Gateway Magazine RSACC (Fall 2017)

THE GATEWAY TO THE SAN BERNARDINO MTNS. 

A publication promoting the communities of 

Running Springs, Arrowbear, and Green Valley Lake 

Vol 2, No. 2 

Fall Edition 2017 

Sponsored by the Running Springs 

Area Chamber of Commerce 

Where To Find Great Fall Color : Page 4 

The Cut Above: Page 9 

SkyPark at Santa’s Village: Page 10 

Fall Events and Activities: Page 11 

Snow Valley’s High Speed 6 Seat Lift: Page 31 

Running Springs Area 

Chamber of Commerce 

P.O. Box 96 

Running Springs, CA 92382 

ECRWSS 

PRESRT STD 

ECRWSS 

U.S. POSTAGE 

PAID 

EDDM Retail 

POSTAL CUSTOMER 

Fall Colors in the San 

Bernardino Mountains 

1Fall 2017 Gateway Magazine 

1

Surroundings and Economy 

Running Springs is a mountain community in the 

San Bernardino Mountains. It is an inholding in the 

San Bernardino National Forest. Situated at the junction 

of SR-18 and SR-330, it is a major gateway to 

the mountain communities of Lake Arrowhead, Arrowbear, 

Green Valley Lake, and Big Bear and is the 

closest community to Snow Valley Mountain Resort. 

It lies some 16 miles northeast of the city of Highland, 

California, up State Highway 330, at an elevation 

of 6,030 feet. While there is no primary industry 

in Running Springs, there are service industries 

geared to the tourist market, as the San Bernardino 

National Forest is a highly popular year-round tourist 

destination. Also, taking advantage of the forested 

setting, the area is home to multiple summer 

camps, such as Pali Adventures, which also houses 

an outdoor education program known as Pali Institute. 

Additionally, Running Springs, together with surrounding 

communities, form a bedroom community 

for commuters who are employed in San Bernardino 

and points beyond who are willing to tolerate the 

notorious Southern California commute in order to 

Surroundings: cont. on page 6 

ABOUT THE PUBLICATION: 

The Gateway Magazine is mailed and distributed to 

areas of Running Springs, Arrowbear, and Green Valley 

Lake. Our unique area sports a mountain bike area 

for off-road biking, a full service ski area, two small 

lakes with great fi shing, and tons of hiking trails and 

well as shops, antique stores, and great places to eat. 

The Running Springs Magazine is also distributed for customers 

and visitors for pick up in the above areas and other 

locations on the mountain as well as targeted locations and 

visitor centers ‘down the hill’ in San Bernardino County. 

Those locations are on file. 

A special thanks to all the members of the Running Springs 

Area Chamber of Commerce as without them this magazine 

would not be possible. 

Design by STEP Advertising (P.O. Box 2725, Running Springs, CA 

92382 • 909)939-2522 • Stepadvertising53@gmail.com 

Front Cover photo:Courtesy of Mike Lee/Starlight Photography 

Most Photography throughout publication by Mike Lee/Starlight 

Photography unless otherwise noted. 

Articles/info submitted by Amber Woodyard, Sarah Jamison, 

Kevin Somes, Lynette Eastwood and chamber members. 

Information is believed to be accurate at time of publishing. 

No reproduction of any material herein unless authorized 

in writing by the Running Springs Area Chamber of 

Commerce. 

President’s Message 

As I begin my 10th consecutive term as President of the 

Running Springs Area Chamber of Commerce, I’d like to 

reflect on just how unique and special the People of our 

communities truly are. The Running Springs Communities 

have been through many challenges in the past 10 years 

including the Slide Fire in 2007, a major nationwide economic 

recession as well as the heavy rains that caused 

damage to Highway 330 and closed the road for approximately 

6 months. While our People and Businesses have 

been through such challenging times, we have all worked 

together as a Community to make a difference and the 

Chamber and Community at large continue to work hard 

to make a difference that will lead Arrowbear, Green Valley 

Lake and Running Springs well into the future. 

Our Communities have plenty of activities and unique 

outdoor experiences. During the Fall months, enjoy the 

ever changing colors of our local foliage, awesome hiking, 

late season fishing and much more. In particular, the new 

Running Springs Area Chamber of Commerce will host 

its annual Membership Meeting and Installation Dinner at 

Snow Valley Mountain Resort on Saturday, October 28. 

More details about the Installation Dinner are available online 

at runningspringschamber.com and all are welcome to 

join us for an evening of great food, networking, entertainment 

and fun. 

As we move towards Winter, the Chamber will be working 

on an all new Marketing Plan and will be applying for 

funding from the San Bernardino County Unincorporated 

Chambers of Commerce Tourism Incentive Pilot Program. 

The goal is to work to strengthen our local businesses 

which will make our Communities a better place to live, 

work and enjoy for all. Stay tuned to the Chamber’s website 

(runningspringschamber.com), our social media channels 

and articles in the Mountain Lifestyle newspaper for 

the latest updates on our progress. 

Best wishes to our local Communitiy and visitors for an 

enjoyable Fall season! 

Kevin Somes, President of the Running Springs Area 

Chamber of Commerce 

INSIDE THE PAGES: 

Page 2-Economy / President’s Message 

Page 3-Mission Statement / Board of Directors 

Page 4-Where to fi nd Fall color 

Page 7-Hikes and More Hikes 

Page 8-History of Running Springs and Area 

Page 9-The Cut Above 

Page 10-SkyPark at Santa’s Village 

Page 16 & 17 Area Map with Local Hikes 

Page 18-Emergency Services / R.S.Safety Coalition 

Page 22-Places of Worship / Agencies 

Page 23-Mountain Biking / Cycling 

Page 24-Arrowbear Lake 

Page 24-Green Valley Lake 

Pages 26-31-Chamber Membership Listings 

Page 31-Snow Valley’s new six seat chairlift 

2 Fall 2017 

Gateway Magazine 

MISSION STATEMENT 

The Running Springs Area Chamber of Commerce is 

an independent advocate of business interests for its 

diverse membership, exercising its infl uence regionally 

to create a strong local economy. The purpose 

of the Chamber shall be to promote the commercial, 

industrial and civic interests of the Running Springs 

Area by sponsoring and encouraging: 

• Advertising for the area 

• Better living & working conditions 

• The promotion of year-round recreational activity 

• The conservation of the natural resources of this 

community 

VICE PRESIDENT 

Michael Lee 

Starlight Photography 

TREASURER 

Michael Scullin 

Deer Lick Car Wash 

PRESIDENT 

Kevin Somes 

Snow Valley 

Mountain Resort 

SECRETARY 

Terisa Bonito 

First Mountain Bank, div. 

of Premier Business Bank 

ADMINISTRATIVE 

ASSISTANT 

Linda Peabody 

2016-2017 

Board of Directors 

Debbie Harper 

G & D Signs 

Erica Makeig 

Showtime Custom Coach 

Dixi Willemse 

Running Springs Water 

Connie Riach 

Running Springs Escrow 

Susan Heisler 

A Cut Above 

Jennifer Sireika 

Pali Adventures 

Joan Moseley 

Mountain Top Echoes 


Fall 2017 3

Recent Fall color in Green Valley Lake • Photo by S.Peter 

Where To Find Fall Color 

by Steven Peter 

To our friends below in the valleys and along the 

coast, trees appear to turn from green to brown and 

it may seem like an absence of seasons and color. 

For those lucky enough to live in higher elevations in 

Southern California, we are given a yearly show in the 

fall with rich colors of yellow, orange, and red leaves 

before dropping onto the ground. Mostly, the leaves 

turn in our local mountains a little later than in the Eastern 

Sierra. But, by mid-October to early November, 

most have either blown off with the Santa Ana winds 

or are just hanging in there and fall days later. Oak 

trees are showing their yellow color on Highways 18 

and 330 coming up into the mountains. 

The higher the elevation, the quicker the leaves 

have turned. The phrase ‘turned’ in this sense, means 

Don’t miss out on the Chamber’s Annual Installation 

Dinner on Saturday, October 28 at Hootman Center. Enjoy 

fantastic entertainment, a delicious Prime Rib Buffet 

provided by Bacchus Restaurant Group (Blondies) and 

an evening of honoring local awards recipients. Dinner 

is open to the public. Information is available on the 

Chamber’s website. (Photo Credit: Mike Lee) 

that it has changed or developed new color. People 

who search out color are called ‘leaf peepers’ and usually 

traverse areas of higher elevation. In Southern 

California, most deciduous trees that are ‘color changers’ 

are in larger quantity in the mountains. The cooler 

climates display the better range in color at the higher 

elevations. 

When coming up Highway 330, you can spot the 

yellow leaves of the oaks that are changing already 

along the highway. The drive towards Big Bear Lake 

on Highway 18 shows color here and there until you 

arrive into Arrowbear Lake and spot the large Quaking 

Aspen along the highway. Quaking Aspens glitter silvery 

green in the spring and summer, but turn a bright 

yellow in the fall. 

Approximately 

two miles down the 

road past Arrowbear 

Lake is the 

turnoff for Green 

Valley Lake. Taking 

that road in either 

early morning or 

late afternoon, the 

sun glows through 

the yellowing 

leaves to give the 

appearance of an 

otherworldly hue. 

Additionally, on a 

quiet morning or 

late afternoon with 

no wind, you might 

catch a beautiful 

serene view of the 

lake with the fall 

Fall Color near Deep Creek • Mike 

Lee/Starlight Photoraphy 

color surrounding and mirroring it up to the sky. Make 

sure you have a camera with you as you don’t want to 

miss this scenery. 

For the less adventurous, you might travel west on 

Highway 18 from Running Springs and visit the Heap’s 

Peak Arboretum. A great variety of trees and fall color 

will greet you as you walk the easy half mile hike. An interpretive 

trail will explain the different trees and plants 

native to the San Bernardino Mountains throughout the 

hike. Along the way you may see lots of green Bracken 

Fern on the hillsides turning brown and hibernating for 

the winter. 

