My Favorite Winter Sport Big Bear High School 1932? My favorite winter sport is skiing or “sheeing,” as the Scandinavians call it. It consists of two … [Read more...]
Old Miners Days Bear Valley
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RULES FOR THE ROPERS DURING THE BURRO RACE All ropers will rope with a partner. 2. Teams will compete for buckles to be awarded to the top three … [Read more...]
Big Bear CA Cabins Stillwells
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Stillwell’s Camp On the Shores of Big Bear Lake Stillwells Camp is 7,000 feet high in the San Bernardino Mountains on the shores of Beautiful Big Bear Lake, … [Read more...]
History of Bear Valley Part 2
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Caption says "Ancient Resident of Big Bear Lake" Gold Mining History Part 1 Gold Mining in Big Bear CA The first time we visited the valley I killed two bear … [Read more...]
Big Bear's Gold Miners
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History of Big Bear Valley In the summer of 1845, Benito David Wilson, grandfather of General George S. Patton, led a group of twenty-two soldiers in the San … [Read more...]
Big Bear’s Gold Miners
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History of Big Bear Valley In the summer of 1845, Benito David Wilson, grandfather of General George S. Patton, led a group of twenty-two soldiers in the San … [Read more...]
Road Conditions Video Big Bear CA
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Caltrans is in the midst of road repair for State Highway 330. Completion estimates range from one to two years. The video below shows the condition of the … [Read more...]
Mountain Roads
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In 1935, County Surveyor Harold L. Way and George Beattie retraced the upper and steeper portions of the old Mormon Road to determine percentages of grade. From … [Read more...]
Early Mountain History
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Early History of the Valley and Mountains The picturesque history and background of the “Rim of the World” area makes one of the most fascinating stories … [Read more...]
Lake Arrowhead Area
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Blue Jay Mr. Stoney L. DeMent founded the Blue Jay Resort in 1934 on the old Wixom ranch and homestead site. Mr. And Mrs. DeMent purchased this twenty-two … [Read more...]
