Skiing at big bear. All the things that are different when skiing a Southern California mountain:

1. Coats are completely optional. As are neck warmers, hats, under armor. etc. Gloves really only necessary if you plan on falling. Sun block, not optional. Being Beautiful, not optional.

2. A lot less Asians. Not that there weren't Asians. Just a lot less than in Tahoe. Apparently, SoCal isn't a hot ski destination for tourists. Who knew?

3. Skiing is so uncool. Cool people snowboard. COME  ON.

4. Ski lifts were made for weed. Ask every other person at Big Bear. That is, of course, if every other person isn't too drunk to answer you.