If you would like to get a glorious 360-degree view, a 

quick drive up to Keller Peak and Children’s Forest just 

off Highway 18 would be just the ticket. The spectacular 

view from Children’s Forest will display the view 



RUNNING SPRINGS 

sity of 885.1 per square mile, of which 1,419 (73.0%) 

Demographics 

The 2010 United States Census reported that Running 

Springs had a population of 4,862. The population 

density was 1,154.0 people per square mile. The racial 

makeup of Running Springs was 4,325 (89.0%) White 

(79.8% Non-Hispanic White), 23 (0.5%) African American, 

47 (1.0%) Native American, 50 (1.0%) Asian, 6 

(0.1%) Pacific Islander, 146 (3.0%) from other races, 

and 265 (5.5%) from two or more races. Hispanic or 

Latino of any race were 695 persons (14.3%). 

The Census reported that 4,862 people (100% of 

the population) lived in households, 0 (0%) lived in 

non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were 

institutionalized. 

There were 1,944 households, out of which 611 

(31.4%) had children under the age of 18 living in 

them, 1,026 (52.8%) were opposite-sex married couples 

living together, 171 (8.8%) had a female householder 

with no husband present, 106 (5.5%) had a 

male householder with no wife present. There were 

114 (5.9%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 

38 (2.0%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 

477 households (24.5%) were made up of individuals 

and 140 (7.2%) had someone living alone who was 65 

years of age or older. The average household size was 

2.50. There were 1,303 families (67.0% of all households); 

the average family size was 2.99. 

The population was spread out with 1,119 people 

(23.0%) under the age of 18, 375 people (7.7%) aged 

18 to 24, 1,157 people (23.8%) aged 25 to 44, 1,672 

people (34.4%) aged 45 to 64, and 539 people (11.1%) 

who were 65 years of age or older. The median age 

was 41.7 years. For every 100 females there were 

105.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, 

there were 103.4 males. 

There were 3,729 housing units at an average den- 

were owner-occupied, and 525 (27.0%) were occupied 

by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 

5.3%; the rental vacancy rate was 12.6%. 3,450 people 

(71.0% of the population) lived in owner-occupied 

housing units and 1,412 people (29.0%) lived in rental 

housing units. 

According to the 2010 United States Census, Running 

Springs had a median household income of 

$59,111. 



Where To Find Fall Color: From pg. 4 

around the forest and showcase the lakes among the 

fall color. And if you are not afraid of heights, try Keller 

Peak Lookout, where you can see the desert to the 

north, the San Bernardino Valley and beyond to the 

south, and on a clear day, the reflection of the ocean 

in the far distance. 

Please Call Us 

For All Your 

Painting Needs 

FREE ESTIMATES 

Bonded & Insured 

•Interior/Exterior •Acoustic Ceiling Removal 

•Residential/Commercial •Wallpaper Removal 

•Decking Finishes •Texture 

•Cabinet Finishes •Drywall Repair 

•Stains and Varnishes •Dock Painting 

Integrity • Reliability • Cleanliness 

(909) 273-0466 

zpainting@yahoo.com • Lic. #904532 

A familar site in Running Springs as you leave the main 

part of town on Hilltop Blvd. Photo by Michael Lee/ Starlight 

Photography 

Surroundings: from page 2 

live above the city's considerable smog and pollution. 

Running Springs is a member community of the 

Rim of the World, an inhabited stretch of the San Bernardino 

Mountains and wholly contained in the San 

Bernardino National Forest. The Rim (as it is locally 

known) extends from Crestline to Big Bear, a distance 

of some 30 miles. Running Springs is served by 

Charles Hoffman Elementary in Running Springs, Rim 

of the World High School and Mary Putnam Henck Intermediate 

School both situated in Lake Arrowhead. 

Logging in the San Bernardino Mountains was once 

done on a large scale, with the Brookings Lumber 

Company operation the largest. It operated on 8,000 

acres (32 km2) between Fredalba and Hunsaker Flats 

(present-day Running Springs), and extended northward 

to Heap's Ranch and Lightningdale (near Green 

Valley Lake) between 1899 and 1912. It built a logging 

railroad to bring logs to the mill at Fredalba. About 

60% of the finished lumber was hauled by wagon down 

the steep grades to the Molino box factory in Highland, 

CA, which made packing crates for the citrus grown 

in the area. The remaining 40% went to the company's 

retail lumber yard in San Bernardino. In 1912, 

the company dismantled the Fredalba sawmill and 

moved much of the machinery to Brookings, Oregon. 

Bright red spalsh of color at Rocky’s Roadhouse in 

early October • Photos by S. Peter 

Quaking Aspen background in Arrowbear Lake (top right) 

Oak trees on Running Springs School Road (bottom right) 





RUNNING SPRINGS HISTORY 

The mule drawn Log Hauler or “slip tongue” depicts 

the rich history of logging in the Running Springs 

area, which in 1890 was first named “Hunsaker Flats.” 

Immigration to the valley below and the 

orange groves of Redlands set the stage for 

the logging industry for box crates and building 

lumber in the San Bernardino Mountains. 

The Highland Lumber Company and later the 

Brookings Lumber Company conducted substantial 

logging operations from Fredalba to Green Valley 

Lake. They even operated a narrow gauge railway 

for transporting logs to the mill located in what is now 

Fredalba and Smiley Park, directly south of Running 

Springs. Lumber was precariously hauled down the 

“City Creek Toll Road,” later named Highway 330. 

The logging industry gave way to property investors 

and in the 1920’s the first community subdivisions 

for vacation properties and camps arose. With the continued 

population growth of Southern California, these 

beautiful San Bernardino Mountains have provided unsurpassed 

opportunities for recreation and year-round 

living. Come and discover the majesty of the Running 

Springs Area, the “Gateway to the San Bernardinos!” 

Chamber President Kevin Somes presents Dr. 

Roma Nall with a Certificate of Recognition on 

September 1. Nall Advanced Chiropractic held a 

cake reception commemorating 5 years of serving 

the Running Springs Communities. New updated 

wooden-type plaques were given out to all current 

chamber members and are by far the nicest on the 

mountain. (Photo credit: Dave Miller) 

THE CUT ABOVE 

by Mike Lee 

As you traverse Hilltop Blvd. through Running 

Springs, you will see the family and barber salon 

called The Cut Above. The vibe is upscale but still casual, 

warm and always a fun place to go for excellent 

beauty services. The staff continues to train and offer 

the classics plus 

the latest in hairstyling, 

coloring, 

facials, waxing 

and nails. Because 

they offer 

a wide array of 

skilled services 

at great prices 

plus professional hair products, you won’t have to 

travel down the hill to have a quality salon experience. 

The owner and stylist, Suzie Heisler, has been keeping 

Running Springs beautiful for over 37 years! Suzie 

is a licensed barber, however her clientele is mostly 

women who benefit from her years of experience and 

expertise in precision cuts, color and highlights. 

This year The Cut Above welcomes two people 

into the salon, Coco Garcia and Melissa Baesa. Coco 

is a hairstylist and a manicurist who does a lovely job 

on the fingers and toes. Coco is offering some new 

services, hair extensions and lashes. If you have a 

special event or a wedding coming up call Coco! She 

loves doing the formal hairstyles plus nails and makeup 

for the bride and her bridesmaids. 

Melissa is the skin and body care expert at The 

Cut Above. Melissa is now offering her healing and relaxing 

beauty services including facials, dermabrasion 

and chemical peels, make-up and waxing services. 

Men enjoy pampering while having waxing and other 

facial services. I recommend a visit to Melissa in her 

clean, cozy and warm space on the lower level. You 

can access parking for her space from Commercial 

Way behind and below The Cut Above. By the way- 

She is offering a pumpkin facial special during October! 

Stylist Kersy Orton, a stylist with over 10 years 

at the salon, is well known and respected as a colorist 

and hair stylist. Kersy has her own little creative 

space in the salon that children from preschool to high 

school love to visit. She loves to work with her clients 

to create a unique and vibrant one of a kind look. Hey 

and kiddos get a complementary colored spray, with 

mom’s okay, of course. 

new 

new 

Family Salon 

Nail • Hair • Skin Care 

909 867.2111 

• Acrylic • Gels 

• Mani • Pedi 

• Facials • Body Waxing 

• Make-Up • Lashes 

• Spray Tan 

Barbering & Creative Styles 

Perms • Hi-Lites • Permanent 

& Demi Coloring • Pastels • Neons 

-Mention This Ad for a 10% Discount- 

31966 Hilltop Blvd. 

Running Springs, 92382 

www.cutaboverunningsprings.com 

By Mike Scullin 





SkyPark at Santa’s Village at Dusk (Photo by Nicole Davis) 

SkyPark at Santa’s Village Gearing Up For The Season! 

by Steven Peter 

Santa’s Village is turning out to be a premiere destination 

and it is starting to have activities on a daily 

basis during the days the park is open. The park 

packed them in during the three concerts it held for 

the Blue Jay Jazz Festival on consecutive Thursday 

nights in August of this year. 

The park has additionally obtained actors that 

are called ‘Northwood Characters’ who are excited 

to welcome you back to a nostalgic ‘Christmas in the 

Woods’! They will weave stories and will entertain with 

fun antics on the November 9th opening of the holiday 

season. Opening day is planned to be a day to pull out 

all the stops for the park. Additionally, the park will be 

open 7 days a week until January 7th. 

Pumpkins in the Pines is the park’s contribution towards 

Fall and Halloween. Trick or Treating is nightly 

from 4-6PM during park open days and on Saturdays 

there is a skate night from 5-9PM. Entertainment is 

abundant as there is an open mic night on Thursdays 

from 6-9PM along with Live Music from local bands. 

2 Great Locations-Side by Side-Your Gift Headquarters 

Do some early Christmas Shopping! 

