California/Nevada 2022-2023 Big Bear, Mountain High, Waterman, Baldy Resorts/Conditions/Meetups

[socalgal]

It's that time of year!

I just got an email from the Indy Pass, one of the newest additions is Mt. High. It makes for an interesting mix with Snow Valley also being on the pass.

 

[Larry]

Sorry, I'm lazy but how much is Indy pass?

 

[Larry]

I did reup IKON so I plan a few BBMR and Mammoth trips next year. I mostly ski Mammoth in the spring though

 

[Itinerant skier]

Sorry, I'm lazy but how much is Indy pass?

$299. $399 without blackouts. A bit superfluous for California folks as none of the CA resorts have blackout dates.

 

[Pat AKA mustski]

$299. $399 without blackouts. A bit superfluous for California folks as none of the CA resorts have blackout dates.

BBMR doesn't have blackout dates but Mammoth and Palisades both do. It is a bit superfluous. If I buy something additional, I'll buy the snow jam card for use at Snow Valley because it's cheap and gives:

• First Visit = 50% off
• Second Visit = FREE Lift Ticket
• Third Visit = 50% off
• Fourth Visit = FREE Lift Ticket
• Fifth Visit = 50% off
• Sixth Visit = FREE Lift Ticket
• Seventh Visit= 50% off

It also gives admission to the Snowjam ski show and swap which get additional free weekday lift tickets. Last year they had Mammoth lift tickets - 2 days for $169 (valid early season), 4 days at Baldy for $100, 1 Free Snow Valley midweek, 1 free Brianhead midweek, and 1 free Eagle Point mid week.

In the past, It's only been $25 and you don't have to go to the show in person to get the lift tickets. They have a virtual "show" where you can redeem them. The show has some great discounts on clothing and skis though. I used to enjoy going when I lived in San Diego and we bought a few sets of skis there at good prices.

They don't have the cards on sale yet, but here is the info. If Baldy gets snow this year, those 4 for $100 are golden tickets!

Snowjam

ETA- the Baldy Tickets are only available in person, at the show

 

[Larry]

@Pat AKA mustski , I'll try to ski with you guys right after new years before you head to Tahoe

 

[Pat AKA mustski]

Backside of Summit. It’s correctly heading downhill and away from the resort. But it’s at 300 acres. The 38 is closed again and Barton Flats and Jenks Lake are under mandatory evacuation.

 

[Pat AKA mustski]

It's grown considerably and there are some evacuation orders for areas of BB, particularly by Snow Summit. Last I heard, the flames were only 500 ft away from Summit infrastructure. Here are a few pics I grabbed off some cams.

Top of Bear Mountain

Also Bear Mountain, I beleive; all the water guns are going at both resorts and helicopters are dipping into the lake and the snow making ponds.. There are no shots from Summit Cams at the peaks, as they are covered in fire retardant.


View of Bear Mountain.

I took this shot in town about an hour ago - Snow Summit

 

[Mothertucker]

I was not far from the outbreak yesterday. I'm not far from flames now, but currently not in danger or under evac, but I'm prepared. These are from yesterday.

 

[Mothertucker]

 

[locknload]

Wow...bummed about that fire. I hope it gets contained soon. Its just been sooo hot the last few weeks.

 

[Pat AKA mustski]

Here is the current view:

Here is the daytime view for comparison

Snow Summit to the right. Bear to the left

 

[Mothertucker]

I'm under evac.

 

[skibum4ever]

I'm under evac.

Stay safe and please keep us posted

 

[skibum4ever]

@Pat AKA mustski please let us know how you're doing as well.

 

[Pat AKA mustski]

We are good. We are on the other side of 38 so about 7 miles away from the fire. Here is a burn map. It shows how close the fire has come to both ski resorts.

 

[Rostapher]

Lots of aircraft are working overtime to contain the Radford fire. Here's the flight path of a few. It shows that they're concentrating just above the tops of lifts in some places!

Many thanks and thoughts for all the firefighters protecting people and structures on this fire and others everywhere. It's a very hard and demanding job.

 

[Pat AKA mustski]

The resort employees were out all night assisting with the fire fighting. They built fire breaks and hosed areas down to keep them wet. Fire trucks were filling their tanks from snow making equipment. No damage has been done at either resort. A sizable amount of terrain between the resorts was charred but not the resorts themselves. There was also plenty of air support as mentioned above.
Last night:

 

[Mothertucker]

Rain!

 

[locknload]

The resort employees were out all night assisting with the fire fighting. They built fire breaks and hosed areas down to keep them wet. Fire trucks were filling their tanks from snow making equipment. No damage has been done at either resort. A sizable amount of terrain between the resorts was charred but not the resorts themselves. There was also plenty of air support as mentioned above.
View attachment 177539 Last night:
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Eerie picture of the lodge!!