Snow Conditions

January 31st, 2010
Caltrans Workers, Big Bear Lake

We recieved an amazing amount of snow last year. The locals are saying that it was the biggest storm since 1969. The Big Bear Valley recieved over five feet of snow!

 Bear Mountain and Snow Summit are both reporting a base of 48 to 72 inches of snow. The snow conditions are machine groomed packed powder. All lifts and trails are open. If you love to snowboard or ski, conditions have never been better!

Next weeks looks like more of the same. We’re expexcting one to two feet of snow Thursday through Sunday. When you come to visit us, make sure you have chains in your car and warm winter clothing.

Here are some pictures we took while driving around Big Bear Lake;

Snow on Sugarloaf Mountain
View from the east Valley
Clearing the snow from North Shore Elementary School

 

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New Year’s Eve Parties

December 30th, 2009

Top Five New Years Parties
in Big Bear Lake

1. New Year’s Eve Party at Bear Mountain
December 31, 2009 – 9:00pm

New Year’s Eve Party: Keep the excitement going after a day on the snow by bring in the New Year with live music, food and fun! Party begins at 9:00 p.m. For more details (909)585-2519 or www.bearmountainresorts.com

Event Website: Bear Mountain Ski Area

2. Snow Summit New Year’s Party
December 31, 2009 – 8:00pm

New Years Eve Torch Light Parade and Party After a terrific day on the slopes on New Year’s Eve, guests will be treated to a torchlight parade (beginning at 7:00 p.m.), which will serpentine down Log Chute run at Snow Summit. The New Year’s Eve party will begin at 8:00 p.m. More details at (909)866-5766 or www.snowsummit.com

Event Website: Snow Summit

3. New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade at Snow Summit
December 31, 2009 – 6:00pm

After a great day on the slopes on New Years Eve guests will be treated to a torchlight parade (7:00 p.m. start time), which will serpentine down Miracle Mile run at Snow Summit.
For more information call (909)866-5766.

Event Website: Snow Summit

4. Best Western New Years Eve Party
December 31, 2009 – 8:00pm

Best Western New Year’s party countdown to 2010. For more information please call (909) 866-6666.

Event Website: Best Western Big Bear Chateau

5. Northwoods Resort New Year’s Celebration
December 31, 2009

Northwoods Resort New Years with special dinner menu. For reservations and more information please call (909) 866-3121 x 7809.

Event Website: Northwoods Resort

 

Additional Resources;

Big Bear Cabins; Need lodging? Choose from Resort Cabins to Private Homes. We have a wide selection of accommodations, great service and a friendly atmosphere.

Big Bear Lake Discovery Center; This is a great staging area for all of your outdoor fun. This weekend the Discovery Center is offering Snowshoe Tours.

 Big Bear Dining; Menus and photos for restaurants in the Big Bear Valley.

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Things to do in Big Bear Lake

August 13th, 2009

Art on the Lake

Location: Marina Resort
Date: Saturday, Sunday
Time: All Day
URL: www.bigbearartscouncil.org

The Arts Council of Big Bear Valley presents its 10th Annual Fine Arts Festival – Art on the Lake. The Arts Council strives to bring nothing but exceptional photographers, painters, jewelers, and sculpters to this annual event. There are 60 artists from throughout Southern California exhibiting and selling their work. Open to the public – no admission fee. Under the tent at the Marina Resort on the lake. For more details call (909)585-5916. The Big Bear Summer Theatre Festival

Location: Big Bear Discovery Center Amphitheatre
Date: Saturday
Time: All Day
URL: www.bigbearsummertheatrefestival.com

The Two Valley Players present the 2009 Big Bear Summer Theatre Festival August 14, 15, 21 & 22 at the Outdoor Amphitheatre at the Big Bear Discovery Center. Saturday night’s show will be “Beautiful Belle: The First Baby of Big Bear & Her Mortgage Woes” Come cheer the heroine, boo the villain and enjoy a sing-a-long of favorite songs. This is great family entertainment. Gates open at 3:00 pm with shows at 4:00 & 7:00 pm. Admission is $10 for adults and free for 10 and under. For more information please call (909) 657-0585. Big Bear Renaissance Faire

Location: Pederson’s Saw Mill in Fawnskin
Date: Saturday, Sunday
Time: All Day
URL: www.bigbearrenfair.com

The Big Bear Renaissance Faire takes place August 8-9 and 15-16 at Pederson’s Saw Mill in Fawnskin. Come to the Faire to meet the Queen and her Court, see jesters and jousters, dine on the finest of Renaissance Faire, learn the ways of old, and perhaps purchase a trinket or two. Call (909)237-0448 for information. Friday Nights in the Village

Location: The Village
Date: Friday, 08/14/2009
Time: 05:00 pm – 08:00 pm
URL: www.bigbearlakevba.com