Artfull Gifts Home For the Holidays 

31976 Hilltop Blvd., Running Springs 

(909)867-4843 

Ice Rink ready for skaters at SkyPark at Santa’s Village 

(Photo by Nicole Davis) 

On Veterans Day, November 11th, there will be a 

10K and 5K ‘fun run’ supporting the Travis Mills Foundation. 

Starting on November 24th, Breakfast with Santa 

will begin and run through the Christmas season. 

About SkyPark at Santa’s Village: 

SkyPark at Santa’s Village is a North Pole-themed 

outdoor adventure park nestled deep in the San Bernardino 

National Forest. With attractions, restaurants 

and shops in an historic log cabin village, SkyPark provides 

guests the opportunity to experience the wonder 

of nature as they bike, hike, fi sh or climb in the Sky- 

Park Northwoods. During the holiday season, behold 

the magic of Santa’s Christmas Village as SkyPark 

is transformed into a winter wonderland of fun for the 

whole family. 

There are 18 historic log buildings in the park that 

were renovated from the original Santa’s Village, which 

opened on May 28, 1955. SkyPark at Santa’s Village 

sits on 230 acres and reaches an elevation of 5,910 

feet. 

The 30 months of restoration and transformation 

of Santa’s Village to the present-day Skypark at Santa’s 

Village included the planting of 6,000 indigenous 

trees as part of a reforestation project in partnership 

with CAL FIRE and several other conservation organizations. 

Among the features of the park are SkyPark Adventure 

Zipline, which soars high above the park and 

through the majesty of the Northwoods; Frozen Falls 

Climbing Tower, which has a waterfall, a rare feature 

of climbing towers; and the Silver Bells Skating Pond, 

the only full-sized, public ice rink in the San Bernardino 

Mountains. 



Fall Events In the Gateway 

October 2017 Schedule Of Events 

October 3rd 

Govermental Affairs Meeting (8:00AM-9:00AM) 

October 10th 

RSACC Meeting (Hootman Center-6:30PM) 

October 14th 

Pine Cone Festival at Rim Nordic (9AM-4:30PM) 

October 28th 

Fall Festival at Charles Hoffman Elementary-(1PM-4PM) 

October 28th 

Running Springs Area Chamber of Commerce 

Installation Dinner at Snow Valley (5PM-9PM) 

• Installation of 2017-2018 RSACC officers (5PM-9PM) 

October 31st (2PM-5PM) 

-Trick or Treat with downtown Running Springs merchants. 

October 31st (2PM-5PM) 

-Trunk or Treat with Springs of Life Church 

November 2017 Schedule Of Events 

November 7th 

Govermental Affairs Meeting (8:00AM-9:00AM) 

November 11h 

Veterans Day Flag Raising (11AM-town flag tower) 

November 14th 

RSACC Meeting (Hootman Center-6:30PM) 

November 23rd 

FREE Thanksgiving Dinner at Hootman Center (12PM- 

3PM)-Sponsored by the Golden Oaks Seniors 

November 24th 

Tree Lighting Ceremony in Green Valley Lake (8 PM) 

December 2017 Schedule Of Events 

December 1st 

Tree Lighting Ceremony in Running Springs w/ Santa 

(8 PM) 

Celebrating 17 Years 

in Running Springs! 

Rustique Furniture 

32088 Hilltop Blvd, Hwy 18, Running Springs 

(909) 867-7071 

One of a Kind Furniture Designed By Nature 



Running Springs Escrow, Inc. 

Jan Mack 

Escrow Assistant 

CONSTANCE F. RIACH 

Senior Escrow Officer 

Eric Gomez 

Escrow Officer 

(909) 867-2179 • Fax (909) 867-4409 

2651 Secret Dr. • P.O. Box 59 • Running Springs, CA 92382 

E-Mail: connie@rsescrow.com 

CAMPING 

Located at the end of 

Green Valley Lake Road 

(off Hwy. 18) near Running 

Springs and Arrowbear 

Lake, you’ll climb 

the windy road to get to 

the small community of 

Green Valley Lake. As 

you drive through you’ll 

find your worries and 

stress melting away. 

This campground is 

filled with huge beautiful 

trees that provide a lot of 

shade for campers and 

its tranquil setting adds 

Green Vly Lake Campground to the outdoor experience 

that campers seek and appreciate. 

The campground, maintained by the U.S. Forest 

Service, lies beyond the lake and past the Green 

Valley Lake Fire station. Just keep driving through 

“town” and you’ll end up at the campground. Relax, 

breathe deeply and know that a comforting, tranquil 

experience is there to greet you. 

There are some requirements that campers 

need to know. While there are fire rings in some of the 

camping areas, depending on fire restrictions, whichchange 

regularly, sometimes the fire rings cannot be 

used. Likewise, sometimes riding off-road vehicles is 

not allowed inside campground boundaries. “Know before 

you go” is recommended by the Forest Service. 

You can call (909) 382-2790 for current restrictions 

or visit www.fs.fed.us/recreation. The tranquil campground 

has tables, flush toilets and water and campers 

can use their portable propane stoves. 

Campsites are available on a first-come, firstserve 

basis. One of the cautions that the Forest Service 

gives is that all campers should be aware that 

there are bear 

signs posted 

throughout the 

area because, 

after all, they 

do live on the 

mountain. 

Always call 

ahead to verify 

that any of the 

campsites are 

available and 

check with the 

closest ranger 

station. 



Children’s National Forest • photo by Lynette Eastwood 

HIKING 

The Best Hikes Near Running Springs 

There are so many great little hiking trails in 

the Running Springs area. You can spend weeks 

out here in our pretty alpine forests and not hike 

the same trails. The very best of these trails 

are located at either Keller Peak or Rim Nordic. 

If you go for a drive up Keller Peak Road you will 

see trails all over the place on both sides of the road. 

The most popular trail is Exploration Trail which is well 

signed and starts 

at the bottom of 

Keller Peak Road. 

You can start hiking 

it here or you 

can drive three 

miles up Keller 

Peak Road. Just 

after the road 

forks make a 

right and there is a large parking area right there 

where you can hike downbound on Exploration Trail. 

This upper part of the trail winds through a manzanita 

forest and has a glorious view of the valley below. 

If you enjoy rock climbing, about a mile below the 

junction on Keller Peak that takes you to either the 

look out tower or the Children’s Forest nature loop 

there is a large stack of boulders on the north side 

of the road that is great for climbing. If you follow the 

trail along the rock face you can climb to the top of 

the boulders. This is an excellent place to watch the 

sunset (Bring flashlights for the walk down in the dark!) 

If you have small children with you, check 

out the Children’s Forest nature loop where 

the road merges to the left (opposite way from 

the lookout tower). This is a nice half mile stroll 

through the forest with views of Snow Valley. 

Another great hike in Running Springs is Coyote 

Rock Trail. This trailhead lies in the very back of the 

upper ball field at Charles Hoffman Elementary School. 

The first half mile up this trail is incredibly steep. After 

that the trail gets a lot easier. You can follow this trail 

up to Coyote Rock to check out the view, or follow it 

back to Mill Peak and Keller Peak if you take one of the 

northern bound legs. This is one of our newer hiking 

trails in Running Springs and it leads to some excellent 

view points! It is another great one to watch the sunset! 

Every year hundreds of hikers from around the 

world traverse the 2,650 miles of the Pacific Crest 

Trail between Mexico and Canada. It’s not unheard of 

to see these folks hitch hiking on the sides of roads 

and highways in the early spring months as they have 

not seen a city, a grocery store or a hot shower in 

weeks sometimes. Because of recent movies like 

Wild, the PCT and thru-hiking has become way more 

popular in the last few years. 

In the Green Valley Lake and Big Bear area we 

have many Trail Angels, local people who live close 

to towns along the Pacific Crest Trail and help out the 

hikers when they are in need of a hot shower, laundry 

services or a hot meal. Many of these folks have 

spent hours on the trail themselves and many have 

thru-hiked the PCT and know just how grueling of a 

journey its thousands of miles are. If you happen to be 

interested in helping out these hikers or being a trail 

angel yourself check out the Facebook group Pacific 

Crest Trail Angels. 

Keller Peak Area nearing Sunset 



FISHING 

There are two lakes in the area that boast very good 

fishing. Green Valley Lake stocks fish on a regular basis 

during the fishing season, while Arrowbear Lake is 

open mainly Spring and Summer and dries up most 

of the time in the fall. Arrowbear stocks fish in the 

Spring. 

Green Valley Lake is the only lake that allows swimming 

in the immediate area. It is 30 minutes closer in 

the mountains than Big Bear Lake. It is stocked on a 

regular basis during the regular fishing season that 

ends around Labor Day. 

There are no private boats or float-tubes allowed on 

the lake. There are rowboats, paddleboats, and kayaks 

available for rent at the boat house (open 6am-8pm) 

Price is $15/3hrs. 

Fishing is $15.00 for adults, an extra $1 for another 

pole (two is max). $8 for children 4-15. Trout are the 

main action here. They are stocked regularly by the 

DFG and private hatcheries. There are also Bass, Catfish, 

and Crappie in the lake. The lake usually freezes 

in the winter. No ice fishing is allowed. Information: 

(909) 867-2009 and the website, with an in-depth fishing 

report, is www.gvlfishing.com. 

WINTER SPORTS 

Snow Valley Mountain 

Resort is one of the 

largest resorts in the 

San Bernardino National 

Forest and offers two 

mountains of fun. With 

a fantastic Snow Sports 

School, Snow Play (sledding), 

a wide variety of 

lifts and terrain over 240 

acres plus other services, 

Snow Valley offers a great 

resort experience close to home. More information is 

available at www.snow-valley.com 

The Running Springs Area is home to three winter 

sports facilities. Snowdrift Snow Tubing Park, Rim Nordic 

Cross Country Ski Area and Snow Valley Mountain 

Resort provide recreational opportunities for hundreds 

of thousands of visitors annually. 

Snowdrift Snow Tubing Park is Southern California’s 

longest operating snow tubing park as well as the largest 

in the region. Participants have access to a variety 

of slopes and are provided a tube to ride down on. 

