PS Unwrapped
Big Bear Adventure!
This week we are ditching the desert for the snow and exploring all the fun there is to be had up at Big Bear Mountain. Join Host Chloe Carlson as she unwraps it all.
Big Bear is an easy one and a half-hour drive from Coachella Valley. The close proximity makes Big
Bear and ideal breakaway trip for year-round outdoor recreation, a variety of accommodations,
shopping and dining. The great thing about this mountain resort is once you’re here, city pressures
disappear.
Big Bear’s local coffeehouse brews fresh vibes and authenticity daily. Known for its espresso and
specialty coffee drinks. Plus, a great selection of fresh pastries and breakfast and lunch sandwiches.
Big Bear Lake is one of the few locations in Southern California where it snows, which makes it a
compelling wintertime getaway. In winter, Big Bear Mountain Resorts offers first-rate skiing and
snowboarding at Snow Summit and Bear Mountain. Between the two resorts enjoy 435 skiable
acres, 26 lifts, five high-speed chairs, and more than 200 terrain features to ski or ride. Both resorts
are meticulously groomed every night with an around the clock staff to provide the best conditions
possible.
Big Bear Snow Play, home to Southern California’s largest snow tubing hill, is a great choice for
families that want to make lasting memories this winter. Big Bear Snow Play brings out the kid in
everyone with snow tubing on family-friendly slopes. Big Bear Snow Play makes it easy to get up the
hill with its two Magic Carpet rides to the top. The moving conveyor belt eliminates the stress of
climbing the hill and provides more opportunity for having fun. The snow-tubing parks’ snowmaking
system ensures there’s always snow for snow-tubing thrill seekers from November to April. Plus
nightly snow grooming to make certain for a smooth sliding experience.
Goldsmith’s Sports, Voted Big Bear’s #1 Sport Store, offers rental equipment and retail shopping.
Goldsmiths is known for its full-line of winter-related products, gear and accessories. Boot-fitting is
the shop’s specialty with master Fit Certified boot-fitters. Also, we’ll feature the ease of renting
snowboards / skis and gear at Goldsmiths Sports.
Witness the beauty of the San Bernardino Mountains and Big Bear area with aerial views like no
other. See countryside, landmarks, points of interest, lakes, ski resorts and more! This is an
excellent way to get a bird’s eye view of the snow-covered terrain below.
Nottinghams Restaurant offers a cozy, dining atmosphere complete with fireplace, perfect for après
ski. It features quintessential California cuisine like tender steaks, fresh seafood, grilled entrées and
pasta specialties. A craft beer or one of Nottingham’s signature cocktails or are the perfect
complement to these palatable dishes.
After a full day of playing in the snow, you’ll want to stay the night. Big Bear Cool Cabins, voted the
best vacation rental company in Big Bear for seven years straight, provides a wide selection of
vacation rentals from woodsy cabins just steps from the ski resorts to luxurious lakefront homes.
Some cabins have private outdoor hot tubs, game rooms and pet friendly. Big Bear Cool Cabins, has
been providing lodging in Big Bear for over twenty-five years with over three hundred and fifty
vacation homes and cabins to choose from.
By: NBC Palm Springs
March 2, 2025
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