Local mountaineer Jordan Romero has taken a study break from eighth grade in order to continue his quest to climb to the top of the world’s seven summits, which will ultimately include Mt. Everest. Thirteen-year-old Romero is in Indonesia this week, along with dad Paul and climbing partner Karen Lundgren, and is hoping that the weather will allow for a third try at summiting … [Read more...] about Thirteen-Year-Old Jordan Romero on Quest to Summit His Sixth World Peak This Week
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Wings Over Big Bear Air Fair 2009 Thrilling and Popular Aircraft and Car Show
The weather was perfect and the large crowds of over 7000 attendees were entertained with a great collection of vintage and modern aircraft at the Wings over Big Bear Air Fair. The vintage lineup included the folding wing F4U Corsair, B-25 Mitchell, P 38 Lighting, P-40 Warhawk and a P-51 Mustang, all from the Planes of Fame Museum in Chino. Other highlights included the Big … [Read more...] about Wings Over Big Bear Air Fair 2009 Thrilling and Popular Aircraft and Car Show
Today’s Fire Danger Is “Moderate,” Though Increased Restrictions on the San Bernardino National Forest Remain in Place
Though yesterday was a Red Flag Warning day in Big Bear, as issued by the National Weather Service and indicating critical fire conditions, fire officials with the San Bernardino National Forest have determined that today’s conditions warrant a “moderate” on the fire danger scale. Still, increased fire restrictions on the forest, which took effect last Friday, remain in place. … [Read more...] about Today’s Fire Danger Is “Moderate,” Though Increased Restrictions on the San Bernardino National Forest Remain in Place
Roads Update: Flagging on Highways 18 and 38 Today, Village L Closed to Traffic on Saturday
As there was a lot going on yesterday due to CalTrans projects (Highway 330 closure, blasting at the dam), here is an update on our roads. As of today (August 7), weekday flagging does continue on Highway 18 at the dam, to accommodate the Big Bear bridge project. Motorists can also anticipate weekday flagging on Highway 38, at the base of the mountain, and Highway 18 en route … [Read more...] about Roads Update: Flagging on Highways 18 and 38 Today, Village L Closed to Traffic on Saturday
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