The ride is fast and exciting. Full details are available at 

www.snowdrift.net. 

Hikes and More Hikes 

by Lynette Eastwood 

National Children’s Forest 

One of the most popular hikes in the San Bernardino 

Mountains is the hike through the National Children’s 

Forest. The total size of the forest is 3400 acres which 

includes forests, meadows and some rather large boulders. 

It has some of the most beautiful scenery in the 

San Bernardino Mountains, being near the top of some 

smaller mountains opening unto a bluff with very few 

trees. The area was created in 1970, after a fire known 

as the Bear Fire, due to the replanting of trees bearing 

the names of children. There is a .75 mile Interpretive 

Trail at the top of Keller Peak next to the forest and is 

still very popular today. 

In 1993, the first trail was established by a group 

of children from around the country. In addition, there 

is a Visitor Information Center, an Environmental Education 

Program, a Youth Leadership Volunteer Program, 

and an active reforestation program. All this to 

teach children how to be stewards of the land through 

education and opportunities. Additionally, there are 

maps (both hiking and biking), camping information, 

and general info on the history of the area. The center 

is adjacent to the Deerlick Fire Station on Hwy. 18 in 

Running Springs, approximately 1 mile east of Highway 

330. The phone to the Visitor Information Center 

is (909) 867-5996. 

The Sequoia Trail, Heaps Peak Arboretum 

The Sequoia Trail at the Arboretum is about a 

one-mile loop that is accessible to the physically challenged. 

It is easy for all visitors to walk, especially families 

with young children in strollers, as well as, older 

walkers. A trail guide can be found at a blue box on the 

kiosk near the trailhead. Hikers will find trees such as 

the Arizona Cypress, Giant Sequoia, Sugar Pine, Knob 

Cone Pine, Coulter Pine, Black Oak, Quaking Aspen, 

White Fir, and Dogwood. A whole array of wildflowers 

are in bloom between March and October. 

There are three foot bridges that extend over 

seasonal creeks, and a natural seep (Horseshoe 

Springs) where wildlife can be viewed, especially birds, 

year-round. Another feature on the trail is the cone 

boxes that display the cones of the three main species 

of pine trees found on the site. 

Near the end of the trail are the Giant Sequoias 

and Dogwood groves that are spectacular in the 

spring. Benches along the trail provide a place to stop 

and relax and enjoy the sounds of the forest. 

DINING OUT 

Toto’s Restaurant 


Phone: (909) 867-2469 

Deep Creek Drive- In 

32890 Hilltop Blvd., Arrowbear 

Phone: (909) 867-3700 

Neo’s Pizza House 


Phone: (909) 867-5373 

Old Country Coffee Shop 

32019 Holiday Lane, Running Springs 

Phone:(909) 867-3100 

Blondies Grill & Bar 

33227 Hilltop Blvd., Arrowbear 

Phone: (909) 867-9000 

Rocky’s Outpost & Trading Co. 


Phone: (909) 939-0501 

The Malt Shoppe 

33249 Green Valley Lake Rd., Green Valley Lake 

Phone: (909) 939-0515 

COCKTAIL LOUNGE / BAR 

Eagles Nest Tavern 

33257 Green Valley Lake Rd., Green Valley Lake 

Phone: (909) 685-4757 

The Fireside Bar 

32031 Holiday Lane, Running Springs 

Phone: (909) 867-2698 





6 

1 Skyforest 

Local Hikes 

1. Heaps Peak/Arboretum (Easy) 

2. Coyote Rock Trail (Medium/Hard) 

3. Exploration Trail (Medium) 

4. Children’s Forest (Easy) 

5. Keller Peak (Easy/Medium) 

6. 2N19 (GVL) (difficult) 

7. Little Green Valley Lake Trail 

(difficult) 

7 

3 

USFS Visitor’s Center 

(only open in Summer) 

2 

5 

4 





Veteran’s Day Flagpole Raising 

Every Veteran’s Day the citizens of Running Springs 

have gotten together for 20-30 minutes on November 

11th at the flagpole at the cross street of Holiday Lane 

(downtown) and Hwy. 18 across from Neo’s Pizza to 

celebrate Veteran’s Day. This year as always, it will be 

held at 11 AM on November 11th. Joan Moseley, chamber 

board member, will lead the brief service and flag 

raising. (Above picture is of local veterans- photo by 

Mike Lee/Starlight Photography). 

MEDICAL & EMERGENCY 

SERVICES 

Any Emergency 911 

Sheriff (24Hr. non-emergency) 909-337-6131 

California Highway Patrol 909-867-2791 

Fire Departments (non-emergency) 

Arrowbear Lake Fire Dept. 909-867-3479 

Green Valley Lake Fire Dept. 909-867-2176 

Running Springs Fire Dept. 909-867-2630 

Mountains Community Hospital Rural 

Health Clinic, Running Springs 909-336-9715 

Road Conditions 

Local 

909-337-SNOW 

State Highway (Caltrans) 800-427-7623 

Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Department 909-336-0600 

RUNNING SPRINGS 

SAFETY COALITION 

“Enhancing the lives of the mountaintop communities through 

education, awareness and involvement” 

The community of Running Springs has elected to 

take an active role in maintaining the safety of their 

neighborhood and town. The Running Springs Safety 

Coalition is a volunteer group purposing to work together 

on community projects to reduce drug abuse, 

homelessness, vandalism, and general crime in the 

town of Running Springs. Meetings are held on the 

third Wednesday of every month at the Springs of Life 

Church, 31960 Hilltop Blvd. in Running Springs. 

The goal for the Running Springs Safety Coalition is 

to provide residents of Running Springs and the surrounding 

areas with the information, resources and 

skills necessary to empower them to take an active 

role in the safety of themselves, their families, properties, 

and businesses. By working together, through 

vigilant community awareness and direct resident 

involvement, combined with the assistance of law 

enforcement, we hope to make a safer difference in 

Running Springs. For more info call (909) 493-SAFE 

(7233) or email rssc@mail.com 

Keller Peak Lookout • Photo by Lynette Eastwood 

Keller Peak Fire Lookout 

Celebrates 90 Years 

by Lynette Eastwood 

On October 21, 2017, the birthday of Keller Peak 

Fire Lookout was celebrated by San Bernardino National 

Forest staff members who invited the public to 

attend the celebration. Balloons were at the gate leading 

up to this historical and beneficial fire lookout built 

in 1926. The lookout, road, and peak are named for 

Ally Carlin Keller, born in San Bernardino in 1868, who 

at one time was an employee of the Forest Service 

Keller Peak Fire Lookout, though not the first lookout 

built in the San Bernardino National Forest, is the 

oldest remaining “original” tower, located three miles 

east of Running Springs at an elevation of 7882 feet. 

The peak is reached from the Keller Peak road from 

Highway 18, 1.5 miles east of Running Springs. It has 

a fire lookout, cliffs, and a meadow adjacent. Children’s 

Forest is located on the road from the highway to the 

peak. 

You can view two memorial plaques at Keller Peak 

Fire Lookout. The first designates the 1926-built tower 

as a historic landmark. The second, located 200 yards 

to the west, marks the spot where a B-26 bomber 

crashed December 30, 1941. Some of the wreckage 

is still visible. 

Besides Keller Peak Fire Lookout’s firefighting advantages 

for the public’s safety and its historical significance, 

the view from the tower is unbelievably fantastic. 

There are excellent views of the San Bernardino 

Mountains including three lakes: Arrowhead, Gregory, 

and Silverwood. On a clear afternoon day, views of the 

Pacific Ocean and Santa Catalina Island are also possible. 

Left to Right, Dan Morrison, longtime 

supporter of the lookout program 

along with Pam and George Morey at 

Keller Peak lookout base. 

The Keller 

Peak Fire Lookout 

is open to 

the public from 

9am - 5pm 

daily from Memorial 

Day to 

mid-November. 

This lookout is 

located east 

of Running 

Springs on Forest 

Road 1N96. 

This 5-mile 

road is paved 

all the way to 

the fire lookout. 

If you are an 

avid hiker there 

are several hiking 

trails available 

for all enthusiasts. The Forest Service also has a 

special bike trail as another avenue to reach the tower. 

Keller Peak Fire Lookout tower is manned by 

trained volunteers. For information on becoming a 

Lookout volunteer, contact www.mountainsfoundation. 

org/fire-lookouts. 

NEWSPAPER 

we strive to bring upbeat news, entertainment 

and things to do on the mountain. 

we don’t have to sell our headlines as 

the paper is free 

upgraded newsprint paper product 

• four-color-all pages 

• information about our mountain communities 

• upbeat news 

• utilizing direct mail & pick-up locations 

P.O. Box 2725 Running Springs, CA 92382 

(909) 939-2522 





RUNNING SPRINGS AREA PARKS 

and other facilties 

Lakeside-Green Valley Lake’s New Park • Photo by Mike Lee 

In Green Valley Lake near the Green Valley 

Lake Club House sits Lakeside Park and playground. 

The park was installed and opened during the 2016 

summer season. The park came about through a longterm 

lease agreement with the Green Valley Mutual 

Water Company for the plot of land and the play 

equipment was purchased by the Park Park District. 

The Park District was pleased about the planning and 

implementation process. The residents of Green Valley 

Lake generously provided their input for the type of 

play equipment they wanted to see and were thrilled 

about the centralized location and visible public access. 

Lakeside Park is a great place for children and 

families to play. The Rim Park District encourages everyone 

to visit. 

Arrowbear Park and Tucker Ballfi eld is a great 

place to take family and friends who are visiting. The 

park has been the home to the Mountain Softball Ladies 

and the annual Arrowbear Lake Lion’s Fishing 

Derby and Arrowbear Fireman’s Fourth of July Picnic 

Join the Chamber 

Only $125 per year 

for Businesses And 

$60 per year for 

individual chamber supporters 

(909) 867-2411 

for years. The park is a great location for picnics, BBQs, 

birthday parties, and playground playdates and is exceptional 

for a game of baseball or softball. Arrowbear 

residents take great pride in their neighborhood park, 

which is centrally located upon entering the community 

and just past the lake. If anyone would like to reserve 

Tucker Ballfi eld or the picnic area, please call the Park 

District offi ce, (909) 337-7275. 

