The 113th Boston Marathon is underway this morning, and Ryan Hall has been at the front of the pack for much of the 26.2 mile race, which got started at 7am Pacific time and is available for viewing at UniversalSports.com. (Just before 9am, Hall, in bib #2, is one of two runners second from the front in the men's elite division run.) Update: Hall takes third! The top … [Read more...] about Olympian Ryan Hall Makes a Podium Finish in This Morning’s 113th Annual Boston Marathon
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Big Bear’s 16th Man About Town Title to Be Presented at Family Event at BBHS on April 24
After weeks of fun events and fundraising, there are just two more activities planned in the Soroptimists’ Man About Town campaign, from which all proceeds will be directed to the effort to stop teen violence in the Big Bear Valley. Between the three Man About Town candidates—Ace Evers, Phil Hamilton and Paul Ortuno—there has been a sock hop, a casino night, miniature golfing, … [Read more...] about Big Bear’s 16th Man About Town Title to Be Presented at Family Event at BBHS on April 24
Run Ryan Run: Local Olympian Hall to Compete in 113th Boston Marathon on Monday Morning
Big Bear High School graduate Ryan Hall will compete in his first marathon since the Olympics, in which he placed 10th, when he takes to the course in the 113th annual Boston Marathon, which gets underway on Monday, April 20. Hall, now 26, is among the elite athletes participating in the marathon, and has the fastest qualifying time at 2:06:17; the last time an American won the … [Read more...] about Run Ryan Run: Local Olympian Hall to Compete in 113th Boston Marathon on Monday Morning
Snow Summit Wraps 2008/2009 Season With Half-Price Lift Tickets; BBMR’s Golf Season Gets Into Swing on May 8
There are just two more full ski days left in the season, as Snow Summit resort closes after Saturday. For those looking to get final runs on the slopes, Snow Summit is offering half-price lift tickets on both Friday and Saturday. To take advantage of the half-off price, lift tickets must be booked online, one day prior, at BigBearMountainResorts.com—given this offer, even … [Read more...] about Snow Summit Wraps 2008/2009 Season With Half-Price Lift Tickets; BBMR’s Golf Season Gets Into Swing on May 8
Wind Advisory in Place Through Wednesday Night; BBHS Track Meet Postponed Due to Winds
The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for the San Bernardino mountains and nearby deserts; this Wind Advisory is in effect as of this afternoon and until 10pm tonight. Given this advisory, winds up to 35 miles per hour are expected and gusts up to 50 miles per hour may be possible, so use extra caution, especially if driving a high profile vehicle. Because of … [Read more...] about Wind Advisory in Place Through Wednesday Night; BBHS Track Meet Postponed Due to Winds