Big Bear Lake, CA -- World-class mountaineer Jordan Romero is readying for the climb of his life, as he and dad Paul and climbing partner Karen Lundgren leave Big Bear Lake on April 5 to begin their trek to the 29,029’ summit of Mt. Everest. At age 13, Romero will be the youngest person ever to reach the peak, as the current record holder is a 15-year-old Nepalese girl, … [Read more...] about Thirteen-Year-Old Jordan Romero Readies for the Climb of His Life; Trio Departs for Mt. Everest on April 5
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Nine Feet of Snow Later, Big Bear Valley’s Winter Melts Into Spring on Saturday
Big Bear Valley, CA -- It was just eight Fridays ago, when we were buried under five feet of snow—roads were under an R3 requirement, all highways were closed, school was canceled, and power was out—and it seemed this day would never come, but spring arrives this weekend! Since the first of the winter season’s storms began on Friday, November 13, we have received about 113 … [Read more...] about Nine Feet of Snow Later, Big Bear Valley’s Winter Melts Into Spring on Saturday
Refresher Course: How To Use and Enjoy the KBHR Website
It was a year ago this week that KBHR Radio/Parallel Broadcasting launched our new, improved website, accessible at kbhr933.com and BigBearNews.com. Since the unveiling of our new site in March 2009, we have added many new features, some of them at the suggestion of you, our audience. In order to help you make the most of your visit, here are some tips and suggestions on how to … [Read more...] about Refresher Course: How To Use and Enjoy the KBHR Website
SBNFA’s Forest Aid Sprouts “March Madness” Activities in Support of Forest Restoration
Big Bear Valley, CA -- The burn areas near Butler Peak, site of the September 2007 Butler and Butler #2 Fires to the west of Fawnskin, will be the focus of the Forest Aid 2010 replanting effort overseen by the San Bernardino National Forest Association. This spring, the SBNFA’s Forest Aid will partner with TreePeople to plant 25,000 seedlings, continuing the 2009 project … [Read more...] about SBNFA’s Forest Aid Sprouts “March Madness” Activities in Support of Forest Restoration
Weekend Snowfall Results in Monday Morning Commute Chain Controls on Highway 18
Big Bear Valley, CA -- An inch or so of snow over the weekend brings our seasonal total to about 112 inches of snow for the winter season, since we received our first snowfall on Friday, November 13. As of this morning [Monday, March 8 at 8am], CalTrans only has chain controls in place on Highway 18, west of the dam, so those headed down the mountain the front way will need … [Read more...] about Weekend Snowfall Results in Monday Morning Commute Chain Controls on Highway 18