In Running Springs near Charles Hoffman Elementary 

sits the Running Springs Ball Field, Caplinger 

Soccer Field and the Robert Hootman Senior/Community 

Center. The Ball Field has been home to many 

baseball and softball groups on the mountain, such 

as Mountain Little League, Rim High School, Lake Arrowhead 

Christian School, Rim Altitude, Men’s Softball, 

and Women’s Softball. After baseball season is 

over the back side of the fi eld transforms to Caplinger 

Soccer where AYSO practices and plays their games 

during the fall season. The Robert Hootman Senior/ 

Community Center is home to the Running Springs 

Area Golden Oaks Seniors and many recreation programs. 

The community center may also be rented out 

for parties, weddings, gatherings, and formal meetings. 

If anyone would like to reserve these facilities or get 

more information, please call the Park District offi ce, 

(909) 337-7275. Also in Running Springs is Firehouse 

Playground and Picnic area. The park is centrally located 

near the Running Springs Library on Whispering 

Pines Drive. The playground area is large with plenty 

of parking for families to gather. On the other side of 

the Library is an outdoor Basketball Court and walking 

distance from the park, on Commercial Way, is a community 

restroom facility. 

Arrowbear Park and Tucker Ballpark in Arrowbear 

during a recent Park Appeciation Day set up by Rim 

of The World Recreation and Park District. 



SCHOOLS 

Rim of the World High School 

27400 Highway 18, Lake Arrowhead 

Office: (909) 336-2038 • (909) 336-0254 

Mary Putnam Henck Intermediate School 

730 Rhine Road, Lake Arrowhead 

Office: (909) 336-0360 • Fax: (909) 336-3449 

Rim Of The World Unified School District 

27315 North Bay Rd., Blue Jay 

P.O. Box 430 Lake Arrowhead, Ca 92352 

Front desk: (909) 336-2031 | info hotline: 

(909) 336-4160 | fax: (909) 337-4527 

Charles Hoffman Elementary 

2851 Running Springs School Road 

Running Springs 

Office: (909) 939-0006 • Fax (909) 939-0153 

Winter Clothing and Boots Needed 

Charles Hoffman elementary received a grant from 

the Rim Educational Foundation last spring to purchase 

2 class sets of snowshoes. One is for upper 

grade students and the other set is for the little feet 

of the TK-Second Graders. Eight additional pair were 

purchased in various adult sizes so volunteers can join 

the children! The school plan is to take classrooms of 

students out to the ballfi elds next to the school or to 

the forest behind the school on snowy days this winter. 

There is much research on the physical and educational 

benefi ts of exercise. Children usually don’t call it 

exercise, rather it is known as ‘play.’ While the school 

is in a winter wonderland area, many students can not 

afford to go skiing. Snowshoeing is a more affordable 

opportunity, especially now that the school owns the 

shoes. 

CHE is seeking donations of gently worn coats, 

snow pants, boots, gloves, and hats. Several closets 

are being prepared to organize the clothes students 

may use for the day. 

CHE is also seeking volunteers to sign up to come to 

the school to help students strap on the snowshoes 

and strap on their own, going off on a walk with the 

children. A 2 and 1/2 hour block of your time would be 

appreciated and two classes would benefi t. With thirteen 

classes, many volunteers are needed! 

Fifth graders, Madison Groff, Samantha Shouse, Scartlet 

Tviede, Nola Ruda, Hayden Purkiss, and Jordin 

Traweek led the beach-goers in repeat after me songs, 

such as Baby Shark! 

Beach Party Held at Charles 

Hoffman Elementary School 

By Marlynn Humphries 

Students at CHE celebrated the fi rst thirty days 

of school with an Attendance Beach Party! All 195 

students who came to school every day attended the 

fun party with an ice cream tropical fl oat, beach music, 

painted feet which were washed off in wading pools, 

and created a souvenir name tag. The school’s attendance 

rate for those thirty days was 97.1%! This is 

the highest attendance rate for the school. Students 

get in the good habit of regular attendance and keeping 

up on the concepts taught daily. This special day 

marks the half way point in the trimester. Students 

who attend 100% of the trimester or only miss one day, 

are eligible to attend the Hike with the Principal, held 

November 9. Students with 100% attendance for the 

year receive a trophy and certifi cates each trimester. 

Students who miss 3 days a year, or 95% attendance, 

receive a medal for the year. 

“Preserving Our Families...Strengthening Our Communities” 

• Anger management 

• Court Ordered DUI/PC1000 Classes 

• Individual, Couple, Family Counseling 

• Older Adult Community Services (PEARLS) 

• Family Resource Center 

• Recovery Center 

• Student Assistance Program 

And more.... 

28545 State Hwy. 18 

PO Box 578, Skyforest, CA 92385 www.rimfamilyservices.org 

(909) 336-1800 

facebook.com/rimfamilyservices 



Places of Worship 

MOUNTAIN BIKING / CYCLING 

GREEN VALLEY LAKE 

ARROWBEAR LAKE 

Arrowbear Lake is an unincorporated community in 

San Bernardino County. Its altitude is 6,086 feet, in the 

San Bernardino Mountains. 

The community of Arrowbear Lake is located east of 

Running Springs, off of Highway 18 with a population 

of 736. However, the population has been growing in 

recent years. The town gets its name from the fact 

that it lies half way between Lake Arrowhead and Big 

Bear. It is butted against the National Forest with easy 

access to many hiking areas along Keller Peak Road. 

Arrowbear Lake is home to the Arrowbear Music 

camp that has been in operation since 1942. Every 

summer the air is filled with evening concerts of budding 

musicians. 

This small community enjoys a very private environment 

due to its off the beaten track location. Annual 

events include a fishing derby in May, a 4th of July 

celebration, softball games at Tucker Field and other 

events throughout the year. If you want a very personal 

and private stay, look for rentals in this area. 

Calvary Chapel Running Springs 

31575 Hilltop Blvd. Running Springs 

(909) 867-2907 

Rim Of The World Community Church 

31116 Hilltop Blvd. Running Springs 

(909) 867-2911 

St Anne’s In The Mountains Catholic Church 

30480 Fredalba, Running Springs 

(909) 867-2832 

Running Springs Assembly of God 

2679 Secret Dr., Running Springs 

(909) 867-5195 

Springs of Life Church 


(909) 809-4129 

Mountains Meditation Group 

Running Springs 

(909) 838-8680 

Calvary Chapel Christian Camp 

32355 Green Valley Lake Road, Green Valley Lake 

(909) 867-4444 

Green Valley Lake Church 

648 Yukon Drive, Green Valley Lake 

(909) 519-4800 

Running Springs has many Mountain Bike single 

track and trail riding opportunities. People come from 

all over Southern California to ride at Rim Nordic. They 

have an XC Series event that is held May, July, and 

August. There is a 15K, 30K and 60K runs that will 

be held in June. The Enduro Series is being held on 

July, August, and September. Additionally in early December, 

there is a one day event which is the Califonia 

State Fat Bike Championships will be held here on the 

grounds. Rim Nordic has been holding the Pine Cone 

Festival here in October and all are invited to this free 

event. 

Contact Rim Nordic, who hosts races during the summer 

season on many weekends. Check the website 

www.rimnordic.com for additional information. 

Road cycling is also very popular on the challenging 

hills and descents in the community. Running Springs 

makes for a great rest stop after the very challenging 

Hwy 330 climb. 

The “Hidden Gem” of the San Bernardino Mountains, 

Green Valley Lake is, at 7000´, a higher resort 

community than either Lake Arrowhead or Big Bear. 

This “best kept secret on the mountain” is secluded 

(nearly four miles away from State Highway 18) and 

surrounded by National Forest. For all these reasons it 

has remained small, picturesque, and uncrowded. 

Green Valley Lake has something going on all the 

time. For a little town, we sure stay busy. Our town 

boasts of a pretty little lake that is stocked often with 

Agencies 

Animal Control 909-866-4943 

County Building & Safety Dept.(24Hr.) 909-336-0641 

--Twin Peaks Office 909-336-0640 

San Bernardino 909-387-8311 

County Supervisor Janice Rutherford 909-387-4855 

Rim of the World Rec & Park District 909-337-7275 

Mountain Transit 909-338-1113 

San Bern.County Code Enforcement 800-722-3181 

U.S. Forest Service/Sky Forest 909-382-2782 

Non-Profits 

Wildhaven-Wildlife Care Center 909-337-7389 

Mountains Humane Society 909-337-6422 

Libraries 

Running Springs County Library 909-867-3604 

Lake Arrowhead County Library 909-337-3118 

Crestline County Library 909-338-3294 

Water Agencies 

Arrowbear Park Water District 909-867-2704 

Green Valley Mutual Water District 909-867-2912 

Running Springs Water District 909-867-2766 





Green Valley Lake (cont.from pg. 23) 

plentiful fish, and a small beach for swimming. 

We have abundant opportunities for hiking, camping, 

winter sports, cabin rentals, restaurants, the artisan tour, 

summer concerts, Pie Festivals and much more. 

Located only 90 minutes away from Los Angeles, Orange, 

and San Diego Counties, in the San Bernardino 

Mountains, Green Valley Lake attracts visitors seeking 

clean air, blue skies, crystal-clear water, and the serenity 

and calm beauty of a quiet forested community. Our two 

closest neighbors are Arrowbear and Running Springs. 

There are hiking trails galore and plenty of opportunities 

for bird watching, mountain biking, horseback riding, 

and in the winter, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. 