The Village Business Association in conjunction with The City of Big Bear Lake and the Big Bear Chamber of Commerce present Friday Nights in the Village. Family Entertainment, Great Shopping, Fine Dining, Arts and Crafts Fair, Live Music and more. Every Friday from July 10th until September 11th. For more details please call (909) 866-4607. CATS Presents Second Annual Silent Movie Matinee

Location: Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center
Date: Sunday, 08/16/2009
Time: 02:00 pm
URL: www.bigbeartheater.org

On Sunday, August 16th, at 2:00 PM, CATS is presenting a summer matinee of old-time silent movies with the incredible Bob Salisbury underscoring the classic Buster Keaton film, “The General” on the theatre organ. Salisbury, a Big Bear semi-retiree, is famous as the long time organist for the 1,264 pipe Page Organ at the Avalon Theatre on Catalina. His unique talent for underscoring silent movies is acclaimed all over the U.S. Tickets for this one-time event are limited, and are family-affordable. On line ticket sales are available through CATS web site at www.bigbeartheater.org. General admission Adults and Seniors are only $12.00 and Kids under 18 are $7.00, with proceeds going to the CATS Warehouse Theater Building Fund. Tickets are also on sale at the PAC Box Office at 909-866-4970, which is open Tues-Fri from 1-6 PM and 1:00 PM on Showdays.

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Old Miners’ Days Country Fair and Logger’s Jubilee

July 13th, 2009

The Old Miners Association and the Big Bear Valley Renaissance Society are delighted to announce the Country Fair and Loggers Jubilee. Hosted in the lovely little town of Fawnskin, the event will showcase the entire nineteenth century, including Victoriana, pioneers, the wild west, old miners, loggers, and the American civil war. Come prepared to encounter literary characters and authors, historical figures, shoot outs in the streets, arrests and judgments from the “Hangin’ Judge.” There will be period entertainment and games. The children’s area will have games and crafts and contests befitting an 1800’s Country Fair. For more info please call (909)866-4607.

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Summertime Fun

July 13th, 2009

The Summer is in full swing on Big Bear Lake. The temperatures have been reasonable, but we felt the need to get out on the Lake anyway. We like to head down to the west end of the lake and tie up for dinner. It makes for a relaxing sunset.

The Lake supports fishing, boating, water skiing, jet skiing and we have a new cable wake boarding park. Watch the video below to see some on the things happening in the mountains of Big Bear. If you need a mountain cabin, give us a call.

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Top Ten Reasons to Stay in a Big Bear Cabin

June 15th, 2009
  • 10. Come up and relax in a Mountain Cabin with a Jacuzzi Spa. 
  • 9. You can shut off your cellphone and unplug. 
  • 8. You can tell the kids to go outside and play. 
  • 7. Sit on the deck and look at all the stars! 
  • 6. Mornings mean crisp alpine air, a fire in the fireplace and a fresh cup of coffee. 
  • 5. Rent a cabin near the slopes for high altitude workouts. 
  • 4. At this altitude (7,000) the kids tire out quicker. 
  • 3. Rent a cabin near the Village and walk to the restaurants. 
  • 2. Stay in a romantic cabin without the kids. 
  • 1. YOU’RE NOT HOME

Come, bring your family and enjoy our indoor spa, heated pool and recreation area. All cabins are equipped with private telephones, cable TV, VCR’s or DVD’S, microwaves and fireplaces. All units are furnished with complete housekeeping needs including linens, bedding, utensils and dishes. Non smoking cabins are available. FREE WIRELESS INTERNET now @ resort proper.

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Bridge Construction Project

June 10th, 2009

This short video shows the Caltrans’ new Bridge Construction Project. Caltrans is  replacing the bridge over the dam. The new bridge will come across Bear Creek and into the Valley at the old Dam Keeper’s house.

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Events This Weekend, June 13 & 14.

June 10th, 2009

Discovery Center Summer Concert Series: The Long Run: A Tribute To The Eagles- The Long Run: A Musical Tribute to The Eagles. Held at the Discovery Center Amphitheater, an outdoor theater with stage, bench seating, lots of open space for additional seating, restroom facilities and full snack bar with space for additional food vendors. It’s located under the pines at 7,000 feet and affords an incredible concert experience. Gates open at 5:30pm. Concerts begin at 7:00pm. Americana food plus beer, wine and soft drinks available for purchase; no outside beverages allowed; parking is FREE Tickets will be available at the Discovery Center Adventure Outpost.Ticket Hotline (909) 382-2790

Google Map: Discovery Center

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National Get Outdoors Day at The Discovery Center- The San Bernardino National Forest Association (SBNFA) will be hosting the 2nd annual “National Get Outdoors Day” at the Big Bear Discovery Center from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 pm on Saturday, June 13, 2009, an annual event to encourage healthy, active outdoor fun. Participating partners will offer opportunities for families to experience traditional and non-traditional types of outdoor activities. Prime goals of the day are reaching first-time visitors to public lands and reconnecting our youth to the great outdoors. For more information please contact the Discovery Center at (909) 382-2790.

