A resident of Crestline lost his life in a single vehicle accident on Old Waterman Canyon Road yesterday—or perhaps Monday. Per the press release issued by our local office of the California Highway Patrol, headquartered in Running Springs: “On December 29 at 11:12 am, the California Highway Patrol received a report of a vehicle over-the-side on Old Waterman Canyon Road west of … [Read more...] about Vehicle Rolls Down Hillside Off Old Waterman Canyon Portion of Highway 18, Resulting in Death of Crestline Resident
Local Skiers, Both Youth and “Masters,” Compete in First Slalom of Alpine Race Series
The Alpine Race Series at Snow Summit, offered to both youth and adult skiers, got started over the holiday weekend, with the first of six races taking place on December 27th. In the Big Bear Masters field, top finishers in the slalom were men Nickolai Stoilov and Mark DesRochers and first place female Laura Johnson; in the 45 and over division of the Masters, Jim Gregory and … [Read more...] about Local Skiers, Both Youth and “Masters,” Compete in First Slalom of Alpine Race Series
Big Bear Receives More Snow, Though “Snow Conditions” Lifted Tuesday Morning; Extra Sessions at Ski Resorts
We received a dusting of snow last night, resulting in an inch of new powder at lower elevations within the Big Bear Valley, making for 17 inches of snow in December and a seasonal total now over two feet. This, coupled with snowmaking at the resorts, brings snow depth on open runs at Snow Summit and Bear Mountain to as much as 36 inches. Both ski resorts offer half-day … [Read more...] about Big Bear Receives More Snow, Though “Snow Conditions” Lifted Tuesday Morning; Extra Sessions at Ski Resorts
Snowshoeing and Dinner at Knickerbocker Mansion
The San Bernardino National Forest Association presents a New Year's Day snowshoeing tour (or hike under the stars, depending on snow levels) and dinner at the Knickerbocker Mansion. Contact the Big Bear Discovery Center at 909/866-3437 to make reservations; tickets are $50 per person. Wear warm clothes, gloves, hat and boots; snowshoes, dinner and dessert provided. … [Read more...] about Snowshoeing and Dinner at Knickerbocker Mansion