From the Big Bear Lake Chamber of Commerce (MAP):

We have two zipline companies which can take you zipping through the trees, enjoying beautiful views along the way, Call ahead. One takes you to the Johnson Valley, and the other is up at the Cedar Lake Camp area.

We have a company that can take you off-roading in their own vehicle, which will save the wear and tear on yours? Just throw your sandwiches and drinks in the cooler , and they can take you where you want to go. There are set tours, but they can be tailored to suit you, and they are very reasonable. This company takes the studios out to search out movie locations for future films.

If you want to do your own off-roading (MAP for Moonridge to Sugarloaf), pick up a trail map and have fun! And don’t forget to pick up an Adventure Pass, which permits you to stop on Forest roads.

If you brought your own guns, you can try out the Shooting Range at the weekend.

Scenic Flights of the Valley and mountains are available for you to get a bird’s eye view.

Take the family bowling any time! Glow bowling at night, pool table, arcade games and great French fries. There is a full bar and a 105” tv. Don’t worry if you can’t bowl well, just push a button and the bumpers come up on the lanes.

We have a rescue animal park. The zoo (MAP) has been responsible for returning over 8,000 animals back into the wild! They have all kinds of animals you would expect to see in the mountains and desert areas, such as grizzly bear, black bear, wolves, mountain lions, owls & eagles! On the way there, stop at some great shops along Moonridge Rd., and check out the golf course next door. Did you know that your ball goes further because the air is thinner?

There is a petting zoo and horse riding stables at the east end of the valley. Go for a gentle walk, for the time span you choose. Open year round.

Go up to Snow Summit for a ski lift (YouTube Video)  chair ride to the top and hop off and hike around, hop back on to come down. or if you hooked your mountain bike on, on the way up, you can bike down. They have their barbecue going at the top, so it is easy to stick around to enjoy the views.

Stop at the bike rental stores for loads of info. And if you prefer street biking, they can help guide you there also. You can even rent the baby trailers to hook on the back of your bike.

If you like light walking along the shore to vigorous hiking amongst the rocks and trees, we have a trail for you.
The Forest Service runs the Discovery Center over on the North Shore. They run all sorts of activities: canoeing, kayaking, animal tracking, and have a display with animal fur you can touch, a gift shop filled with educational toys and books, and a café that has some outdoor seating with terrific views. People love to go and have their picture taken outside by the huge bronze bear. They run a summer concert series in their outdoor amphitheater and hold stargazing evenings, story-telling, and more……

Water activities include some great charter fishing companies with lake tours, several tour boats (Pine Knot Landing MAP), parasailing, jet skis, jet boat tours, all kinds of boat rentals, from peddle boats, electric fun boats, to kayaks & canoes, fishing boats and pontoon boats. There are six areas around the lake for various watercraft rentals.

Go for a swim at Swim Beach, cleared of weed, lifeguard on duty, inflatable slide and trampoline in the water, or go to the water slide at Alpine Slide and try the toboggan slide, the go carts, mini golf and arcade games. Meadow park also has a large jungle gym to help the kids burn off some energy.

Be sure to check out our Museum. They have real old cabins, a schoolhouse and even a teepee! All are staged so you can see how it really was.

Our restaurants are all pretty top notch. From special occasion dining to steaks, seafood, bbq, ethnic food and fast food, there is sure to be something for every palette. Only one restaurant on the lake, but several with a view of it. Let’s face it, how could there not be a view of something wonderful in Big Bear?

Shop all around our beautiful valley, from west to east, and don’t forget to enjoy Friday Nights in the Village (MAP). Family fun with activities, extra vendors, and free entertainment, and Wyatt’s Saloon at the Convention Center for family fun, really good food, and line dancing.

Pick up our information to see what is going on while you are here, and for when you come back!

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Chili enthusiasts, get ready for the Big Bear Chili Cook-off, “Southwest Showdown” regional chili cook-off on Saturday, July 17^th.  Chili cooks from California, Nevada and Arizona will compete to win the regional championship and move on to the State Competition.  Big Bear businesses and organizations will also be competing in the Cook-off including the Big Bear Trails Foundation, Big Bear Grizzly, B’s Backyard BBQ, Grizzly Mountain Gourmet Marketplace, Resort Association,  and Lynn Segrest of Stillwell’s, who placed 1^st in the Chamber of Commerce Chili Cook-off last October.

This year the Big Bear Chili Cook-off is FREE to attend!  Come taste red and green chili, fresh salsa, and people’s choice chili.  Chili cookers cooking red chili also will be preparing people’s choice chili for the public to vote on; red chili, green chili, and salsa are all voted on by judges.  The event runs from 10am to 6pm, and chili tasting will take place between 11:00- 3:00pm, or until the chili runs out.

