Fawnskin, CA, January 6, 2014 - For the third year, the Southern California Mountains Foundation will team up with REI, Rancho Cucamonga to host Winter Trails Day at the Big Bear Discovery Center. Winter Trails Day is a national event that offers those new to snow sports an opportunity to try snowshoeing and other winter activities for free. On Saturday, January 11 between the … [Read more...] about Strapped for Cash? Strap on the Snowshoes!
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Redlands Bike Classic Repeats Time Trial in Big Bear
Redlands, CA - The Redlands Bicycle Classic will once again kick off the National Race Calendar, with dates just announced for April 3rd - April 6th, 2014. And for the second year, Big Bear Lake will host the high-altitude time trial. Race Director Eric Reiser said “The elevation and technical aspect of the [time trial] provided a challenge for both racers and organizers … [Read more...] about Redlands Bike Classic Repeats Time Trial in Big Bear
Bike Organizations Cycle Money Back Into Community
Big Bear Lake, CA, December 10, 2013 - Big Bear Cycling President Craig Smith announced this week that his organization and the 2013 Tour de Big Bear will invest a combined $35,000 into local cycling projects next year. Tour de Big Bear had already committed over $50,000 in funding over the past two years. Funding will benefit the following: Phase II repairs in the … [Read more...] about Bike Organizations Cycle Money Back Into Community
Ski Resort Opens in Time for Thanksgiving
Big Bear Lake. CA, November 28, 2013 - Bear Mountain is open for the 2013-14 winter season as of Wednesday, November 27. Chair 9 opened initially, giving access to 1300 vertical feet of terrain and 27 intermediate-to-advanced features, including 4 jumps and 23 jibs. along several trails: Upper Park Run, Expressway, The Gulch, and Lower Park Run. Beginning runs will open … [Read more...] about Ski Resort Opens in Time for Thanksgiving
A New Thanksgiving Tradition: The Turkey Trot
Big Bear Lake, CA, November 14, 2013 - Here's a novel idea: burn calories on Thanksgiving Day...or at least rev up that metabolism before the big feast. Open Air Big Bear -- the group behind hallmark outdoor events like Showshoe the Bear and Big Bear PaddleFest -- is producing the first annual Turkey Trot. The Big Bear Turkey Trot consists of three different … [Read more...] about A New Thanksgiving Tradition: The Turkey Trot