Posts Tagged ‘Mountains’

Come On Up To Big Bear and Go For The Gold!

Friday, June 19th, 2009

view-of-big-bear-lake

The event, “The Seven Summits Of Big Bear” is back!  This is a challenge of hiking series to climb seven of the highest peaks surrounding the Big Bear Valley.

Two of the group hikes have already taken place, however, individuals may still hike Bertha Peak and Gray’s Peak on their own to be credited for the challenge.

The remaining Seven Summit hikes are Gold Mountain, June 27, 9 a.m.; Sugarlump/Bear Peak, July 19, 1 p.m.; Delamar Mountain, Aug. 1, 9 a.m.; Sugarloaf Mountain, Aug. 22, 8 a.m. and San Gorgonio, Sept. 19, at a time not yet determined.

Visit the website www.sevensummit-sofbigbear.org to get directions to the trail heads and hike descriptions. Hikers can download punch cards to track each peak conquered.

There are a set of small metal stamps hikers will use to mark punch cards with unique patterns to verify each hike. Punches will be available at the top of each peak at least for one month prior to the group hike date.

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There’s Gold in them their hills!

Friday, June 12th, 2009

I would personally like to thank our home owners for attending our Gold Rush event May 30th.  Many of you enjoyed panning for gold with the High Desert Gold Diggers. 

They seemed to inspire us to want to join a prospecting group.  I promised to get some info for you so you can join a group in your area.  Well, here it is!

The site: www.icmj.com/clubs-associations-govt-agencies.php will get you to a great list of clubs.  Just click on your state.  (I am sorry but there was no short cut for that address)!

www.goldprospectors.org is a GPAA (the guys from TV) site that gives you local chapters.  YOU DO NOT HAVE TO “DO” THE BUZZARD SPECIAL.  The magazine is good, but lots of ads.

I Googled:  prospecting clubs California and got quite a few hits.

NEVER, NEVER, NEVER, NEVER, buy equipment until you have been to a few meetings/outings.  Most things can be had USED, at a greatly discounted price.  Most clubs have outings and invite guests…you use their equipment to see what you really want.  I know lots of people with stuff they “needed” but don’t use!

Any questions, please call me, I would love to help you find your way into mining!

There is gold here in Big Bear!

Susan

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Big Bear History-There’s gold in them there hills…

Sunday, May 24th, 2009

Most folks know that Holcomb Valley is the place where gold was mined and taken from the mountains.  Did you know that many people still have claims up there and mine today!  I know this for a fact, as I am a miner!  I belong to two mining groups in the high desert and they both have claims up here! 

I must tell you that it is slim pickins, or should I say hard diggin, but you can  bet there is flour gold and a few pickers right here in our valley.  A friend of mine from the desert area told me of a place he found to find some little nuggets.  Ok, I am listening now!  Sure shootin, we will be going to that area in a few weeks.  I will let you know how it goes.

Mining is hard, dusty, dirty work in the mountains.  But I will tell you that when you see that shine in the bottom of your pan, you just keep digging!

The Discovery Center can give you mining information and I will be happy to assist you with reservations so you will be able to rest your weary head. 

Give me a call!

Susan

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If you like being bored, don’t come here!

Thursday, May 7th, 2009

I hear folks down the hill saying they are bored.  I can’t imagine being bored in Big Bear.  There are so many things to do here, there is “lots of somethings” for everybody!

Here is a list of what comes to mind…shopping, hiking, trail riding (bikes and cars), horse back riding, FISHING, boating, skiing (snow and water), pine cone collecting, swimming at the swim beach, going to the museum, mining for gold (yes, that is still happening here!), jet skiing, eagle watching, wildflower walks, bowling, history tours of the valley, geocaching, every church imaginable, skateboarding, sledding, golf, pirate ship tours, FISHING, parasailing, camping, Big Bear Queen and Sierra Belle lake tours, Discovery Center activities, dining, coffee and book locations, Village Theaters, FISHING, art galleries, get married, fly in a plane, and last but not least rent a special home or cabin!  I can help with the last one!

We promise to make your stay unforgettable, unbelieveable, and un-boring!  1-800-363-8303

Susan

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Don’t Miss The Big Bear Discovery Center

Saturday, April 25th, 2009


Have you heard of the Big Bear Discovery Center? It is an awesome facility that teaches about the nature and history of Big Bear, and gives great tips on where to hike, what kind of animals surround the valley and facts about the forest.

Big Bear Discovery Center

Big Bear Discovery Center

The Big Bear Discovery Center is located on the North Shore, and is open seven days a week, from 8am to 4:30 pm in the Winter, and 6:00 pm in the Summer.

This is a place not to be missed during your stay in Big Bear, it really opens your eyes to just how much this valley has to offer and all its beautiful natural wonders.

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Skiing Is Even Better In A T-Shirt

Sunday, March 15th, 2009

It is stunning up here right now, and I know you might have your worries about the snow conditions. But speaking as someone who has been skiing the last two days, there is nothing to fear. The coverage and snow is just great and the weather couldn’t be nicer.

Only in California can you go from the beach to the mountains in a matter of a couple hours, and there is nothing better than being able to ski a t-shirt, with the warm sun on your back, zooming down the mountain. ski-jump

So get on up here, cause we have some awesome specials on our cabins, and I guarantee you the conditions will not dissapoint.

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