Over 60 vendors will be at the event with products ranging from Cool Toes water shoes, Old Tyme Treasures, and Uncle Tim’s Best West BBQ Sauce.  A beer garden/ food court will feature margaritas, funnel cakes, tri tip sandwiches, and hot dogs by Ike’s Rockin Dogs.  This year there will be an entire kid’s zone including dunk tank, rock wall, bounce houses, prize wheel, gold panning, and face painting and temporary air brush tattoos.

Entertainment will be provided by local favorites Izon Eden, and Damn Good Question as well multiple performances by the Joyful Noise Cloggers.  Partake in the festivities by joining in the shoot and holler competition, and by voting for Little Miss Chili Pepper, and Little Mr. Hot Sauce.

Those interested in becoming a chili cook should contact the Chamber at (909) 866-4607 or go online at www.bigbearchilicookoff.com to download an application today!  Chili cookers must be, or become members of the International Chili Society.  To obtain membership go to www.chilicookoff.com.

The Big Bear Chili Cook-off is a sanctioned event by the International Chili Society.

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Atlas Snowshoes from Goldsmith's Board House

Did you know Snowshoe the Bear is this Saturday, February, 6. The event welcomes both experts and complete novices. It starts in the Big Bear Lake Village at 8:00 AM and goes out into the San Bernardino National Forest. There is a fully marked five and ten kilometer course. Enjoy fun, family atmosphere and live music.

I’ve never been snowshoeing, and I wondered what our conditions were like (besides the obvious four foot base of snow). I wanted to know; did the snow support the snowshoes, how well do the shoes grip the snow, and how fast could I walk.

I went over to Goldsmith’s Board House (909 866-2728) in Big Bear Lake and rented a pair. I found out there are basically three types of snowshoes;

1. Running –smaller size for aerobic exercise, not practical for serious long term snow travel.
2. Recreational –better in the back country, slightly larger than the running ones.
3. Mountaineering – made for serious outdoor travel and for long distance. These snowshoes can be up to 30 inches long by 10 inches wide.

Snowshoes for running have fixed rotation bindings which bring the back of shoe up with each step, allowing faster movement.  When you find the pair you want make sure you can easily manipulate the straps and securely lock your boot into the snowshoes.

I strapped myself into the snowshoes and was surprised how easy it was to walk in them. I didn’t use the polls. I noticed the crampon cleats were on the balls of my feet. I switched my balance from the heels to the front and was able to move at a good speed.

When I walked on a path that had already been broken, I didn’t leave much of an impression. When I went out into untracked snow, my snowshoes left a three inch deep track (see video). I fell through once. I walked too close to a bush…we have so much snow, you can’t see the bushes!

Goldsmith’s carry Atlas snowshoes, including poles and pack, for under $200. While you’re there, you may want to pick up a good pair of sunglasses or goggles. Ask for Ashley, she helped us and is very knowledgeable. She can hook you up with clothing, boots, anything you need for high altitude recreation.

FACT: The first snowshoes in North America are attributed to the Huron and the Algonquin Indians.

10k Course Description: Begin on Village Drive in front of Paoli’s Restaurant.  Turn right/south on Knickerbocker.  Turn left/east on Forest Road 2N08. Continue on Forest Road 2N08 to trail 1E01.  Turn left/south on 1E01 to Deer Group Camp.  Turn right on the Deer Group Camp access road (from the middle of the camp) to Forest Road 2N08.  Turn right/east on Forest Road 2N08 and continue to the village via the same path.

5k Course Description: Begin on Village Drive in front of Paoli’s Restaurant.  Turn right/south on Knickerbocker.  Turn left/east on Forest Road 2N08.  Turn left/east on Towne Trail (marked with Boulders).  Turn around at beginning of Summit Condos.  Return via the same path.

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Snowboard & Ski Rentals- Goldsmith’s Boardhouse and Ski Rentals is what we recommend. They have been fitting skiis, adjusting boards forever! Their staff is knowledgable and can shred with the best. Work with people who love the sport!

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Oktoberfest in Big Bear Lake

The weekend of September 19 & 20 is the beginning of the 39th Annual Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest. The event continues every weekend through the end of October. Here is a list of the events happening in Big Bear (San Bernardino Mountains) this weekend. 

39th Annual Oktoberfest

The Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest runs for seven consecutive weekends, September 19 through October 31 at the Big Bear Lake Convention Center, located at 42900 Big Bear Boulevard in Big Bear Lake. The times are Saturdays 12 noon to 12 midnight and Sundays 12 noon to 5:30 p.m. Ticket prices for Saturdays are $12 adults; $9 seniors (65+); $6 children (3-12). Sundays are $5 adults; $4 seniors (65+); and children (12 and under) are free. Group and tour package pricing is also available. For more information call 909-585-3000 or visit www.bigbearevents.com.

