Mountain High ski resort narrowly escapes Bridge Fire in its 100th year of business

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If you're enjoying this article, you'll love our daily newsletter, The LA Report. Each weekday, catch up on the 5 most pressing stories to start your morning in 3 minutes or less.The resort narrowly escaped major destruction when quick-thinking staff used snow cannons to wet some of the grasses and brush in the area. That action seemed to helpthat all of the main ski lifts and buildings had survived with little to no damage.

The resort has cautioned people to be patient as the situation develops and all the damage is accounted for. Mountain High’s social media comments were flooded with gratitude as it prepares to celebrate its centennial anniversary.The beloved getaway in the San Gabriel Mountains got its start in the summer of 1924, when Big Pines Recreation Park opened, described as the “New Mountain Paradise,” bringing thousands of people into the area for outdoor sports.

 

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