Big Bear Lake, CA, January 5, 2013 - The 5th annual Snowshoe the Bear event is scheduled for February 23, and with two race lengths starting in the Village, all skill levels are welcome. Snowshoeing requires no training – in fact, many participants are first-timers. The 5k/3.1-mile course is an easy loop around the slopes of Towne Trail, which rises just enough to offer … [Read more...] about If you can walk, you can “Snowshoe the Bear”
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“Ski With A Patroller Day” is open for registration
Big Bear Lake, CA, November 25, 2012 - If you’re an advanced Snowboarder or Skier able to volunteer 14 days between December 2012 and March 2013, you’re invited to Bear Mountain’s Ski With A Patroller Day (SWAP) on Saturday, December 8th. You’ll respond alongside seasoned patrollers as they give first aid to injured guests, or work the mountain with the Mountain Security team … [Read more...] about “Ski With A Patroller Day” is open for registration
Power Outage for Areas of Big Bear Thursday Evening
Big Bear, CA, November 8, 2012 - Residents began reporting areas of Big Bear Lake that were without power at approximately 7:45pm Thursday evening. Wet roads and poor visibility may have contributed to the events but unconfirmed reports of an accident at Catalina in Big Bear Lake may be the cause of the power outage. Crews for the electric company responded quickly and power … [Read more...] about Power Outage for Areas of Big Bear Thursday Evening
Unseasonably Wet Summer Monsoon Season In Big Bear Valley
Big Bear Valley, CA, August 30, 2012 - A moist, southerly monsoon flow has once again returned to southern California, for our typical afternoon showers and thunderstorms expected through Friday, with more moisture possible over the holiday weekend and into next week. This has been an unseasonably wet summer monsoon season, and the most consistently active our area has seen in … [Read more...] about Unseasonably Wet Summer Monsoon Season In Big Bear Valley
Chain Installers Invited to Apply With Caltrans
Big Bear Lake, CA, August 27, 2012 -- The state Department of Transportation is accepting applications for chain installers in local mountains this winter. Applications are available online at www.dot.ca.gov/dist8. Applications must be postmarked by Sept. 24 and mailed to Caltrans Maintenance, Chain Installer Application, 175 W. Cluster Street, San Bernardino, CA 92408. No … [Read more...] about Chain Installers Invited to Apply With Caltrans