Best place around LA to play in the snow?

Prudence · 12-22-2008, 04:01 PM

We're looking for a good place to go play in the snow that's within a couple hours' drive of the LA area. We don't actually want to ski or anything - just sort of play around and get our snow fix and then drive away. Any suggestions?

Ghoulish Delight · 12-22-2008, 04:05 PM

Frazier Park

CoasterMatt · 12-22-2008, 04:24 PM

Grinchmas at Universal Studios

Kevy Baby · 12-22-2008, 04:40 PM

Most parties in the Hollywood Hills

JWBear · 12-22-2008, 05:27 PM

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Most parties in the Hollywood Hills

I don't think she meant that kind of snow.

Not Afraid · 12-22-2008, 06:25 PM

Big Bear, Arrowhead or Idylwild and, possible, somewhere in Angeles Crest.

DreadPirateRoberts · 12-23-2008, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

Big Bear, Arrowhead or Idylwild and, possible, somewhere in Angeles Crest.

Agreed. Just wait a day or two after we have had any storms, so you don't have to put on chains. Use the Caltrans website to check to make sure there are no chain restrictions on the road you want to use (check highways 18, 30, 330, 38, 138). If you do decide to go, and use chains (I know, us californians are about the only ones left who use chains), test your chains at home where it is warm, or bring $20 or $30 to let the guy in the snow suit with the hydraulic jack put them on for you.

Motorboat Cruiser · 12-23-2008, 08:41 AM

Personally, I prefer Arrowhead, just because it seems as if it has a little more an alpine flavor than Big Bear around the holidays (not too familiar with Idylwild.) Could just be me though. Either way, you are sure to have a nice taste of Winter. And neither are that bad of a drive. Take the advice on the chains though.

Ghoulish Delight · 12-23-2008, 08:55 AM

For me, Big Bear/Arrowhead is a little too far for a quick day trip. I don't like driving that far twice in a day. That's the nice thing about Frazier Park. It's about an hour closer. Certainly not quite as pituresque as most of the other options, but if you want to keep travel time down, it's the closest there is.

Morrigoon · 12-23-2008, 12:22 PM

Besides, Frazier Park has some awesome hills for sledding. Unfortunately the best one leads to the parking lot, which makes for some interesting sledding

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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Big Bear, Arrowhead or Idylwild and, possible, somewhere in Angeles Crest.
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	For me, Big Bear/Arrowhead is a little too far for a quick day trip. I don't like driving that far twice in a day. That's the nice thing about Frazier Park. It's about an hour closer. Certainly not quite as pituresque as most of the other options, but if you want to keep travel time down, it's the closest there is. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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