Saturday Night Race League

Big Bear, Ca, January 25, 2012, 3:00pm – Adult ski racing is back at Snow Summit for the second year after a hiatus.  The Saturday Night Race League, which is for adults 18 and older will start this Saturday, January  28^th, and will feature a duel giant slalom style course.  Skiers and snowboarders can participate in the Giant Slalom race that takes place in the Jim Bollingmo Race Arena at the bottom of Miracle Mile, which is a viewer friendly slope, so spectators are welcome and invited to cheer on their friends and family.  Registration will take place from 3:30 to 5:30pm in the VIP Room located in Bear Bottom Lodge.  Inspection will take place from 5:00 to 5:45pm, with the race to start at 6:00pm.  The Saturday Night League is a fundraiser for the Snow Summit Race Team.  Skiers can create a team of three, and enter the team for the four race series for $300.00, which includes night lift ticket.  If you can only make it to one event, or choose to ski as an individual, the price is $25.00 per race, and teams or individuals can sign up early at Goldsmiths Boardhouse.

Goldsmiths Race # 2 Results

Big Bear, Ca, January 16, 2011, 12:00pm -

The second race in the Goldsmith’s Race Series took place this Sunday, with many local children and adults turning up to race down the giant slalom course.  Top finishers for the Snow Summit Race Team and Masters Team included Mark Millson, Brady Nilsson, Lyndsay Harris, Florin Oprea, Karli Kendall, Johann Auer, Elle Williams, Mckinley Warren, John Boucher, Susan Kendall, Nicolai Stoilov, and Laura Johnson.  Development team, All Mountain Team, and Novice race top finishers included Ryan Dosa, Trinity Dostrow, James Gill, Haley Hoskins, Nathaniel Bratter, Mckenzie Lawrence, Mia Ortega, Graham Miller, Sierra Kim, Nate Williams, and Simona Trentchev.  A majority of the Snow Summit Race Team J3 boys and girls were not present at the Goldsmith’s race, as they were competing at a Far West Skiing Race at Sugarbowl Ski Resort in the Lake Tahoe area.  Out of 80+ competitors, Big Bear’s own Sean Murphy was able to stay in the top 14 each day with a 4^th place finish on day one, and 7^th place finish on day two. Connor Hafen finished in 14^th place on day two, and Evan Williams finished in 7^th place on day three.  The next Goldsmiths Race will be held on Sunday February 12^th.

KBHR’s Blues Man Rick Bates Rocks Some Old School Skis at Snow Summit

KBHR’s resident Blues man, Rick Bates, enjoyed a day on the slopes in his old school skis.  Bates was pictured here at Snow Summit at the top of Miracle Mile’s black diamond “Style Hang”.  Way to rock the old skis Rick!

Learn a Snow Sport This January

Big Bear, Ca, January 4, 2011, 12:00pm - January is Learn a Snow Sport Month, and if you haven’t already learned to ski or snowboard, now is the perfect time.  In partnership with the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA), Snow Summit and Bear Mountain are offering FREE rentals throughout the month of January, to first time beginners ages 8 and older who purchase a beginner lesson package. New this year is The BIG Deal, which Big Bear Mountain Resorts says is their best value beginner package for adults ages 13 and older. This package includes 4 hours of instruction, a beginner lift ticket on your first day AND for your next visit a Beyond Beginner package which includes an all-mountain lift ticket and 2 hours of instruction valid during any non-peak day* and non-holiday* period.  For more information go to Bigbearmountainresorts.com

Winter Trails Day: Enjoy the Wilderness in the Winter!

Big Bear, Ca, January 2, 2012 - This Saturday, celebrate the great outdoors at Winter Trails Day at the Big Bear Discovery Center.  Local organizations, the Big Bear Valley Trails Foundation, Open Air Big Bear, City of Big Bear Lake, Rim Nordic, North Shore Trading Co, and the San Gorgonio Wilderness Association will partner with the National Forest Association and REI to host a day dedicated to Winter Trails, and winter outdoor activities.  The event which will start at 10:00am will feature Snowshoe Demos, a presentation by the City of Big Bear Lake on the Master Plan of Trails Process, a snowshoe hike, animal tracking, a 100 yard Snowshoe Dash, and nature walks.  The event is free to attend, and is great for families.  If you haven’t tried snowshoeing yet, and are interested in finding out more information about the growing sport, this event is the perfect place to find out more information.  Snowshoeing is an excellent form of low-risk, low impact aerobic exercise that can help improve or maintain cardiovascular fitness as well as burn calories. REI will also host “A Leave No Trace Plan Ahead and Prepare” presentation geared for outdoor winter sports; winter backpack campsite demo, and host prizes for games such as “guess the weight of the backpack”.  For more information go to www.NationalForestAssociation.org.

Mountain Driving Tips: Don’t Play In The Snow On the Highways!

