Alpine Slide Big Bear opens early for snow tubing following cold weather

BIG BEAR, Calif. - Alpine Slide Big Bear is set to kick off the winter season with its snow tubing hills now open for the 2023-2024 season. The recent cold temperatures and two weeks of snowmaking efforts have created an ideal environment for winter enthusiasts looking to get away for the upcoming November holidays.

With a snow base exceeding two feet and two full-length snow-tubing runs available, Alpine Slide Big Bear offers families a perfect opportunity to celebrate the three-day Veteran's Day weekend and plan for Thanksgiving festivities. The winter attraction is ready to make even more snow in the next 10 days, ensuring a continued winter wonderland for visitors.

Alpine Slide Big Bear's ski-resort quality snowmaking systems and nightly grooming of runs promise optimal sliding conditions for tubing enthusiasts. The Magic Carpet ride, equipped with a Plexiglass cover for winter weather protection, provides a stress-free ascent to the top of the hill.

In addition to snow tubing, Alpine Slide Big Bear offers a range of family-friendly attractions, including the Mineshaft Coaster, the Alpine Slide ride, and the Soaring Eagle. The Mineshaft Coaster, California's first mountain coaster, offers a thrilling ride through snow-covered mountains, while the Alpine Slide ride provides an exciting experience reminiscent of the Winter Olympics luge. The Soaring Eagle ride allows thrill-seekers to soar above Big Bear's snow-covered terrain.

Other winter options at Alpine Slide Big Bear include an 18-hole miniature golf course, go-karts, and video games. All outdoor attractions are open during the winter season, weather permitting. The heated-base lodge, featuring a family-priced snack bar, provides a cozy retreat for visitors to warm up with hot cocoa.

Alpine Slide Big Bear is open daily for snow tubing from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Night tubing begins on Friday, November 24, with operations every Friday, Saturday, and holiday nights from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The resort's additional attractions, including the Mineshaft Coaster, the Alpine Slide ride, the Soaring Eagle, mini-golf, and go-karts, are open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to dusk.

For pricing, height requirements, and general information, please contact 909-866-4626 or visit AlpineSlideBigBear.com.