Thirteen-year-old Jordan Romero, a Big Bear Middle School eighth grader and world class mountaineer, braved blizzard conditions, waist-deep powder and sub-zero temps over his winter break—not home in Big Bear, but atop the 12,600 foot summit of Arizona’s Mt. Humphreys. This is his fourth peak of the tallest among the 50 states, serving as ongoing training in his efforts to … [Read more...] about Thirteen-Year-Old Jordan Romero Takes a 12,600′ Climb Over Winter Break to Ready for Mt. Everest This Spring
Women’s Connection Outreach Luncheon
Women's Connection kicks off the new year with an outreach luncheon at Northwoods Resort. All women invited to hear sales recruiter/business woman Carole Phillips share "A Door That No Man Can Close" and special feature by Carla Segrest, pastry chef at Stillwell's Restaurant. Cost is $15, and reservations are requested by Friday, January 22; call Jane Kunz at 585-3452. Women's … [Read more...] about Women’s Connection Outreach Luncheon
Snowshoeing and Dinner at Knickerbocker Mansion
The San Bernardino National Forest Association presents a Valentine’s Day snowshoeing tour (or hike, depending on snow levels) and dinner at the Knickerbocker Mansion. Tickets are $50 per person. Wear warm clothes, gloves, hat and boots; snowshoes, dinner and dessert will be provided. Contact the Big Bear Discovery Center at 909/866-3437 to make reservations. … [Read more...] about Snowshoeing and Dinner at Knickerbocker Mansion
Rail Jam Competitions at Bear Mountain
Over the January 9/10 weekend, Bear Mountain Resort features two rail jam competitions. On Saturday, it's the Analog Design Unlikely Feature competition; registration from 8am to 10:30am, unveiling and practice at 11am, and noon start time for competition. Free entry. On Sunday, registration begins at 8am for the Volcom Peanut Butter and Rail Jam. Free entry fee. Register … [Read more...] about Rail Jam Competitions at Bear Mountain
Wednesday’s East Valley Road Closures to Allow for Safe Transport of Building
California Highway Patrol officers had closed off a portion of Maple Lane in Sugarloaf in the 10am hour today [January 6], however this was only to allow for the safe transport of a modular structure. Bear Valley Unified School District bequeathed one of their now obsolete portable classrooms to the Big Bear City Fire Department, for use at the Paradise Training Facility used … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s East Valley Road Closures to Allow for Safe Transport of Building