Big Bear, Ca, December 27, 2011, 5:00pm - The California Highway Patrol and Cal Trans want to remind motorists of safe mountain driving tips to help ease traffic, and prevent accidents this holiday season.  There are three routes up to the Big Bear Valley, and during busy holiday weekends such as these, it is advised to utilize the “East is Least” route of Highway 38 through the Redlands/ Mentone area, or the back grade of Highway 18 through Lucerne Valley and the High Desert.  Utilizing these routes could save you from spending an excess amount of time in traffic on the front grade Highway 18 to Highway 330.  If you want to play in the snow, do so in a designated snow play area, or ensure that your vehicle is safely pulled off the side of the road, where it will not be blocking lanes on the road. Also be aware of sledding hills in their relation to traffic, as some areas are not safe or suggested because sleds can continue onto the roadway, putting the snow player and motorists on the road in danger.   If you are driving on the highways and have vehicles behind you, use one of the many turnouts found on all routes in and out of the Big Bear Valley.  You can receive a ticket if you do not use the turnouts and you have five or more vehicles behind you.  Make sure that you carry chains in your vehicle, no matter what kind of vehicle you have, as it is the law that you carry chains in the winter months when traveling in the mountains.

Team Jordan Set To Summit Christmas Eve!

Big Bear, Ca, December 23, 2011, 4:00pm - Team Jordan called the studios of KBHR and reported that they are safe and sound at High Camp, which is the last camp before the summit of Mount Vinson Massif in Antarctica.  Team Jordan consists of Big Bear Locals Paul Romero, Karen Lundgren and 15 year old Jordan Romero, and they are currently in Antarctica in their quest to complete the seven summits, the seven highest peaks on each of the seven continents. Today the team went through a section of terrain on their way to Vinson Massif, that required them to use ropes, and traverse over a section of crevices.  According to Karen Lundgren the team did great, and Jordan was strong in the climb.  Lundgren also added that the landscape is beautiful, and its like nothing shes ever seen before.  The team is expected to summit on Christmas Eve in the early afternoon.  Jordan, Paul and Karen are currently at High Camp where the elevation is 12,500 ft, and will climb 3,500 ft tomorrow to reach the summit.  For more information on Team Jordan, and to track their progress, go to our website at www.BigBearNews.com and click on the Team Jordan Tracker.

Christmas Weekend Activities

Big Bear, Ca, December 22, 2011, 12:00pm - With the snowfall we received earlier this week, Big Bear is a beautiful white landscape.  This holiday weekend, there are many different activities that families and friends can participate in.  The Alpine Slide and Big Bear Snow Play will both be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas day, allowing children of all ages to take a ride down the hill on their inner tubes, and sleds. The Bowling Barn, Big Bear Fun Plex, Snow Summit and Bear Mountain will all be open both days, with night sessions being offered at the slopes.  The Moonridge Animal Park, and the Big Bear Discovery Center are both open on Christmas Eve, and closed on Christmas, so you can say hi to the animals, and find out more about Big Bear’s History.  Additional activities you can do on your own time include snowshoeing, and taking a stroll down the Alpine Pedal Path on the North Shore of Big Bear Lake.  There are many local trails, including the Woodland Trail, Cougar Crest Trail, and Pine Knot trail that are great snowshoeing trails. 

ACTIVITIES:

- Alpine Slide: Christmas Eve = 10-5 pm, weather permitting; Christmas day = 11-4 pm.
- Big Bear Snow Play: Christmas Eve = 10-4 pm; Christmas day = 11-4 pm.
- Bowling Barn: Christmas Eve = 10-5 pm; Christmas Day = Noon-10 pm.

-Elevations Day Spa: Call for appointments: 909-866-7405. Christmas Eve= 10am, closing early (after the last scheduled appt); Christmas Day = open at 10 am.

Fun Plex: Christmas Eve = 11– 5 pm; Christmas Day = Noon– 9 pm

- Moonridge Animal Park: Christmas Eve: 10 – 5 pm. Christmas Day = CLOSED.

- Baldwin Lake Stables and Petting Zoo: reservations: 909-585-5254. Christmas Eve = last ride (1 hour) at 3:00 pm. Christmas Day

-Snow Summit: Christmas Eve AND Christmas Day = 8 – 5 pm, Day Session. Night Session = 3 – 9:30 pm, Day Session extends to 6 pm when Night Session is offered. Bear Mountain Resort: Snow Summit & Bear Mountain due to likely ‘sell out’: BBMR Reservation Service: 909-866-5841. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: 8– 4:30 pm. Reservations highly recommended for both

- Helicopter Big Bear: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day = Open, call for reservations: 909-585-1200.

- Gallery of the American Landscape: Christmas Eve = 10 – 6 pm; Christmas Day = CLOSED.

- Big Bear Discovery Center: Christmas Eve = 8:30 –2 pm; Christmas day = CLOSED. Monday, Dec. 26 = Federal Holiday.

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