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
Recreation
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
New Record Reeled In Over the Weekend: Erin Dominguez Catches 18.69 Pound Rainbow Trout from Big Bear Lake’s South Shore
According to Big Bear Marina, the official weigh station for Big Bear Lake’s anglers, a new lake record was set on Sunday. Erin Dominguez of Trabuco Canyon reeled in an 18.69 pound rainbow trout, which shatters the previous record set by Harvey Clark of El Cajon in 1995, when a 14.69 pound trout was reeled in during the Jim Hall Memorial Trout Classic, which for 27 years has … [Read more...] about New Record Reeled In Over the Weekend: Erin Dominguez Catches 18.69 Pound Rainbow Trout from Big Bear Lake’s South Shore