Team Big Bear hosts the first of three cross-country mountain biking events this Sunday, May 31, and nearly 300 mountain bikers, from novice to pro, are expected to participate. Team Big Bear’s Shoot-Out #1 will also be the second competition in the Conquer the Bear series hosted by the Open Air Big Bear coalition; to date, title holders are Ted Devito of Big Bear Lake and … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Team Big Bear Mountain Bike Race Is Second Event in “Conquer the Bear” Series
Recreation
Los Vaqueros Riding Club Hosts Gymkhana, Kick-Off BBQ and Ranch Sorting Event on Saturday
In addition to hosting all-breed western horse shows, Los Vaqueros de Las Montañas, Big Bear’s riding club formed in 1946, this weekend hosts the first in their Los Vaqueros Saddle Series Gymkhanas. Saturday’s 10am gymkhana features pole bending, Texas barrels, speedball and keyhole, and spectators are welcomed. Following the gymkhana (at about 4 or 5pm), Los Vaqueros host a … [Read more...] about Los Vaqueros Riding Club Hosts Gymkhana, Kick-Off BBQ and Ranch Sorting Event on Saturday
Big Bear Elementary Reclaims Pinewood Derby Championship in Valley-Wide 5th Grade Competition Sponsored by Big Bear Lake Antique Car Club
The Valley-wide 5th grade Pinewood Derby took place over the Memorial Day weekend, and the Bobcats of Big Bear Elementary School reclaimed the perpetual trophy that spent 2008 at Baldwin Lane and 2007 at North Shore. Top individual finishers in the Pinewood Derby, which took place during the Big Bear Lake Antique Car Club’s Show and Shine on May 24, were BBES student Mariana … [Read more...] about Big Bear Elementary Reclaims Pinewood Derby Championship in Valley-Wide 5th Grade Competition Sponsored by Big Bear Lake Antique Car Club
And You Thought the Trout Was Big… Fontana Fisherman Catches 27.82 Pound Catfish–With a Dog
Since receiving the new record trout report on Sunday, Alan Sharp of Big Bear Marina (Big Bear Lake’s official weigh-in station) tells us that this Memorial Day also brought a new record for channel catfish. At 12:30am on May 25, Kevin Bremer of Fontana wrangled in a 27.82 pound catfish, surpassing the previous record by .79 pounds. Bremer caught the 27.82 pound catfish off … [Read more...] about And You Thought the Trout Was Big… Fontana Fisherman Catches 27.82 Pound Catfish–With a Dog
Screamin’ Deals on Ski and Snowboard Passes Available Through May’s End; Big Bear Mountain Resort Passes Also Good for Scenic Sky Chair During Summer
Ski and snowboard season may seem a long way off given today’s summer temperatures, but this week offers your final opportunity to get a “Screamin’ Deal” on a season pass good for the 2009-2010 ski season, which is also good for use on the scenic sky chair at Snow Summit during the summer. Through May 31st, discounted rates are available for season passes at both Bear Mountain … [Read more...] about Screamin’ Deals on Ski and Snowboard Passes Available Through May’s End; Big Bear Mountain Resort Passes Also Good for Scenic Sky Chair During Summer