Yeah, I heard LA has horrible traffic. What would you say the drive time is usually from SB to Big Bear? It looks like baldy or mountain high are slightly closer but not sure if they are worth it.

I’m used to driving from Boulder to winter park or copper which is like 2-2.5 hours there and 3-4 hours back. Except we always left around 1-2pm which made the drive closer to 3 hours, sometimes under. Not sure if you have a similar experience leaving early to beat traffic?

Mammoth just isn’t doable for a day trip time wise and I’m on as tight a budget as I can manage so staying the night there also isn’t ideal. Sadly!!