Reserve lodging by calling the Big Bear Lake Resort Association at (800) 4-BIG-BEAR or by clicking "Lodging" on the main page of its Web site (see Resources below).
Stay on the lake when you book a room in a lakefront resort lodge in Big Bear. These rooms tend to be moderately priced, and many come with gorgeous views.
Find budget condominium packages when you stay in the city of Big Bear Lake. Ski trips are great fun for groups of friends, so consider traveling to Big Bear with a dozen of your closest pals.
Choose from the large variety of bed-and-breakfasts. Book a room in a landmark mansion or a cozy ski chalet. Most are moderately priced.
Fly into an airport in the greater Los Angeles area to begin your trip to Snow Summit. The closest international airport is in Ontario, California, but you may also find cheap flights into LAX or Burbank.
Rent a car and drive up to the city of Big Bear Lake, which is adjacent to Snow Summit. You will find shuttle service to the resort, or you can simply drive up to the slopes. There is also shuttle service between Snow Summit and Bear Mountain, the two main ski resorts in this area.
Drive to the resort via Highway 330 and Highway 18. If you want to enjoy more California scenery, drive in via Highway 38.
Start your day at Snow Summit as early as 8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. on weekends and holidays. You can also ski during Snow Summit's night sessions, offered most Friday, Saturday and holiday nights throughout the peak ski season. This feature is unique to this resort area.
Rent equipment for a surprisingly low price if you're just beginning, or try out more high-performance equipment by checking out the resort's demonstration rentals for a little more cash.
Book ski lessons and buy lift tickets and passes online at the Snow Summit Web site (see Resources below). Here you will also find valuable information about group bookings and gift certificates to save money on your California ski trip.
Take 12 lifts to the slopes or learn something new in one of the resort's fun parks. Make sure you book your tickets in advance to enjoy these activities, since Snow Summit limits the number of visitors on its slopes to keep conditions good.
Locate a ski report on the Snow Summit Web site. Simply click on the "Snow Report" link on the main page.
