3rd Annual Snow Shoe The Bear
February 06, 2010 - 8:00am
A snowshoe event for the entire family with a fully
marked 5k or 10k course that starts in The Village and
then onto National Forest Trails. You're encouraged to
join us at the incredibly beautiful town of Big Bear
Lake for this unique event. More details will be announced
soon. In the meantime you can call (909)224-9315.
A USASA Snowboarding event. USASA is a solid grassroots
organization that allows men and women, boys and girls
of all ages and abilities to participate in organized
snowboarding. www.usasa.org For more info (909)866-5766.
Snowshoe
Tours at the Discovery Center
February 6 & 7 2010 - 9:00am
Come
celebrate our winter wonderland by playing in it! The
Discovery Center is offering guided snowshoe tours
this winter for visitors and residents to explore scenic
areas around Big Bear Lake. A naturalist will lead
you through the forest where you will learn about winter
ecology and natural history of the Big Bear Valley.
Tour is suitable for both beginners and experienced
enthusiasts. Meet at the Big Bear Discovery Center.
Snowshoes and additional transportation are provided.
Rate: Adults: $35, Children (8-12): $25 Dates: Saturdays
9am-12pm & 1pm-4pm, Sundays 9am-12pm; December
26 through March 7. Additional Tours scheduled for
Saturday, December 19; 9am-12pm and Sunday, December
20; 9am-12pm. Call to reserve your spot today! (909)
382-2790 or (909) 866-3437. Reservations are recommended;
tours are limited to 13 people. Tours are weather dependent,
so please call to check snow conditions.
Hidden
in a valley high in the San Bernardino Mountains of
Southern California is the community of Big
Bear. Within two hours of both San Diego
and Los Angeles, this mountain venue is surrounded
by thousands of acres of national forest and offers
a plethora of recreational options. A visit to the
mountains presents an opportunity to vacation, relax
and play in a pristine natural setting.
At
an altitude of nearly 7,000' and surrounded by mountain
peaks, the communities of Big Bear Lake, Big Bear City
and Fawnskin hug the shores of a seven mile alpine
lake. These unique small-town communities provide food,
lodging and entertainment for thousands of visitors
annually.
Getting
back to nature, camping in
the woods, off road
driving and picnicking are on one end
of the spectrum of possibilities for exploring the
Valley. At the other end are luxury hotels, gourmet
dining and professional theatre productions.
Pick and choose from the wide variety of options the
area has to offer and tailor a personal retreat. Come
up for the day or stay a month. Spend your time shopping
in specialty gift shops, treat yourself to the services
of a local spa or hide in the forest and never see
the inside of a building. It is all possible up here.
Best
known for hosting two of Southern California's prime ski
areas, Big Bear offers entirely different
vistas when warmer seasons return. Truly a four-season
playground, spring, summer and fall bring another set
of recreational opportunities into play. Click
here for information on fishing and boating.
Big
Bear Valley Weather
See the webcams on the top left for the latest weather
Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near
43. Calm wind.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind
around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 10am.
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. South wind around 5
mph.
Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly
after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. South
wind around 5 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Road
Conditions
Watch for flagging
throughout the Valley
HWY
18- IS CLOSED TO BUSES & TRUCKS FROM LUCERNE TO
BIG BEAR DAM
(SAN BERNARDINO CO) - DUE TO SNOW - BUSES & TRUCKS
ARE ADVISED TO USE AN
ALTERNATE ROUTE
HWY
38- NO TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS ARE REPORTED FOR THIS AREA.
HWY
330- NO TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS ARE REPORTED FOR THIS
AREA.
R2
road conditions means vehicles with 4 wheel drive are
okay, all others must chain up. Remember all vehicles
must carry chains during the winter months. You may
also want to carry extra supplies with you in case
you get stranded. Extra clothing, some food and a candle
can be helpful. Drive carefully, use your signals,
and use the turn outs if you are driving slowly.
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