Local athletes Ted Devito and Kim Williams were named the “Fastest Bears in the Bear” last February in Big Bear Lake's first-ever Snowshoe the Bear event, and come Saturday, February 7 they will be defending their titles. The second annual snowshoe competition launches from the Village before heading into mountain trails on the San Bernardino National Forest in both a 5K and … [Read more...] about Locals Devito and Williams to Defend “Fastest Bear” Titles in February’s Snowshoe the Bear
Recreation
Local Cycling Enthusiasts Establish 30+ Miles of Big Bear Bike Routes
Though only formed in June of 2006, the Big Bear Valley Trails Coalition has already made their mark, as evidenced by 37 “share the road” signs installed around the perimeter of Big Bear Lake. The group's steering committee of 13, originally formed as a coalition of the Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District, has garnered the support of the City of Big Bear Lake, CalTrans … [Read more...] about Local Cycling Enthusiasts Establish 30+ Miles of Big Bear Bike Routes
Outdoor Sporting Events Come Together as Open Air Big Bear Coalition
There are a number of outdoor sporting events here in the Big Bear Valley, and local event organizers have come together to form the coalition Open Air Big Bear. According to Rick Bates of the Valley’s Events Resource Office, “The concept is for all of us to work together, pooling our resources and skills to present a full season of exciting outdoor events. While each event … [Read more...] about Outdoor Sporting Events Come Together as Open Air Big Bear Coalition
Community Honored With Two Statewide Recreation Awards
The Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District is celebrating some year-end accolades as two local programs have received awards for 2008, as selected by the California Park and Recreation Society, among over 500 other local parks and recreation agencies throughout the state. The first of these awards was in the Recreation and Community Services, Health and Wellness category … [Read more...] about Community Honored With Two Statewide Recreation Awards
Resorts Claim This Week’s Snowfall Is Largest in 35 Years
According to Big Bear Mountain Resorts, this week's snowfall is the single largest here in Big Bear in the last 35 years, bringing up to four feet of fresh snow to Snow Summit and Bear Mountain, which have a combined 16 chairlifts in operation today. In addition to the natural snow, snowmaking at the resorts has continued for the last six days, which will allow for almost all … [Read more...] about Resorts Claim This Week’s Snowfall Is Largest in 35 Years