign up for BBMR’s Text Club: https://bigbearmountain.hipcricket.com/.

About BBMR – Real Snow. Real Close. Real Deal.
Big Bear Mountain Resorts (BBMR) includes Snow Summit and Bear Mountain. Together, BBMR is Southern California’s “learn to ski and ride” headquarters offering the region’s most progressive terrain parks, most dependable snow conditions and the largest full-service learning programs – just a tank of gas away roundtrip from most areas in Southern California. For more information, please visit www.bigbearmountainresorts.com. BBMR is an equal opportunity service provider operating under a San Bernardino National Forest special use permit.