The nine-acre lake is regularly stocked for 

fishing, plus there is boating and swimming as well. For 

the sports enthusiast, Green Valley Lake offers a beach 

volleyball court next to the lake, plus a basketball court 

and a tennis court that also can be used for volleyball 

or badminton. Barbecue facilities are located under the 

trees in the adjoining picnic area. A magnificent public 

campground is just down the road with 40 spaces and 

clean restrooms. 

The visitor can also choose from a number of cabins 

for rent. Green Valley Lake has a small downtown area 

that hosts a market, two restaurants, a post office, a bait 

and tackle shop, a number of real estate offices, and a 

community garden. There is also a community church 

located at 648 Yukon. Further up Green Valley Lake 

Road you will find the Fire Dept. and a local museum. 

Green Valley Lake also happens to be a mecca for artists 

and musicians. Three times a year (Memorial Weekend, 

Labor Day Weekend, and Thanksgiving Weekend) 

there is an Artisan Tour in which the local artisans open 

up their homes or studios and display their many beautiful 

pieces of handmade artwork. Occasionally, the local 

musicians get together for a jam. Plus there are five outdoor 

concerts during the summer in the garden across 

from the lake. For all the many other things to do here, 

be sure to check out the Schedule of Events. 

First Mountain Bank Expanding 

Reach in the Mountains. 

On October 5, 2017, First Mountain Bank (FMB) announced 

the opening of a new 24/7 ATM, conveniently 

located at Big Bear City’s Community Service District, 

139 East Big Bear Boulevard, Bear City. With the addition 

of this new ATM, First Mountain Bank now has 

six ATM locations in the Big Bear, Running Springs 

and Lucerne Valley to better serve the mountain communities. 

Along with the six ATM locations, FMB has 

three branch offices located in Big Bear Lake, Running 

Springs, and Lucerne Valley, and will be opening a new 

branch office in Lake Arrowhead later this year. 

“The purpose of our newest ATM location is to better 

serve our customers, and the residents of Big Bear 

City. There are now four ATM locations in Big Bear, and 

another new ATM site to open in Blue Jay in November. 

We are thrilled to be able to offer our customers 

convenient access to their money, especially for those 

who live or work in the east side of the valley.” stated, 

Debbie J. Richardson, Senior Vice President and Director 

of Retail Banking. 

FMB’s automated branch ATMs offer access to 

your money 24 hours-a-day, seven days a week. Other 

services include cash withdrawals, account balance 

inquiries, transferring of funds, and envelope-free cash 

and check deposit options. 

First Mountain Bank is the only local community 

bank serving the banking needs of individuals and 

businesses in the mountain communities. First Mountain 

Bank is a division of Premier Business Bank and is 

currently traded on OTCQX under the symbol “PBCA.” 

Find out more about First Mountain Bank by visiting 

firstmountainbank.com. 

November 11th-Flagpole Ceremony at 11AM 

Running Springs (across the Hwy from Neo’s Pizza) 



Chamber Directory Listings 

Accounting/CPA: 

Smith Marion & Co., LLP 

Contact: Robert Weaver 

P.O. Box 943 / 251 N. Highway 173 

Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352 

(909) 337-8428 

(909) 337-8368 Fax 

rweaver@smcocpa.com 

www.smcocpa.com 

 

Advertising: 

Step Advertising 

Contact: Steven Peter 

P.O. Box 2725 


(909) 939-2522 

stepadvertsing53@gmail.com 

Associations: 

Association of Building Contractors 

Contact: Susan Parks 

P.O. Box 141 


(909) 337-6377 

(909) 337-6377 Fax 

abcsbm@earthlink.net 

www.lakearrowhead-abc.com 

 

Rim of the World Historical Society 

Contact: Russ Keller 

P.O. Box 3499 

Crestline, CA 92325 

(909) 336-6666 

 

Auto/Collision Services: 

Action Automotive Repair 

Contact: Robert Davison 

P.O. Box 3617 / 2461 Hunsaker Drive 


(909) 867-0025 

(909) 867-5156 Fax 

frogetts@aol.com 

 

Don’s Garage 

Contact: Don Rice 

P.O. Box 142 / 31991 Pine Cone Dr. 


(909) 867-2501 

(909) 867-5778 Fax 

 

Showtime Custom Coach 

Contact: Erica Makeig 

P.O. Box 2409 / 30249 Encina Way 


(909) 867-7025 

showtimecollision@yahoo.com 

showtimecustomcoach.com 

Banking: 

First Mountain Bank 

Contact: Terisa Bonito 

P.O. Box 90 / 2625 Whispering Pines 


(909) 867-4242 

(909) 867-5103 Fax 

tbonito@firstmountainbank.com 

www.firstmountainbank.com 

 

Beauty Salons: 

The Cut Above 

Contact: Susan Heisler 

P.O. Box 816 / 31966 Hilltop Blvd. 


(909) 867-2111 

heisuz@aol.com 

 

Building Supplies: 

Rim Forest Lumber 

Company, Inc. 

Contact: Butch Baumann 

P.O. Box 108 / 26491 Pine Ave. 

Rimforest, CA 92378 

(909) 337-6262 

(909) 336-3024 Fax 

rimlumber@aol.com 

 

Camps: 

 

Pali Mountain 

Contact: David Goldschmidt 

P.O. Box 2237/30778 Highway 18 


(909) 867-5743 

(909) 867-1964 Fax 

paliadventures.com 

paliretreat.com 

paliinstitute.com 

 

Ponderosa Pines 

Christian Camp 

Contact: Becky Skipper 

P.O. Box 1247 

31324 Green Valley Lake Rd. 


(909) 867-7037 

becky@pondo.org 

www.pondo.org 


Car Wash: 

Deer Lick Car Wash 

Contact: Michael Scullin 



(909) 867-2424 

(909) 867-3453 Fax 

info@deerlickinc.com 

www.deerlickinc.com 

 

Carpet, Tile & Wood: 

Carpet Station Tile & Wood, Inc. 

Contact: Jeff Grotowald 

25266 Highway 18 


(909) 338-4000 

(909) 338-4004 

grotomoto@aol.com 

Chambers of Commerce: 

Crestline Chamber of Commerce 

P.O. Box 926 


(909) 338-2706 

(909) 338-6588 Fax 

info@crestlinechamber.net 

www.crestlinechamber.net 

Lake Arrowhead Chamber of Commerce 

Contact: Polly Sauer 

P.O. Box 219 / 28200 Highway 189 

R-215 


(909) 337-3715 

(909) 336-1548 Fax 

info@lakearrowhead.net 

www.lakearrowhead.net 

 

Running Springs Area Chamber of 

Commerce 

Contact: Kevin Somes 

P.O. Box 96 

2929 Running Springs School Rd 


(909) 867-2411 

info@runningspringschamber.com 

www.runningspringschamber.com 

Chimney Service: 

Sweeps Luck Chimney Service 

Contact: Nolan and Nathan Calkins 

P.O. Box 662 


(909) 337-0256 

(909) 336-3366 Fax 

Nolan@sweepsluck.net 

www.sweepsluck.net 



Chamber Directory Listings Chamber Directory Listings Chamber Directory Listings Chamber Directory Listings 

Chiropractic: 

Nall Advanced Chiropractic 

Contact: Dr. Roma Nall 



(909) 867-4700 

info@nalladvancedchiro.com 

www.nalladvancedchiro.com 

Churches: 

Calvary Chapel of Running Springs 

Contact: 



(909) 867-2907 

(909) 867-3952 Fax 

calvarychapelrs@gmail.com 

www.calvaryrs.org 

 

Springs of Life Church 

Contact: Jay Houck 



(909) 809-4129 

Jay.Houck@springsoflifers.com 

www.springsoflifers.com 

Coffee: 

Tonyan Coffee, LLC 

Contact: Deitra Tonyan 

13528 Nomwaket Rd Ste A 

Apple Valley, CA 92308 

(626)423-3514 

tonyancoffee@gmail.com 

www.tonyancoffee.com 

 

Contractors: 

Bacon-Wagner Excavating, Inc. 

Contact: Daniel Wagner 

P.O. Box 409 / 2501 Hunsaker 


(909) 867-3417 

(909) 867-4824 Fax 

baconwagner@msn.com 

Harich Enterprises Co., Inc. 

Contact: John Harich 

P.O. Box 960/Lake Arrowhead 92352 

32807 Powers Lane, 

Arrowbear, CA 92382 

(909) 867-2483 

(909) 867-7759 Fax 

harichenterprises@need-water.com 

Malcom Enterprises 

Contact: Jeff Malcom 

P.O. Box 2510/ 


(909) 867-7058 

(909) 867-9403 Fax 

malcomenterprises@verzion.net 

Counseling Services: 

 

Rim Family Services, Inc. 

Contact: Aaron Scullin 

P.O. Box 578 / 28545 Highway 18 

Skyforest, CA 92385 

(909) 336-1800 

(909) 336-0990 Fax 

ascullin@rimfamilyservices.org 

www.rimfamilyservices.org 

Dentistry: 

Michael E. Ewert, D.D.S. 

Contact: Dr. Michael Ewert 

P.O. Box 3009 / 27201 Highway 189 

Blue Jay, CA 92317 

(909) 337-6670 

(909) 337-5915 Fax 

Disposal Service: 

Athens Services 

Contact: Jim Wallinga 

29898 Highway 18 


222 W. Hospitality Lae 

San Bernardino, CA 92415 

626-423-3514 

dperkins@athensservices.com 

www.athensservices.com 

Mountain Disposal 

Burrtec Waste Ind., Inc. 

Contact: Bill Arrington 

P.O. Box 3635 


(909) 429-4200 

(909) 429-4290 Fax 

barlington@burrtec.com 

www.burrtec.com 

Electrical Services: 

Mountain Electric & Lighting 

Contact: Hannah 

P.O. Box 3160 

26914 Highway 189 

Blue Jay, CA 92317 

(909) 744-8838 

(909) 744-8837 Fax 

mountain.electric@yahoo.com 

www.mtnelectric.net 

 

Escrow Services: 

Running Springs Escrow, Inc. 

