Big Bear, Ca, May 17, 2011, 9:00am - The next "Conquer The Bear" event is approaching with the Team Big Bear Mountain Bike Race on June 19th. To prepare for that race and get a head start on the competition, there is a mountain bike race this weekend on May 22nd. The race is part of the Kenda Cup West Series and will take place on the fire roads and trails on the south shore … [Read more...] about Team Big Bear Mountain Bike Race This Sunday
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Summer Fun Begins at Big Bear Mountain Resorts
Big Bear, Ca May 15, 2011 12:00 pm - Next weekend Big Bear Mountain Resorts opens for summer activities. The Scenic Sky Chair will begin to take visitors to the 8,200’ summit on Saturday. Hikers, mountain bikers, and guests looking for a big view and a tasty BBQ lunch can ride the chair weekends until June 18, when daily service begins. The 15 minute ride up the mountain … [Read more...] about Summer Fun Begins at Big Bear Mountain Resorts
Dick Kun Receives Lifetime Achievment Award From National Ski Areas Association
Big Bear, Ca, May 13, 2011, 1:00pm - Dick Kun, President of the Snow Summit Ski Corporation, recently received the prestigious lifetime achievement award from the National Ski Areas Association. Kun, who has been skiing since he was nine years old, took over operation of Snow Summit at the age of 24 when his step father, Tommi Tyndall, then head of the corporation, was killed … [Read more...] about Dick Kun Receives Lifetime Achievment Award From National Ski Areas Association
Weekly Ride Schedule Kicks Off With Community Ride
Big Bear, Ca, May 6, 2011, 12:00pm - As warmer weather has returned to the Big Bear Valley, the Big Bear Cycling Association will kick off their weekly ride schedule tomorrow with the first Community Ride of the season. The Cycling Association has a full schedule planned this year, adding a few new weekly rides including Mountain Bike Mondays, and Timed Training Ride … [Read more...] about Weekly Ride Schedule Kicks Off With Community Ride
Gear Up For Motorcycle Safety Month
Big Bear, CA, May 3, 2011, noon - Gas prices and temperatures are climbing, and more motorcyclists are riding the roads. The California Highway Patrol is reminding drivers and riders to safely share the road. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says approximately 80% of reported motorcycle crashes result in injury or death, while the figure for cars is about … [Read more...] about Gear Up For Motorcycle Safety Month