Snowboarders on a chairlift frozenchipmunk@flickr

Midweek packages are available now at Big Bear Lake for as low as $69 per person. Real Snow, Real Close, and Real Deals are what they’re offering.

Snowboarder in mid-jump snappED_up@flickr

Snowboarding Kung-Fu alexindigo@flickr

Big Bear Lake is Southern California’s closest and best ski resort, and with the recent storms, this is perfect powder time. Grab your board or skis and a friend and head up the slopes.

Take time to try the Discovery Center Snowshoe Tour scheduled Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. until noon. The cost is $35 for adults, $25 for ages 8-16. Tour includes snowshoes, poles, water, and snacks. It’s a fun family activity when you’ve had enough of the slopes.

A snowshoe outing ex_magician@flickr

Dogs need snowshoes too! miguelb@flickr

“The Park” at Bear Mountain is known as an all mountain terrain freestyle park. Snowboarders of every level, from first-timers to expert riders will enjoy the 150 jumps and over 80 jibs, rails, and boxes. Even if you’re not a boarder, it’s still fun to watch the action. The superpipe is almost 600 feet long. And the staff at Bear Mountain are constantly redesigning The Park to keep it fresh and new.

At the end of the afternoon, go to The Scene for a drink and a snack. It’s one of those places that lives up to its name.

To find a Lift and Lodging Package at Big Bear Lake call 800-4-BIG-BEAR.