They have such vast terrain for Southern California. Sometimes you can get cold winter powder in the trees and you almost think you re in Colorado. It has a more laid-back atmosphere because the mountain is more spread out. Even on the busiest days you can find uncrowded runs if you want to get away. There is also more of an atmosphere of camaraderie on the deck.
People hang out and don t just race home.
You can fly over these fun breakovers. You re skimmin by trees and flyin through bushes just havin a blast. I always thought Bear had the potential to be one of the best resorts in California for snowboard terrain and just started talking to them about it. I just tried to design something that would naturally fit the mountain and flow from top to bottom. I wanted it to have more of a boardercross style because I think that s more exciting to ride.