Contact: Connie Riach 

P.O. Box 59 / 2651 Secret Dr. 


(909) 867-2179 

(909) 867-4409 Fax 

connie@rsescrow.com 

 

Financial Services: 

Ameriprise Financial 

Contact: Sandra J. Caprine-Esquer 

P.O. Box 2288 / 30995 Valley Oak Dr. 


(909) 867-5262 

(909) 867-4720 Fax 

sandra.j.caprine-esquer@ampf.com 

Furniture: 

Rustique Furniture 

Contact: David Olmstead 

P.O. Box 299 / 32088 Highway 18 


(909) 867-7071 

(909) 867-9970 Fax 

rustique1@verizon.net 

www.rustiquefurniture.net 

Grocery: 

Jensen’s Minute Shoppe 

Contact: Tom Guffey 



(909) 867-2228 

(909) 867-6229 Fax 

tomg@jensensfoods.com 

www.jensensfoods.com 

Village Market 

Contact: Nick Issa / Gayle Reed 

31556 Hilltop Blvd 


(909) 867-4330 

nezzarissa@hotmail.com 

Home: 

Pink Zebra 

Contact: Lana Klein 

P.O. Box 702 / 33475 Music Camp Rd 


(909) 222-8485 

lanakellyphoto@gmail.com 

www.pinkzebrahome.com/lanak 

 



Tupperware - Direct Sales 

Contact: Rosa Casteneda 

3059 N Gardena St. 


(909) 936-2509 

castaneda3059@verizon.net 

www.mytupperware.com/rosacastaneda 

Hospitals: 

Mountains Community Hospital 

Contact: Susan Stuart, Kim McGuire 

P.O. Box 70 / 29101 Hospital Lane 


(909) 436-3263 Kim 

(909) 436-3210 Susan 

(909) 336-4730 Fax 

susan.stuart@mchcares.com 

kimmcquire@mchcares.com 

www.mchcares.com 

Health & Wellness 

Mountains Community Hospital Rural 

Health Clinic 

2642 Palo Alto Way 


(909) 867-6341 

(909) 336-6371 Fax 

Hospitality: 

Pali Mountain 

Contact: Ian Brassett/Jen Sireika 

P.O. Box 2237/30778 Highway 18 


(909) 867-5743 

(909) 867-1964 Fax 




 

Insurance: 

Farmer’s Insurance 

Contact: Eric Price 

2653 Palo Alto Way 


(909) 867-6462 

(909) 867-6461 (fax) 

eprice@farmersagent.com 

Goodwin Insurance Agency 

Contact: Glenn Goodwin 

P.O. 7369 

Redlands, CA 92375 

(909) 793-8118 x107 

ggoodwin@goodwin-ins.com. 

www.goodwininsuranceagency.com 

Janitorial Supplies: 

C & E Supply 

Contact: Pat Monical 

P.O. Box 36 / 26560 Pine Ave. 


(909) 337-4538 

patcnesupply@aol.com 

Lodging: 

Arrowhead Pine Rose Cabins 

Contact: Jaime Ferguson 

P.O. Box 31/25994 Hwy. 189 

Twin Peaks, CA 92391 

(909) 337-2341 

(909) 247-1390 

reservations@pinerosecabins.com 

www.pinerose.com 

 

Giant Oaks Lodge 

Contact: Susa & Gary Keddy 



(800) 786-1689 

(909) 867-2231 

go@runningsprings.com 

www.runningsprings.com 

GVL Cozy Cabin Rentals 

Contact: Fidel & Cielo Vargas 

P.O. Box 8345 / 33231 Green Valley 

Lake Rd. 

Green Valley Lake, CA 92341 

(909) 867-5335 

(909) 867-5188 Fax 

cozycabinrentals@aol.com 

Lake Arrowhead Chalets 

Contact: Denise Vasquez 

P.O. Box 2293 / 28200 Highway 189 


(909) 337-0457 

lachalets@verizon.net 

www.lakearrowheadchalets.net 

 

Pali Mountain 

Contact: Jen Sireika 

P.O. Box 2237/30778 Highway 18 


(909) 867-5743 

(909) 867-1964 Fax 




Massage Therapist (Certified) 

B-Well Massage Therapy 

Contact: Jo Birdwell 

CMT: #63062 

32013 Holiday Lane 


(951) 541-3213 

jo.birdwell@icloud.com 

Medical Treatment Center: 

Pine Ridge Treatment Center 

Contact: Walter Giles 

P.O. Box 2303 / 2727 Highland Dr. 


(909) 867-4404 

(909) 867-2959 Fax 

waltgiles1st@aol.com 

 

Nail Salon & Spa: 

Running Springs Nails & Spa 

Contact: Phuong Nguyen 

31986 Hilltop Blvd. 


(909) 867-2150 

davidbanguyen@yahoo.com 

 

News: 

Joan Moseley’s Mountain Top Echoes 

Contact: Joan Moseley 

(909) 939-0563 

joanmoseley@charter.net 

joanmoseley.wordpress.com 

 

Newspaper: 

The Alpenhorn News 

Contact: Tiffany O’Hare 

P.O. Box 4572 

Crestline, CA 92325-4572 

(909) 338-8484 

info@alpenhornnews.com 

www.alpenhornnews.com 

 

Mountain News 

Contact: Harry Bradley 

P.O. Box 2410 / 28200 Hwy. 189, O-1, 

200 


(909) 336-3555 

(909) 337-5257 Fax 

editor@mountain-news.com 

Mountain Lifestyle 

Contact: Steven Peter 

P.O. Box 2725 


(909) 939-2522 

steve.mountainlife@gmail.com 

Fall 2017 Gateway Magazine 

27

Chamber Directory Listings Chamber Directory Listings Chamber Directory Listings Chamber Directory Listings 

Organizations: 

Boys & Girls Club of 

Mountain Communities 

Contact: Nancy Marvich 

P.O. Box 2228 / 607 Forest Shade 


(909) 338-0418 

(909) 338-3949 Fax 

dlamont@mcbgc.org 

The Running Springs Area Golden Oaks 

Contact: Pam Sanchez 

P.O. Box 1018/2929 Running Springs 

School Road 

Hootman Senior Center 

Running Springs, CA 92382-1018 

(909) 494-0339 

psanchez622ps@gmail.com 

 

Mountain Community Alliance 

Contact: Pat Huckaby 

P.O. Box 8303 

33120 Piedras Grande 

Green Valley Lake, CA 92341 

(909) 867-7105 

huckaby49@gmail.com 

mountaincommunityalliance.org 

Mountain Rim Fire Safe Council 

Contact: Laura Dyberg 

PO Box 2582 


phone: 866-923-3473 

mountainrimfsc@gmail.com 

www.MountainRimFSC.org 

Mountain Singles 

Contact: Don Knight 

P.O. Box 4162, Blue Jay, CA 92317 

28146 North Bay Rd. 


(909) 744-8561 

donknight6@yahoo.com 

www.mountainsingles.org 

 

Hearts & Lives 

Contact: Luvia Rodriguez 

24028 Lake Drive, Suite A, 


P.O. Box 4644 

Blue Jay, CA 92317-4644 

(909) 338-3222 

(909) 338-3221 Fax 

office@heartsandlives.org 

www.heartsandlives.org 

 

Rim of The World Education Foundation 

Contact: Jo Bonita Rains 

www.rimedfoundation.org 

 

San Bernardino Mountains Land Trust 

Contact: Peter Jorris 

P.O. Box 490 


(909) 867-3536 

pjorris@verizon.net 

www.sbmlt.net 

Painters: 

Color Masters Painting 

Contact: John Cousino 

P.O. Box 1341 


(909) 528-8455 

johncousino@hotmail.com 

www.mycolormasters.com 

Roy’s Painting 

Contact: Roy French 

P.O. Box 3559 


(909) 867-9267 

royspainting@verizon.net 

www.royspainting.net 

Z Painting 

Contact: Mike Milliorn 

PO Box 3367 


(909) 273-0466 

mmzpainting01@yahoo.com 

zpaintingsocal.com 

 

Photography: 

Starlight Photography 

Contact: Michael Lee 

P.O. Box 1607 / 2417 Fir Dr 


(909) 939-4424 

mlee@starlightphotography.net 

www.starlightphotography.net 

 

Preschools: 

Mt. Calvary Kids Corner 

Contact: Vickey England 

P.O. Box 3558 / 32054 Hunsaker Dr. 


(909) 867-7228 

info@mclutheran.com 

www.mclutheran.com 

Property Management: 

May Realty Co. 

Contact: Barbara Reed 



(909) 867-2786 

(909) 867-2797 Fax 

mayrealty@verizon.net 

 

Public Transportation: 

Mountain Transit 

Contact: Sandy Benson 

P.O. Box 2409 / 621 Forest Shade Rd. 


(909) 878-5200 

(909) 878-5207 Fax 

sbenson@mountaintransit.org 

www.mountaintransit.org 

 

Publications: 

Mountain TidBits 

Contact: Kimberly Bailey 

Owner/Publisher 

PO Box 5842, Sugarloaf, CA 92386 

909.567.5852 

sales@mountaintidbits.com 

 

Real Estate: 

Bruin Trojan Realtors, Inc. 

Contact: Karen O’Brien 

P.O. Box 1830 / 31621 Hilltop Blvd., 

Suite A 


(909) 867-2717 

(909) 867-3951 Fax 

kobrien2717@yahoo.com 

www.rimoftheworldhomes.com 

Mountain Cabin Real Estate Inc. 

Contact: Tonja Graff 



(909) 867-3120 

(909) 867-7216 Fax 

 

Mountain Top Producers 

Contact: Lisa Houck 

P.O. Box 2380/31927 Hilltop Blvd. 