Big Bear Lake International Film Festival

This year’s Big Bear Lake International Film Festival will take place on September 18-20, 2009 at the PAC and Village Theatres. This year’s honorees at festival will be Academy Award Winner Philippe Rousselout for Cinematography, Lou Diamond Phillips – Acting Award for Excellence, Academy Award Winner David Ward for Screenwriting, and John Grandi for Community Service. These awards will be given out Friday night at the opening Gala at the PAC. The BBLIFF is a non-profit organization dedicated to showcasing the emerging talent of screenwriters and independent filmmakers within the idyllic setting of Big Bear Lake. Our goal is to nurture a festival, which is highly creative, filmmaker friendly and which provides an educational experience for those people interested in all aspects of the film industry. For all details please visit www.bigbearfilmfestival.com or call (909) 866-3433.

Hot Dawgs and Hand Rails

Tornados Presents Hot Dawgz and Hand Rails Rise of the Dog at Bear Mountain Resort Saturday September 19th, 2009 from 2pm til dark. The Pro Invitational rail Jam offers up $15,000 in cash prizes. Admission for public is FREE! We’ll have a full bar (21 & up), music, vendor booth city, pro autograph signings, games, giveaways and of course weenie roasting. Stick around after the sun goes down and premier Stepchild/Thirty Two’s new film “This Video Sucks” and Bear Mountain’s: “A Parkumentary”. Event sponsors: Tornados, Electric, Thirty Two and Fuel TV.

14th Annual Run For The Grizzlies!

14th Annual Harley Bike Run fundraiser for our Grizzly Bears. Open to the public and all bikes welcome! Saturday September 19th from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Poker Ride – Prizes – Vendors – BBQ and Live Music. Register at Chad’s Place in the Village 40740 Village Drive. All proceeds to benefit the Grizzly Bears at Moonridge Animal Park. For more information call (909) 878-4200 or visit www.moonridgezoo.org/GrizzlyRun.html Vendors can call (951) 218-5818.

Big Bear Lake Village Wine Walk

The Village Business Association presents their first annual Wine Walk on Saturday September 19th from 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm. 20 stores and restaurants will be participating. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 day of the event. For more details and to order tickets please call (909) 878-8044.

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Top 10 Things to Do in Big Bear Lake This Weekend:

1. Fall Festival at The Convention Center
Location: Big Bear Lake Convention Center
Date: Saturday, Sunday
Time: All Day
URL: www.bigbearevents.com

Celebrate Labor Day Weekend with family fun, arts & crafts, great food and live entertainment. Crafters and artists sell goods and demonstrate their fine-tuned crafts. Browse shops for handcrafted gems like hand-carved bears, handmade dolls, hand-thrown pottery, homemade jams and unique wire-wrapped jewelry. Call (909) 585-3000 for more info.

Google Map: Convention Center

2. Discovery Center Summer Concert Series: James Curry – A Tribute to the Music of John Denver
Location: Big Bear Discovery Center
Date: Saturday, 09/05/2009
Time: 07:00 pm
URL: www.bigbeardiscoverycenter.com.

James Curry’s Tribute to the Music of John Denver
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. Ticket prices: Adults $15-$20 (18+); Teens $10; 12 and under FREE
Season Tickets Available Adults $55 Teens $45. Get 6 Shows for the Price of 4! 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 available at the Discovery Center Adventure Outpost or online at www.sbnfa.org. Ticket Hotline (909) 382-2780.

3. Holcomb Valley Rendezvous with the Big Horn Mountain Men
Location: Holcomb Valley Boy Scout Camp
Date: Thursday-Monday
Time: All Day
URL: www.bighornmountainmen.com

A living History Encampment of the Fur Trade Era of the American West, spanning the time period of the French and Indian War (1700) to 1840. Fun for the whole family – Step back in time and visit a high mountain encampment of Mountain Men and their families. Meet colorful characters in costumes of the time period. See history come alive with demonstrations of primitive skills: flint and steel fire starting, Dutch oven cooking, basketmaking, leather work, scrimshaw, tomahawk and knife throwing, target shooting with muzzleloading rifles, pistols and trade guns. Mountain Men live in tipis and a wide assortment of period canvas tentage; trade goods and primitive clothing available for sale at several traders. Visitors welcome with or without period costumes! Check our website for up-to-date information, directions and gate hours. www.bighornmountainmen.com. For more information call: Andy Mathews at (951)780-9331, or Ron Anderson at (951)785-0727.

