Speakers: Ed Wallace - backpacking and climbing essentials, George Carver - pictures from 2010 backpacking trip in the Sierra's, Pete Fulkerson - Equada Outfitters new indoor climbing facility. At the Big Bear Discovery Center, 40971 North Shore Drive, Fawnskin, CA Call Christy for additional information at 909-866-5006 or go to the club's website at … [Read more...] about Big Bear Sierra Club Meeting
Hiking
Take a Hike–But, First, Prepare for the Unexpected; Group Hikes Available in Big Bear
Big Bear Valley, CA -- With summer finally upon us (as we had a blizzard just a month ago), there are many opportunities and places to hike in and around the Big Bear Valley, including group hike opportunities through the Mountain Top Hiking Club and the Seven Summits of Big Bear series. Before you take a hike, however, the volunteers of the Bear Valley Search and Rescue Team … [Read more...] about Take a Hike–But, First, Prepare for the Unexpected; Group Hikes Available in Big Bear
Team Jordan Romero Returns to Big Bear, Two Months Later, After Record-Breaking Climb of Mt. Everest; Welcome Home Celebration on June 9
Team Jordan Romero returned to the United States on Wednesday, after accomplishing their amazing feat, in summiting Mt. Everest, the tallest peak in the world at 29,035’—and breaking one record and making a new one. Thirteen-year-old Jordan Romero is the youngest person ever to reach the peak of Everest and, as accompanied by dad Paul Romero and his partner Karen Lundgen, they … [Read more...] about Team Jordan Romero Returns to Big Bear, Two Months Later, After Record-Breaking Climb of Mt. Everest; Welcome Home Celebration on June 9
Seven Summits of Big Bear Climb
Ted and Heather Devito, the team behind Mountain Fitness Center, invite climbers of all abilities to join them in the Seven Summits of Big Bear, a series of climbs that have become annual outings here in the Big Bear Valley. Hikes start with the easier of the peaks and progress to the biggie, Mt. San Gorgonio. Most hikes begin at 8am, though climbers will definitely want to … [Read more...] about Seven Summits of Big Bear Climb
Jordan Romero Says of Everest: “It Was Totally Worth It”; Jordan, Paul and Karen Begin the Journey Back to Big Bear
Now that Big Bear Middle School eighth grader Jordan Romero has achieved his years-long dream, reaching the summit of Mt. Everest--the highest peak in the world, and in doing so, setting a world record by being the youngest person ever to reach the peak at age 13--he and dad Paul Romero and climbing partner Karen Lundgren begin their long journey back to Big Bear. Earlier today … [Read more...] about Jordan Romero Says of Everest: “It Was Totally Worth It”; Jordan, Paul and Karen Begin the Journey Back to Big Bear
Team Jordan Romero Returns to the “Relative Warmth and Comfort” of Mt. Everest’s Advanced Base Camp
It worked out well that this week’s snowstorm fell on Sunday, rather than on Friday, when the Amgen Tour of California rolled through the Big Bear Valley, bringing us worldwide coverage as the professional cycling race, ultimately won by Michael Rogers of HTC-Columbia, was viewed in over 200 countries. Also putting Big Bear on the map over the weekend was the amazing effort by … [Read more...] about Team Jordan Romero Returns to the “Relative Warmth and Comfort” of Mt. Everest’s Advanced Base Camp