(909) 867-9425 

(909) 648-7442 

lisamariehouck@yahoo.com 

topproducersrealty.com 



Rim of the World Assn of Realtors 

Contact: Jenelle Graham 

P.O. Box 879 


(909) 337-2473 

(909) 337-6108 Fax 

jenelle.rim@gmail.com 

Top Producers Realty 

Contact: Patty Lyon 



(909) 867-9772 

(909) 867-9755 Fax 

www.topproducersrealty.com 

pattylyon7@yahoo.com 

 

Recreation: 

Rim Nordic Ski Area, Inc. 

Contact: Bev Brown 

P.O. Box 2990 / 35050 Highway 18 


(909) 867-2600 

(909) 867-4128 Fax 

rimnordic@verizon.net 

www.rimnordic.com 

SkyPark at Santa’s Village 

Contact: Brad Lofland 

P.O. Box 369 

28950 CA Highway 18 

Skyforest, CA 92385 

(909) 744-9373 

blofland@skyparksantasvillage.com 

www.skyparksantasvillage.com 

 

Snow Valley Mountain Resort 

Contact: Kevin Somes 

P.O. Box 2337 / 35100 Highway 18 


(909) 867-2751 

(909) 867-7687 Fax 

ksomes@snow-valley.com 

www.snow-valley.com 

Deep Creek Drive- In 

Contact: Sergio and Marisela Roque 



(909) 867-3700 

chelar1728@yahoo.com 

 

Neo’s Pizza House 

Contact: Neo Roque Tello 



(909) 867-5373 

(909) 867-7226 Fax 

Old Country Coffee Shop, Inc. 

Contact: Luis Garcia 

P.O. Box 149 / 32019 Holiday Lane 


(909) 867-3100 

(909) 867-3443 Fax 

 

Toto’s Mexican Restaurant 

Contact: Raudell Vedoy 



(909) 867-2469 

totosmexicanrestaurant.com 

 

School District: 

Rim of the World Unified School District 

Contact: Michelle Murphey 

P.O. Box 430/27315 North Bay Road 


(909) 336-4106 

(909) 336-4163 

sunny_meza@rimsd.k12.ca.us 

www.rimsd.k12.ca.us 

Security/Alarms/Patrol: 

Lake Arrowhead Security 

Contact: Rachel Blackwood 

P.O. Box 549 / 27249 Hwy. 189 


(909) 337-2023 

(909) 337-0418 Fax 

rachelb@vyant.com 

www.lakearrowheadpatrol.com 

 

Self Storage: 

Signs: 

G & D Signs 

Contact: Debbie Harper 

P.O. Box 2767 


(909) 867-4192 

gndsigns.builders@gmail.com 

www.gndsigns.com 

Sports and Recreation: 

Olympus Arms, LLC 

Contact: John Preston 

P.O. Box 2713 


(855) 536-5557 

j.preston@olympusarms.com 

n.ruda@olympusarms.com 

 

Rim of the World 

Recreation & Park District 

Contact: Karen Reams 

P.O. Box 8/26577 Highway 18 


(909) 337-7275 

(909) 337-5239 Fax 

kreams@rim-rec.org 

www.rim-rec.org 

 

Supporting Members: 

 

Jaime Stiansen 

P.O. Box 2782 


(909) 261-5205 

jaime@healthoot.com 

www.healthoot.com 

 

Richard and Pam Bennett 

P.O. Box 245 


(909) 867-4523 

Bob Dutton, Assessor 

172 W. Third St., 


(909) 387-6730 

Restaurants: 

(909) 387-6781 - Fax 

Assessor.Dutton@asr.sbcounty.gov 

Blondie’s Grille 

 

Contact: Randy Arrington 

Cathy Clemens 

P.O. Box 3110 / 33227 St. Hwy 18 Arrowhead Self Storage 

P.O. Box 1717 


Contact: Beth Straham 


(909) 867-9000 

P.O. Box 2571 / 26677 St. Hwy 18 (909) 362-6610 

bacchuslife@earthlink.net 


cathyclemens@msn.com 

(909) 337-7807 

 

(909) 337-0713 Fax 

Tim Jones 

arrowheadselfstorage@verizon.net P.O. Box 91466 

www.arrowheadselfstorage.com Los Angeles, CA 90009 

 

(213)923-7704 

fishandgametim@gmail.com 

Fall 2017 Gateway Magazine 

 

29


Errol Mackzum 

P.O. Box 2339 


(909) 867-9061 

emackzum@yahoo.com 

Joan Moseley 

P.O. Box 1350 


(909) 939-0563 

joanmoseley@charter.net 

joanmoseley.wordpress.com 

 

Don Nagy 

P.O. Box 1772 


(951) 258-3451 

donald.nagy@gmail.com 

www.robocart.com 

 

Tom and Patricia Pugh 

(714) 528-6522 

pepugh@aol.com 

 

Nancy Tucker 

 

LouEllen Whitton 

(909) 732-1774 

thefamilyorganizer@gmail.com 

 

Termite & Pest Management: 

Home Defenders Pest Control 

Contact: Michael Nolan 

P.O. Box 39 


(909) 337-8623 

(909) 337-6544 Fax 

homedefenders@yahoo.com 

www.homedefenders.net 

Termite & Pest Management: 

Home Defenders Pest Control 

Contact: Michael Nolan 

P.O. Box 39 


(909) 337-8623 

(909) 337-6544 Fax 

homedefenders@yahoo.com 

www.homedefenders.net 

Thrift Store: 

The Running Springs Area Golden Oaks 

Contact: Pam Sanchez 


Running Springs, CA 92382-0504 

(909) 494-0339 

psanchez622ps@gmail.com 

 

Tree Services: 

Mountain Tree Service 

Contact: Dan Begley 

P.O. Box 2689 


(909) 867-5772 

(909) 867-9050 Fax 

mountaintreeservice@charter.net 

www.mountaintreeservice.com 

 


Utilities: 

Running Springs Water District 

Contact: Ryan Gross 



(909) 867-2766 

(909) 867-2828 Fax 

info@runningspringswd.com 

Web Design: 

Digital Mountaineers 

Contact: Jordan Zarate 

P.O. Box 1600 


(909) 375-1918 

Jordan@digitalmountaineers.com 

http://digitalmountaineers.com 

Firewatch Studio 

Contact: Mike Ambs / Erica Hampton 

P.O. Box 3464 / 30902 Live Oak Dr 


(818) 572-8613 

team@firewatchstudio.com 

www.firewatchstudio.com 

Fall Color near Deep Creek in Arrowbear • Placid Fall Color in Green Valley Lake • Photo by Steven Peter 

Photo by Mike Lee 

30 Gateway Magazine 

Fall 2017 

Southern California’s First High Speed 6 Seat 

Detachable Lift Debuts in December at Snow Valley 

by Kevin A. Somes, Vice 

President & General Manager, 

Snow Valley Mountain Resort 

The Snow Valley Express, 

Southern California’s 

First High Speed Detachable 

6 Seat Lift will debut 

In December 2017 at Snow 

Valley Mountain Resort. 

Snow Valley is proud to 

present this new lift to its 

Guests in celebration of the 

resort’s 80th Anniversary. 

Skiers and snowboarders 

are excited about this new 

addition as no other Southern 

California ski area operates this type of lift. 

Manufactured by Leitner-Poma, headquartered in 

Grand Junction, CO, this new lift represents an investment 

of $6 million and will open up new opportunities 

for Snow Valley to offer summer activities such as hiking, 

guided interpretative nature walks, mountain biking 

Artist rendition of the top terminal of Snow Valley’s 

new Snow Valley Express. 

and much more in addition 

to servicing awesome ski/ 

snowboard terrain during 

the winter months. 

With an uphill capacity 

of 2600 passengers per 

hour, the new lift will also 

have the ability to operate at 

up to 1000 feet per minute, 

making for a quick ride and 

more runs in a day or night 

for skiers and snowboarders. 

Being a detachable lift, 

skiers and snowboarders 

will enjoy an easy loading 

and unloading process as 

the lift will slow at the base and top terminals. 

Watch for a grand opening party and celebration 

tentatively scheduled for Saturday, December 9. 

Please keep in touch with Snow Valley Mountain Resort 

online at snow-valley.com or call (800) 680-SNOW. 

Enjoyable Cross Country Skiing at Rim Nordic 

Winter fun is just around the 

country skiing and snowshoeing in 

corner, as Rim Nordic Ski Area, 

the ski shop, or bring your own and 

just across the street from Snow 

just purchase a trail pass for the 

Valley Mountain Resort, begins its 

day. Trail pass is required for skiers 

as well as snowshoers. Parking 

26th winter season of cross country 

skiing and snowshoeing for all 

is available onsite and is free to all 

ages. 

customers enjoying the trails. 

With the great snow fall last 

If you need a little tune up on 

season, Rim Nordic is gearing up 

your own ski equipment, the rental 

shop will be glad to take care of 

for another possible “normal” winter 

beginning with the first good 

that for you. The ski shop has new 

snowfall of 10” or more. Always 

and used ski equipment for sale, as 

follow its website and Facebook 

well as ski related needs including 

page for updates on weather conditions, 

new snow, road conditions, 

are available on the weekends only. 

clothing, gloves, hats, etc. Lessons 

directions and more. 

Rim Nordic is open every day that 

The only cross country ski area 

the snow conditions warrant. Come 

in So. Calif. with machine groomed Three ladies enjoyng a great day of early, leave early for best conditions. 

trails, Rim Nordic has over 10 miles skiing • Photo courtesy of Rim Nordic For more information, www.rimnordic.com, 

Facebook Rim Nordic 

of tracks set for classic as well as 

skating technique. Its 2-square mile area has unlimited Ski Area, or email rimnordic@verizon.com. Rim Nordic 

Ski Area, Inc. operates under a special use permit 

territory for snowshoers to enjoy the great out doors 

and see some beautiful scenery, maybe even some from the U.S. Forest Service. Pray for snow! 

winter wildlife. There are plenty of rentals for cross 




Gateway Magazine

Gateway Magazine RSACC (Fall 2017)

Create successful ePaper yourself

Delete template?

Save as template?