Big Bear Mountain Resorts report that they have received half an inch of new, fresh snow since about 3am this morning and this, coupled with snowmaking in recent weeks, makes for a snow depth of 1-2 feet at Bear Mountain, which remains open through the weekend for skiing and snowboarding. Early season rates--at $25 for adults, $20 for young adults--are in effect, and half-day … [Read more...] about New Snow Makes for 1-2′ Base at Bear Mountain; Dense Fog Likely in Portions of San Bernardino Mountains
Recreation
LiveGreen: Big Bear Lake Continues Green Initiative Movement
The City of Big Bear Lake is furthering efforts to be a leader in green initiatives and environmental responsibility and, in moving beyond an ad-hoc committee (made up of City Council’s Rick Herrick and Bill Jahn), the City’s Director of Community Relations Cheri Haggerty says, “We’ve coined this the LiveGreen program.” As outlined before Council on November 9, Haggerty noted, … [Read more...] about LiveGreen: Big Bear Lake Continues Green Initiative Movement
SBNFA’s Concert Series Results in $10K Donation to Peace Gardens; Tim Wood Honored for Music in the Mountains Sponsorship
The San Bernardino National Forest Association, which is headquartered at the Big Bear Discovery Center, celebrated a successful Music in the Mountains summer concert series, as well as community partners including the Coldwell Banker Tim Wood Group, in a luncheon held at the Knickerbocker Mansion Country Inn on November 4. The SBNFA’s Event Manager Kathy Clapsaddle noted that … [Read more...] about SBNFA’s Concert Series Results in $10K Donation to Peace Gardens; Tim Wood Honored for Music in the Mountains Sponsorship
National Forests Recognize Veterans and Military Personnel With Fee Free Day on the Forests on November 11
In honor of America’s Veterans and Armed Services personnel, this Wednesday, November 11 will be a “Fee Free Day” on all national forests in Southern California. The National Forest Adventure Pass will not be required for visitors recreating in the San Bernardino, Angeles, Cleveland and Los Padres National Forests. Per San Bernardino National Forest Recreation Officer Fran … [Read more...] about National Forests Recognize Veterans and Military Personnel With Fee Free Day on the Forests on November 11
San Bernardino National Forest Creates New Motor Vehicle Use Map, Available Free of Charge
The San Bernardino National Forest implemented the new Motor Vehicle Use Map this week, which, per Forest Supervisor Jeanne Wade Evans, puts them in compliance with the U.S. Forest Service Travel Management Rule. The new map is available to the public, free of charge, and identifies the system of designated roads and motorized trails available on the San Bernardino National … [Read more...] about San Bernardino National Forest Creates New Motor Vehicle Use Map, Available Free of Charge