We wish to extend a huge thank you to our community for your amazing show of support for ‘Run The Bear – Big Bear Lake Marathon.’ Thanks to all of you, this huge event was a huge success. Over 1,300 participants--some traveling from as far as Australia to run here--were thrilled by our spectacular scenery, challenging hills and altitude, well-stocked and staffed aid and medical … [Read more...] about A Community Thank You from The Lighthouse Project for Making the Run the Bear Big Bear Lake Marathon a Success
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Summer Is Behind Us, But Warm Temperatures to Continue
Today marks the first day of autumn and, yet, per KBHR’s weatherman Ben Brissey, we can expect temperatures nearing 80 degrees today, September 22. With the warm temperatures and the expectation of winds and low relative humidity in the San Bernardino mountains, the National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning, meaning that critical fire conditions are expected. This … [Read more...] about Summer Is Behind Us, But Warm Temperatures to Continue
Bear Mountain Rider Scott Vine Takes First–and $7,500–in Hot Dawgz and Hand Rails
Bear Mountain’s sixth annual Hot Dawgz and Hand Rails event at The Park on Saturday, September 19 was a huge event for snowboarders and spectators, as the pro-invitational rail jam drew a crowd to fill the resorts’ parking lot to overflowing. In addition to the post-sunset screenings of two films, Stepchild/Thirty Two’s “This Video Sucks” and Bear Mountain’s “A Parkumentary,” … [Read more...] about Bear Mountain Rider Scott Vine Takes First–and $7,500–in Hot Dawgz and Hand Rails
Ryan Hall Takes First in Yesterday’s ING Philadelphia Distance Run
Ryan Hall took victory yesterday, outrunning 12,000 or more runners, including three Kenyans, to place first in the ING Philadelphia Distance Run. Big Bear High School Class of 2001 graduate Hall, who’d placed 10th in the Beijing Olympics, finished the September 20 race of 13.1 miles in a time of 1:01:52—and is the first American-born runner to win the Philadelphia race since … [Read more...] about Ryan Hall Takes First in Yesterday’s ING Philadelphia Distance Run
Lady Bears Take on Cross-Mountain Rivals Rim of the World Today; Community Invited to Cheer on Volleyball and Tennis Teams
The Lady Bears achieved victory yesterday. The Big Bear High School varsity volleyball team achieved a three-game win over Loma Linda Academy on Wednesday, while the tennis team defeated Apple Valley 15-3. Today, the Bears take on cross-mountain rivals Rim of the World in home matchups this afternoon. The community is invited to Our House to cheer on the girls against Rim. JV … [Read more...] about Lady Bears Take on Cross-Mountain Rivals Rim of the World Today; Community Invited to Cheer on Volleyball and Tennis Teams