The event is held at the Big Bear Lake Convention Center, 42900 Big Bear Blvd. Event times are 1 to 11 p.m. on Saturdays, noon to 6 p.m. Sundays and, through October, from 4 to 11 p.m. on Fridays.

But then Tyndall left Idyllwild for a rival mountain town, Big Bear, where he started Snow Summit — a popular skiing destination that still exists today. Hidden Lodge slowly faded away.

Big Bear Mountain Resort also has submitted plans to the U.S. Forest Service for a lift connection between Snow Summit and Bear Mountain, but that concept is still in the early stages, he said.

And in Big Bear, five inches accumulated overnight, creating a lovely landscape of frost and flake. Fans of Jackie and Shadow, the beloved bald eagles of Big Bear Lake, kept an eye on the nest as ...

An early-season storm on Friday, Nov. 15 2024 brought snow to Big Bear, getting skiers and snowboarders excited about the winter season ahead. (Photo courtesy of Big Bear Mountain Resort) ...

An early-season storm on Friday, Nov. 15 2024 brought snow to Big Bear, getting skiers and snowboarders excited about the winter season ahead. (Photo courtesy of Big Bear Mountain Resort) ...

Big Bear Mountain Resort snowboarding Both Big Bear skiable mountains are over 8,000 feet in elevation, an ideal height for consistent winter-long snow. Snow Summit has 31 trails and covers over ...

Mountain towns face fire concern, but also tourism worries Visitors to the Big Bear Lake Village walk the streets with shops, Friday, Sept., 27 2024. (Photo by Eric Reed, Contributing photographer) ...

Other mountain communities are ready to welcome back visitors as fire dangers ease. At Mount Baldy, scenic rides to “Top of the Notch” and hiking trails are back open this weekend. In Big Bear and ...