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13th Annual Holcomb Valley Trail Run- Sunday, A 33-mile run starts at 7:00 am, 15-mile starts at 7:30 am. Call 584-7925 or email pgkalina@gte.net for info and to register, to benefit the Big Bear Search and Rescue.

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Music at the Mansion- The Arts Council of Big Bear Valley presents the second concert in the series of three “Music at the Mansion” programs on June 14th at the Knickerbocker Mansion. Third program is on August 9th. Music starts at 5:00 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon of musical entertainment and if you wish, stay for dinner in the beautiful Knickerbocker Mansion dining room with a specially prepared menu by Chef Thomas. Reservations are required. For more details please call (909) 585-5916.

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Canoe Tours at the Discovery Center -Learn how to canoe on a leisurely 2-hour guided tour of beautiful Big Bear Lake. After a quick paddling lesson, you will cruise along the shore looking for beaver, great blue herons, and ducklings. Along the way you will learn the natural history of the Big Bear Valley along with the various flora and fauna found in the area. Children must be at least 6 years old and all children need to be accompanied by an adult. Includes water and a snack. Tours caravan to lake. Tours are limited to 14 people, reservations recommended. Call (909) 382-2790 or (909) 866-3437 for reservations. Fee: Adults $25, Children (6-12) $15.

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Weekly Farmer’s Market- Every Tuesday form 8:00 AM until noon. Enjoy farm fresh fruits, vegetables and flowers all summer long. The Farmer’s Market also features unique arts, crafts and handmade items by local artisians. New this year, outdoor patio with dining and expresso bar. At the Convention Center. For more information, call 909.585.3000.

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Activities in Big Bear

June 10th, 2009

We thought you would enjoy this short video. It shows the Alpine Slide and the Big Bear Lake Discovery Center. Below is a list of activities at the Discovery Center this weekend.

• National Get Outdoors Day; 10am-3pm. Fun outdoor activities for the whole family.
• Kayak Tour; 9am-11am. Reservations required, for more information visit our tour page. Fee: $30 per person, ages 10 & up.
• Build a Bird House! 10am. Bluebirds will love your yard with this well-designed birdhouse that you can build! We will provide kits for individuals or families to build together during this 2-hour program sponsored by Riffenburgh Lumber Co. Class limited to 20 people, first come first serve. Fee: $10 per kit
• Gold Panning; 11am-12pm. Come learn how to pan for gold! Children will learn the process of gold panning, using real panning equipment. The “gold” is pyrite, and children can take home their findings along with an informational handout and a certificate! Fee: $3
• Map & Compass; 12pm-1pm. You won’t get lost in the woods with these skills! You will have the opportunity to walk a course to test the skills you have learned. FREE ~ Donations appreciated
• High Flying Rockets; 1pm-2pm. Get a chance to build your own rocket from recycled materials then see how high it flies. Class limited to 12, sign-up at the front desk. FREE ~ Donations appreciated
• Nature Walks; 1pm & 2pm. Free 30-minute guided walk.
• Canoe Tour; 4pm-6pm. Reservations suggested, for more information visit our tour page. Fee: $25 adults, $15 children (6-12).
• Music in the Mountains ~ The Long Run; A Tribute to the Eagles 7pm
Wrap Up to National Get Outdoors Day at the Discovery Center
The Long Run was formed in 1999 in Los Angeles by a group of well-rounded professional musicians with a love of harmony and a deep respect for one of the greatest rock bands of all times. They quickly became regarded as the finest Eagles tribute band in the country by consistently delivering a love of harmony and deep lush instrumental arrangements that made The Eagles an unforgettable part of rock history. The Long Run continues to successfully blend the classic Eagles sound into their own genuine live performance style, delighting audiences young and old with faithful recreations of some of the best music ever written.The Long Run will celebrate and wrap up a day devoted to families getting outdoors andenjoying the California Country; their brand of music! Visit SBNFA.org for more info on National Get Outdoors Day. Fee: $20 Adult (18+); $10 Teen (13-17); 12 & under FREE. Tickets are available online or at the Discovery Center’s Adventure Outpost.

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Easter in Big Bear

March 29th, 2009

Easter and Pleanty of Snow!

We’re getting everything ready for Spring in Big Bear. Both Bear Mountain and Snow Summit expect to remain open through Easter. The Resorts have a base of 14 to 36 inches of snow. The temperatures will remian in the mid-fifties for the rest of the week with nights below freezing. Local skiers and snowboarders say that Spring conditions this year are better than usual. Bring your suntan lotion!

Meanwhile, the flowers are starting to poke through and the grass is starting to come in. Hikers and runners are out in the east Valley, on the Pacific Crest Trail. The views of the Valley from this trail are exceptional.

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Big Bear Cabins on the Lake -Springtime Reflections

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