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Big Bear’s Holiday Images California

30
Nov 2010

White snow fills the Valley and reflects the beauty of the rainbow. Our skies are clear blue and the air is fresh.

Ring in the Holiday season with Christmas Carols in the Big Bear Lake Village. Join Santa as he lights our Christmas tree and celebrate the holiday season. We suggest you arrive early and park in the Visitor Center parking lot (MAP).

The Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain is a great place for people who want to play in the snow, but don’t board or ski. Rent an inner tube for a half day or full day and play on the hill. Both kids and adults will be tired after a day of sliding down the mountain. Big Bear Snow Play, across from the Convention Center, is run by the same people and can be less crowded.

In the east valley, Baldwin Lake Stables offers horseback riding all year round. Group rides are hourly. Hire a guide and go into the back country. Enjoy panoramic views of the Big Bear Valley.

You can take you family to breakfast with Santa at the International House of Pancakes. Santa will be there Saturday morning from 7:45 AM to 8:30 AM. If you want breakfast in a quieter atmosphere, try the Barnstorm Café in Big Bear City. They have a great breakfast menu and you can enjoy watching the planes land at the airport.

The Big Bear Lake Arts Council will present a “Holiday Follies” at the Performing Arts Center Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening at 7:30 PM (MAP). The “Holiday Follies” is an eclectic mix of talented artists, including piano duets, cellist Sharon Rizzo and the Orpheus String Ensemble. Guest vocalist, Elaine Fitzpatrick will also visit from Las Vegas and perform. Reserve tickets at the Arts Council of Big Bear Valley, 909-585-5916.

A White Christmas is just around the corner. Reserve a Cabin today!

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Restaurants for Thanksgiving in Big Bear CA

23
Nov 2010

Jasper’s Smokehouse and Steaks

607 Pine Knot Ave.

909.866.2434

Serving a turkey dinner : 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Nottingham’s Restaurant

40797 Lakeview Dr.

909.866.4644

Serving menu choices & turkey: 1 p.m. to closing

Old Country Inn

41129 Big Bear Blvd.

909.866.5600

Serving menu choices & turkey: 12 noon to 9 p.m.

Bistro at Knickerbocker Mansion

869 Knickerbocker Rd.

909.878.9190

Serving a turkey dinner : 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Evergreen International

40771 Lakeview Dr.

909.878.5588

Serving ham, turkey, and menu choices: 12 noon to closing

Big Bear Mountain Brewery

40260 Big Bear Blvd.

909.866.2337

Serving regular menu, turkey sandwiches and sides: ALL DAY

Himalayan Restaurant

672 Pine Knot Ave.

909.866.2907

Serving the regular menu: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.


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Big Bear CA Thanksgiving Weekend

22
Nov 2010

Top 10 Things to Do

Thanksgiving Day

Dine at Northwoods

Make your reservations early, the Chef is creating a special buffet.

Map: http://www.bigbear.us/gmnorthwoods.html

More Restaurants: http://www.bigbeardining.com

Snowboard at Bear Mountain

Bear Mountain opens on Wednesday. We received snow over the weekend so snowboards will be ripping off of a natural base of snow.

Website: http://www.bearmountain.com

Map: http://www.bigbear.us/gmbearmountain.html

Ski at Snow Summit

Bring the Family. Snow Summit is excellent for both skiers and boarders. There are several features, Miracle Mile is a great run challenging most skiers.

Website: http://www.snowsummit.com

Map: http://www.bigbear.us/gmsnowsummit.html

Black Friday

Arts & Crafts Show at the Big Bear Lake Convention Center

Enjoy booths of sterling silver, hand-made Christmas ornaments, clothes and more. Order snacks, the bar will be open. The Show hours are Fri: 10AM to 5PM, Sat: 10AM to 5PM and Sun: 10Am to 3PM.

2 for 1 Admission Coupon

Website: http://www.bigbearevents.com

Map: http://www.bigbear.us/gmconventioncenter.html

Christmas in the Village

Sing Christmas carols and light our Village tree with Santa Claus. Try Desi’s for snacks.

Map: http://www.bigbear.us/gmchamberofcommerce.html

Anytime

Off Roading

Head out to Baldwin Lake. Turn up Vale Road and Take a right onto 2N02. This road is almost always open. Start with views of Lucerne Valley and the Pacific Crest Trail. Be cautious if there is snow, AAA doesn’t do off road rescues.

