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

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