Big Bear City, CA, February 13, 2014 - Last month, Gov. Jerry Brown declared a drought emergency. Now Caltrans is launching an unprecedented conservation campaign on California highways, targeting the state's 24 million drivers. Over 700 electronic highway signs went up this week displaying the message: SERIOUS DROUGHT HELP SAVE WATER The signs will be activated when there … [Read more...] about Historic Drought Requires New Tactics
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Kids Ride Free With PB&J
Big Bear Lake, CA, February 1, 2014 - Even without the recent snowfall, our local ski resorts would’ve been busy this weekend, hosting special events on both days. Today, it’s the Peanut Butter and Rail Jam at Bear Mountain, Volcom’s amateur snowboard contest. This free event features multiple divisions for men and women of all ages, and the top 5 in each division qualify for … [Read more...] about Kids Ride Free With PB&J
Strapped for Cash? Strap on the Snowshoes!
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!
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
Biggest Snowfall of Season Brings Fun and Prizes
Big Bear Lake, CA, February 9, 2013 - They're the kind of weather conditions that make Big Bear southern California's favorite four-season resort: residents and vacationers woke up this morning to piles of fresh powder gleaming in the sunlight. It was the single biggest snowfall so far during the 2012-2013 winter season, with 12 to 18 inches being reported at various … [Read more...] about Biggest Snowfall of Season Brings Fun and Prizes