More Big Bear Off Roading

Miss Liberty Cruise

The Paddle Boat cruises the lake in any season. Catch a sunset ride on the lake.

Website: http://www.pineknotmarina.com/missliberty.htm

CATS Presents “An Old Fashioned Christmas”

CATS, The Community Arts Theater Society of Big Bear Valley present “An Old Fashioned Christmas” at the Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center. Friday and Saturday at 7:30 PM, Sunday at 1:30 PM.

Map: http://www.bigbear.us/gmperformingarts.html

Website: http://www.bigbeartheater.org

Big Bear Lake Discovery Center

The Discovery Center is a great place to begin any outdoor adventure in the San Bernardino Mountains. View wildlife displays, pick up permits, enjoy espresso at the snack bar and pick up maps at the gift shop.

Map: http://www.bigbear.us/gmdiscoverycenter.html

Website: http://www.bigbeardiscoverycenter.com

Horseback Ride in Baldwin Lake

Enjoy a horseback ride in Baldwin Lake. The oldest stables in Big Bear offers hourly rides and group tours.

Website: http://www.baldwinlakestables.com


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Mountain Snow Conditions

19
Nov 2010

 

Snow Summit (MAP) has a base of six to 12 inches of man-made machine groomed packed powder. The high temperature is expected to reach 55 degrees with partly sunny skies.

Snow Summit has two lifts and two runs open. Miracle mile, with it’s spectacular lake views, is great for those who are average and above. The Bear Bottom area caters to beginners.

Saturday’s weather will see high temperatures near  40 degrees. A winter storm is expected to hit the mountains beginning tonight. The snow level will begin at 7400, perfect for the Resorts. New snow accumulation is expected to be between three and five inches of fresh powder. (Mountain driving conditions require carrying chains in your car at all times during the winter months.)

The snow is expected to continue on Sunday as the temperatures continue declining. The high temperatures will hover in the mid-thirties. There is a possibility of a couple of inches of fresh snow. Snow showers are expected to continue through Monday.

Bear Mountain Resort (MAP) is still scheduled to open November 30th. If the weather this weekend leaves a lot of snow all bets are off. They may decide to open for the Thanksgiving Holidays.

Bear Mountain Resort is still scheduled to open November 30th. If the weather this weekend leaves a lot of snow all bets are off. They may decide to open for the Thanksgiving Holidays.

Other Visitor Options

Big Bear Lake Discovery Center – Get maps and forest permits here. Café and store on site.

Baldwin Lake Stables – Horseback riding in Baldwin Lake, always fun

Big Bear Camping – Local website with everything you need to know about camping in the San Bernardino Mountains, especially Big Bear Lake CA

View Behind Snow Summit


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Big Bear History Clifford Lynn Ski Area

12
Nov 2010

 

This is an article written about the Clifford Lynn Ski Resort, on eof the first snow play area in Big Bear Lake CA

Scenic chair lift rides may be enjoyed at Clifford Lynn ski Area on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. 

The chair lift is at a 7,000-foot elevation, is 3,000 feet long, and has a 700-foot rise.  The maximum height from the ground is 28 feet.  Lift capacity is 250 people per hour.    

In the Ski season the chair lift serves three main runs and a snow bowl at the top.  The snow bowl has a 700-foot rope tow with a 250-foot rise.  The three main runs range from three-fourths mile to a mile long with a 700 foot rise, and four runs branch off with a 900 foot rope tow, with 300 foot rise in this area.

Also available for the skiers is a sling lift at a 7,300-foot elevations, 1,700 feet long, with a 400-foot rise.  The capacity 150 per hour, and one rope tow in this area is 800 feet ling, with a 250-foot rise.  This area is a large bowl shaped side hill, all cleared and is good easy skiing – not too steep, it is a place where the entire family can have plenty of fun, off by itself about a ten minute hike from the lower terminal of the chair lift.

WINTER SCHEDULE:         All equipment operates daily, subject to snow and skiing conditions.  Hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

SUMMER SCHEDULE:       Chair lift operates Saturdays, Sundays and all holidays.  Hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Located just north of the village area.  Watch for signs.

2010 SnowBoard and Ski Season open at Snow Summit in Big Bear Lake CA


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