Big Bear’s world-class mountaineer, 13-year-old Jordan Romero, is just one international peak away from climbing Mt. Everest and will soon climb Mt. Vinson in Antarctica in his quest to conquer the Seven Summits of the world. In an effort to raise funds for these ambitious international expeditions, Romero and his climbing teammates will be hosting the Warren Miller film … [Read more...] about Warren Miller’s “Dynasty” Screens at the PAC, to Benefit 13-Year-Old Jordan Romero’s Seven Summits Quest
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Eleven Contenders Overcome Challenges to Conquer the Bear; Heather Devito and Wes Barton Take Titles in Five-Event Series
The Conquer the Bear challenge, launched this year with February’s second annual Snowshoe the Bear, included five athletic events and, ultimately, 11 contenders, who completed races in snowshoeing, mountain biking, running and paddling. The final, daunting competition was the completion of the 26.2 mile marathon in Saturday’s Run the Bear, which was the culmination of eight … [Read more...] about Eleven Contenders Overcome Challenges to Conquer the Bear; Heather Devito and Wes Barton Take Titles in Five-Event Series
Over 1,200 Participate in Saturday’s Run the Bear Events; First-Place Finishes for Tony Torres, and Locals Nick Comiskey and Jonathan Stiles
This Saturday’s Run the Bear event, coordinated by the Lighthouse Project and staffed by countless local volunteers, drew roughly 1,250 participants in the full marathon, half-marathon, 5K, Kids’ Kritter Run, and the bike tour, which cycled out of Pine Knot Landing before the sun came up on what turned out to be a beautiful day. Forty-year-old Tony Torres, winner of last … [Read more...] about Over 1,200 Participate in Saturday’s Run the Bear Events; First-Place Finishes for Tony Torres, and Locals Nick Comiskey and Jonathan Stiles
BBMS Eighth Grader Jordan Romero Summit’s Carstensz Pyramid, 16,000′ Above Sea Level in Indonesia
Thirteen-year-old Jordan Romero accomplished his mission on this month’s trip to Indonesia as, on September 2, he and dad Paul and climbing partner Karen Lundgren summited Carstensz Pyramid, the continent’s highest peak at 16,000 feet. This marks Jordan’s sixth summit in his quest to be the youngest climber to reach the world’s highest summits, including Mt. Everest, which he … [Read more...] about BBMS Eighth Grader Jordan Romero Summit’s Carstensz Pyramid, 16,000′ Above Sea Level in Indonesia
Twelve Athletes Still in the Running for the 2009 Conquer the Bear Title; Series Culminates With Saturday’s 26.2 Mile Marathon
This Saturday, September 12, brings the second Big Bear Lake Marathon, as the Run the Bear event, which also includes a half-marathon, 5K and free Kids’ Kritter Run, gets underway, starting first with the bike tour, which launches from Pine Knot Landing at 6:30am. For 12 athletes, Saturday’s Run the Bear will be the culmination of a strenuous year, as they will participate in … [Read more...] about Twelve Athletes Still in the Running for the 2009 Conquer the Bear Title; Series Culminates With Saturday’s 26.2 Mile Marathon