[quote=macromaniac]I went up to Lake Arrowhead on Friday morning and hit the snow storm at 4500 ft. I did not have any snow chains and got bent over without the vaseline at the check point. $160.00 dollars for chains and $40.00 to put them on…took the guy 5 minutes.
So, again, buy the chains before you head up or bring your own vaseline…..
Either way…not fun….[/quote]
The rates went up since 2003.
I recommend Big Bear, but go to Snow Summit resort, not Bear Mountain. The latter has fewer entry level runs and more snowboarders, which increases your chances of getting hit by one.
Once you are comfortable in beginner’s area go to the family park area (chair 9 – use chair 2 to get to the summit). There are three or four runs in the family park area – stay on the Skyline Creek run (the leftmost). Other have steep drop near the end.
To get down to the village use Summit Run. That run is nice, long, but too many people on it if you are not fast enough. You will likely be way too tired to enjoy it. Make sure to stay off of Miracle Mile.
If you get back before 1pm (could be noon, check) return the pass for a voucher which can be used the next time you buy a pass.
Try to be there 60 minutes before the chairs start – you will need some time to change, rent equipment, get on the slope – and if you are late you won’t be able to park within walking distance, you will need to use the shuttle.
Read all about it @ snowsummit.com
If you can afford to stay there two days I would recommend getting lessons on day 1 (you don’t really need ski pass if you take the lessons since four hours of skiing is more than enough for day 1)
