Big Bear Today March 2019

Volume 30, No. 9 March 2019
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The Mountain’s Monthly Lifestyle Magazine
Inner Tubing
Snow Much
Fun!
Olympians Lead
Supergirl Snow Pro
• Duke Michaels, Peggy Baldwin Make Music Together
• Ski-A-Thon, Alvarez Race, Bear Break on Tap
• Cave Hosts G Love & Special Sauce, Meat Loaf Music
• Glow Bowling, Laser Maze Light Up The Barn

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From the Publisher
Duke & Peggy make
beautiful music on
electric cello, guitar
uke Michaels got a call from his
new bride and cellist extraordinaire
Peggy Baldwin one day nearly 20 Dyears ago.
“Have you ever heard of ELO?” she
asked. Of course Michaels, a singer and
songwriter in his own right, had. In fact
the British group led by Jeff Lynne was
one of his favorites. “I just got a call to
audition for them,” she replied.
“I told her, `I don’t care if they ask
you to do it for free, take the gig!” he
laughed during this late February interview.
And I concur: I’d write for free for
Jeff Lynne if I could land the job!
Not that Baldwin hadn’t heard the
many ELO hits, “Livin Thing,” “Do Ya,”
“Evil Woman,” many more. “I always
knew the band as Electric Light Orchestra,”
she said. “When I started looking at
the material I knew all the songs.”
Peggy got the gig and played with
ELO, Electric Light Orchestra, Jeff Lynne
or whatever you want to call what’s always
been my favorite band these days,
on the 2001 Zoom album and tour that
only ended up going a few dates (check
out YouTube videos). And she didn’t have
to work for free either.
“Jeff paid awesome money,” Baldwin
said. “And he paid us out of his own
pocket when the tour was canceled for the
remaining dates. I ended up getting almost
half of what I was going to get anyway. It
was truly the highlight of my career. Jeff
is an amazing, humble man, incredible musician.”
When he saw Peg’s Yamaha electric
cello Lynne went and bought two, one
for himself.
Baldwin plays hers the first three Saturdays
of each month with Michaels at
Barnstorm Restaurant at the airport (story
page 9). When she’s not gigging down the
hill, that is. Like at the Motown Grammys
that will be on television in April with
names like Smokey Robinson, Stevie
Wonder and more. “Diana Ross is 75 and
showed up at rehearsal with no makeup
and still looked incredible,” she said.
She and Duke were making music together
long before they were married.
Michaels hired her to play cello on his
1998 album Snack on This with his band
Plato’s Lunchbox. “There were four or
five songs on the album I’d written that
needed synthesized cello,” he said. “I told
a friend `Find me a cellist.’ ”
The friend knew just the one. Peggy
won principle chair with Fresno Philharmonic
after graduating with honors from
USC and earned recognition for her orchestra
solos. She spent two years in a 40-
piece orchestra touring with famed composer
Yanni and she’s worked with Henry
Mancini, Dionne Warwick, Rod Stewart,
Adele and others.
Baldwin in turn wanted to work for
Michaels so much she got a speeding ticket
on the way to the CD release party in Santa
Monica. “(Duke) offered to pay the ticket
and I thought, `What a nice guy! Where
have you been all my life?’ ”
The pair recorded an EP of Duke’s
originals as their July 2001 wedding gift
and the honeymoon was supposed to be
the Zoom Tour, till it was canceled. Just
as well, because the September 11 attacks
happened shortly after. “We were supposed
to be in Philadelphia just before 9-
11 and then New York,” Michaels said.
Duke and Peggy have been teaming
ever since. He released two albums concurrently,
Welcome to DM Country and
Purple Sky Outlaw on his own label and
together they put out Peggy’s debut CD,
String of Whispers. Locally they’ve played
just about every venue, be it The Cave,
Performing Arts Center, aboard Miss Liberty,
Convention Center, many more.
If Peg is gone Duke is solo. He first
picked up the guitar in 1969, playing in a
guitar orchestra with a group of nuns and
other students, and hasn’t put it down.
Well, that’s not exactly true. He did find
time to get a BS degree in Chemical Engineering
from prestigious Rolla School of
Mines in Missouri. “But I never used it,”
Michaels said. “I went right into construction
and then music.”
