TL;DR
Alterra's Southern California outpost, including Big Bear Mountain Resort, is considering a transformative project involving three new chairlifts to connect Bear Mountain and Snow Summit, marking the first such addition in 25 years. This endeavour comes after the two mountains came under common ownership in 2002, with Snow Valley joining recently. The expansion plan also encompasses a beginner terrain pod, enhanced snowmaking, mountain bike trails, a zip tour, and an alpine coaster. Two detachable chairlifts, spanning 4,000 feet each, would link the mountains, with Lift C on Bear Mountain rising 850 vertical feet and Lift D on Snow Summit serving 525 vertical feet. A third chairlift aims to cater to a new beginner pod. Public feedback is being sought on the proposal, and pending approval, the project could be realised by May of the subsequent year.
Alterra's outpost in Southern California might soon see the addition of three new chairlifts. The plan, revealed today, envisions a cohesive mountain formed by linking Big Bear Mountain Resort with neighbouring Snow Summit through a series of new lifts and trails. This remarkable project contrasts with the fact that no new lifts have been introduced to these mountains for 25 years. Since they came under common ownership in 2002, and with the recent inclusion of Snow Valley into the resort earlier this year, the transformation continues.
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