4. The 2nd Annual Antlers & Hot Rods Run to Fawnskin
Location: Moose Lodge in Fawnskin
Date: Saturday, Sunday
Time: All Day

The 2nd Annual Antlers & Hot Rods Run to Fawnskin custom car show will be held at the Fawnskin Moose Lodge on Saturday, September 5th beginning at 8 AM. The event is open to all custom and classic cars, trucks, hot rods and sports cars. Admission is FREE and the public is invited to bring their cameras and meet the vehicles’ owners. The Moose Lodge will offer a BBQ lunch. Trophies will be presented at 3 PM. For a registration form, contact Alan Belanger at 909-585-3566 or mach5bigbear@yahoo.com. Presented by the Bear Valley Cruisers and the Fawnskin Moose Lodge.

5. Concerts on the Beach: Latin Society
Location: Swim Beach at Meadow Park
Date: Sunday, 09/06/2009
Time: 05:30 pm
URL: www.bigbearparks.com

The Big Bear Valley Parks and Recreation’s Concerts on the Beach series presents the group “Latin Society” at Swim Beach at Meadow Park on Sunday September 6th. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. Gates open at 5:30 PM and the concert starts at 9:00 PM. Families are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs. Snack bar will be open. Ticket holders may bring their own cooler, food and beverages. No Glass Please. All proceeds to benefit the Big Bear Youth Center. For more details please call (909) 866-9700 or visit www.bigbearparks.com

6. Friday Nights in the Village
Location: The Village
Date: Friday, 09/04/2009
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.

7. Ice Cream Safari at Moonridge Zoo
Location: Moonridge Zoo
Date: Saturday, 09/05/2009
Time: 11:00 am – 02:00 am
URL: www.moonridgezoo.org

You are invited to experience a very flavorful and tasty adventure in the Moonridge Animal Park located in Big Bear Lake, California on Saturday September 5, 2009 starting at 11AM and lasting until the ice cream is all gone. You can buy one or more tickets for $5.00 each and get 5 scoops of ice cream. Five Ice Cream Stations, each with a different flavor, are located throughout the park. As you walk through the park among the animals, you can stop for tasty ice cream too. This year the Ice Cream Safari is sponsored by Rite Aid, North Pole Fudge & Ice Cream Company, and Get The Burger. The Friends of the Moonridge Zoo are hosting this event as a fun sweet-tooth experience. Standard park admission applies: Ages 11-59 $9.00, ages 3-10 and seniors $6.00, under 3 years old is free, and Friends the Moonridge Zoo members are free. For more information call 909-878-4200.

8. Canoe Tours at the Discovery Center
Location: Big Bear Discovery Center
Date: Saturday, Sunday
Time: 04:00 pm – 06:00 pm
URL: www.bigbeardiscoverycenter.com

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 Dates: May 22-May 31: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays; 4pm-6pm & Sunday; 9am-11am.
June 4 –September 6: Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays; 4pm-6pm & Sunday; 9am-11am.

9. Paul Ortuno Horsemanship Classes
Location: Los Vaqueros Arena in Big Bear City
Date: Monday, 09/07/2009
Time: 05:30 pm – 07:30 pm
URL: www.losvaquerosridingclub.comPaul Ortuno is continuing his summer-long horsemanship series at the Los Vaqueros Araena this year. Paul will take what you have learned with him or with Paul Dietz, and provide continuity for the development of the relationship between you and your horse! Join Paul on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 5:30 pm . For more information about the Paul Ortuno Horsemanship series, please call Paul Ortuno at 909-744-0899, email him at paulortuno@gmail.com, or visit his website: www.Paulortuno.com.

10. Big Rummage Sale at United Methodist Church
Location: Big Bear United Methodist Church
Date: Saturday, 09/05/2009
Time: 08:00 am – 03:00 pm

Big Bear United Methodist Church will hold a terrific Rummage Sale on Friday and Saturday, September 4 and 5. Hours open are 8 am to 3 pm. There will be a many items for sale, including furniture, linens, electronics, books, toys, CD’s, DVD’s, household small appliances, clothing and much more. Great bargains! Be sure to stop in to browse and buy. Our famous “Holy Hot Dogs” will be available for a nominal fee, if you wish to have a delicious quick lunch while you are buying! If you have items in good condition that you would like to donate to our sale, please drop them off at the church after August 26. If you have larger items that need to be picked up, call the church office to arrange a time to have them picked up. Please, no mattresses. The Church is located on the corner of North Shore Drive and Holden Ave in Big Bear City. For more information call: 909 585-4089.

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