Best place around LA to play in the 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.

12-22-2008, 06:25 PM	#1
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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Motorboat Cruiser Cruiser of Motorboats Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: So Cal Posts: 3,665	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.
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