Night session skiing and riding resumes at Snow Summit this evening, and will extend until 9:30pm, weather permitting. Both Summit and Bear Mountain also offer half-day session today. If on the slopes at Summit this weekend, be sure to check out 16 of our local skiers, ages 13 and 14, who will be competing in the Jim Bollingmo Memorial J3 Junior Olympic Qualifier, which is a … [Read more...] about Night Skiing Resumes at Summit; J3 Junior Olympic Qualifier This Weekend
Recreation
Free, Fun Contests Featured at Fawnskin Winter Fest on February 14
The Fawnskin Chamber of Commerce invites the Big Bear Valley to join them for their second-ever Fawnskin Winter Fest, which takes place this Saturday from 10am to 2pm, sun or snow. The day’s festivities include a number of free contests, including snowman building, firewood carrying and stacking, best flannel shirt, and snowball and pine cone toss. All who participate for … [Read more...] about Free, Fun Contests Featured at Fawnskin Winter Fest on February 14
MWD Adopts New Launch Ramp Regulations to Safeguard Against Quagga Mussel
The Board of Directors of the Municipal Water District adopted the new launch ramp regulations at their meeting of February 4, in an effort to safeguard Big Bear Lake against the threat of the Quagga Mussel in the 2009 boating season. The new resolution is the result of discussions in January meetings, as well as public comment from commercial marinas and others. In the coming … [Read more...] about MWD Adopts New Launch Ramp Regulations to Safeguard Against Quagga Mussel
Planning Commission Approves Three Public Hearing Items, Including New Beginners Center at Summit
Plans to make improvements to the Boulder Bay Park are still in the works. The Planning Commission of Big Bear Lake reviewed and approved the revised planting list, including the placement of new trees, at their meeting of February 4; and these plans will now go before City Council for their review at a future meeting. The Planning Commission, now under the direction of … [Read more...] about Planning Commission Approves Three Public Hearing Items, Including New Beginners Center at Summit
Ted and Heather Devito Take Fastest Bear Titles in Saturday’s Snowshoe the Bear 10K
Local Linda Meekins, here with Daisha and Mason, sold her authentic Big Bear snowballs during the Village expo. Local adventure racers Ted and Heather Devito claimed the Fastest Bears in the Bear titles in the 2nd annual Snowshoe the Bear 10K race, which took place in the Village and on the San Bernardino National Forest on Saturday morning. The 5K and 10K races drew … [Read more...] about Ted and Heather Devito Take Fastest Bear Titles in Saturday’s Snowshoe the Bear 10K