Happy Monday! Excuse my lack of blogging during the past week. I’ve been blogging for over two years and this past week was one of the most frustrating weeks ever. I could not think of a single thing to write about. Don’t get me wrong, there are some very fun events coming up and a million places to visit, but I just couldn’t write. I think my writer’s block is finally over!
We are coming up on a holiday weekend and a week with some cold weather. One suggestion for this holiday weekend is to head up to Big Bear Lake. One of my daughter’s preschool teachers shared with me that she took an informal survey of the kiddos in the classroom last week and only a handful of children had played in snow. That just makes me a little sad. We did not have much money growing up but my mom and dad made sure to bundle us up and take us at least once a year to the snow. My mom would pack a lunch and we would head up for some good old fashioned snow play.
We spent a couple of days in Big Bear Lake during the holiday and the kiddos had a blast sledding for hours. I loved that after some snowfall you can just pull off the road on the way up the mountain and partake in some good snow play. You really don’t have to spend much money. Just gas up the car, check the road conditions , dress warmly and be prepared for a great time. Snow is expected to fall on Wednesday of this week and Sunday night.
You can also inner tube at Big Bear Snow Play, which is open everyday. Big Bear Snow Play is made up of natural and man made snow which gives a great base for inner tubing and fun in the snow. There are 7 different runs and the price for a full day of fun is $25 a person.
You can also bobsled at the Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain. Children 2-6 are free with one paying adult. A day pass is $25 a person.
If you have wanted to give skiing or snow boarding a try you can try either head to Snow Summit or Bear Mountain. The ski resorts are open daily through the winter.
If you are still not sure on what to do this weekend, you might want to head up the mountain for some fun, but ill will like to head to https://www.altitude-sports.com/collections/women-gloves-mitts first to get skiing gear for me and my kids this time. If you do the same, your kids will have a blast and Big Bear Lake is a fun place to explore. It’s the perfect place to daytrip!
For info and weather conditions head here.
My family and i were in big bear on the 2nd and we had a great time! We always stop off at a park to play and sled for free. The pak we go to is big, has restrooms, and bbq pit and an area to eat. Parking is the only hassle. It's off the main road and on Millcreek rd it a great place check it out next time your in Big Bear Lake!
We recently went to Big Bear Snow Play and loved it! It was so much fun. I think its very similar to Alpine Slide (price & slides). You can check out a link to my blog about it. http://ocstarfamily.blogspot.com/2010/01/big-bear-2009.html
We love Big Bear and plan to go back again this month.
I have been looking into this. My kids have never been either. And I know my 4yr. old would love it. Do you know of any places to stay for cheap or any good deals? If so can you email me at ajones2225@yahoo.com
Those of us in SoCal are lucky to have such mild winters, but often forget about exploring what the rest of the country has to deal with — snow. We haven't taken our kids (5 & 20 months) yet, either, but this gets me inspired to start planning a trip!
I have been wanting to do this for a year! I swear I ma making it up to Big Bear byt he end of February!
You're right! I need to get my kids up to the snow! Look at how cute yours are all bundled up!