Versatility is a strong suit. Rock,
country, Duke plays and writes it. Even
the banjo and flamenco, which he studied
for a few years when he was younger. For
a wedding in Minnesota this summer he’ll
tote along the harmonica. “They want Neil
Young’s `Heart of Gold’ which has a great
harmonica solo,” Michaels said.
A prolific songwriter, Michaels has
cranked them out since high school. “I’ve
probably written a couple hundred songs,”
he said. “There’s 60-70 songs on albums
alone, available on CD Baby and Amazon
and at our gigs.”
Duke and Peggy play a few of his
songs like “My Sweet Soul,” at the Barnstorm,
mixed in with a wide mix of covers.
“One night we had a couple that had
purchased all my CDs so we did 14-15
originals including new ones,” he said.
Making music in Big Bear!
Have a good one.
Marcus
ON THE COVER: (L-R) Bountiful snow—from the skies and the guns—at Big Bear Snow
Play has made for awesome inner tubing; Supergirl Snow Pro returns to Bear March 8-10
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In This Issue...
Big Bear Today
Longest Runs in SoCal, Tons of Snow too
It takes a ton of snow to blanket the longest inner tubing runs
in Southern California, and Big Bear Snow Play is up to the
challenge. It’s Lenko fan guns, with help form Mother Nature,
have turned the family favorite into a glacier with snow depths
dozens of feet high. Enough to build whoop-di-doos and
ensure tubing into April!
Olympian Lindsey Jacobellis Hosts Snow Pro
Top female snowboarders including four-time Olympian
Lindsey Jacobellis put on a great show for three days at Bear
that the public gets in on. Free concerts, festival village, and
the chance to ride with the world’s best make for the best
event of the season March 8-10. Check Resort Shorts too...
G Love, Common Kings, Tributes at Cave
March is hopping at The Cave with shows by G Love &
Special Sauce, reggae with Common Kings, Meat Loaf
Presents Bat and top tributes to Queen, Metallica, Aerosmith,
Lynyrd Skynyrd and The Doors. All before the Moonshine
Bandits and Los Lobos arrive in April!
Duke & Peggy `Marry’ Guitar, Cello
Husband and wife duet Duke Michaels and Peggy Baldwin
(story this page) pair guitar and electric cello to make amazing
music at Barnstorm Restaurant three Saturdays each month.
From Bach to horn notes played on strings the results have to
be heard to be believed.
Glow Bowling, Laser Maze Light Up Barn
After dark and 2 p.m. weekends the Bowling Barn lights up
with black lights and lasers. Hit the lanes for Glow Bowling as
the black lights and speakers are cranked up to create surreal
recreation. Then step into the Laser Maze and dodge or break
beams of light. Video games, great drink and grub too!
Over $3,000 in cash awaits top skiers at
23rd Victor Alvarez Race. See page 4
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Page 4—March 2019
Tons of snow, long runs at BBSP
Rebel Ridge, one of Big Bear’s early
ski hills, was too small to compete
with bigger areas but it did add one
significant contribution to winter recreation
in the late 1950’s: snowmaking.
The ski area was the first in Big Bear
to make its own white stuff and indeed was
among the first in the country to do so.
Seeing Rebel Ridge lay snow down in an
otherwise tough year convinced Snow
Summit founder Tommi Tyndall that
snowmaking was the only way his resort
could survive. Today Summit and also Bear
Mountain have some of the most sophisticated
systems in the world. In a way, Rebel
Ridge shaped the future of Big Bear skiing.
That tradition endures today as Big
Bear Snow Play continues to pump out tons
of snow on its former Rebel Ridge location.
Several ski resort quality Lenko fan
guns built unbelievable snow depths when
there wasn’t snow and continued to blow
when there was. Even when snow was falling
the guns were often blowing. As a result
the area has become a virtual glacier
with depths two or three stories high,
enough to last into April, maybe till Easter.
With a vertical rise of a few hundred
feet, Rebel Ridge was never big enough to
compete as a ski area, but it’s oversized for
a tubing hill with the longest runs in Southern
California. Guests really get moving
during their descent aboard camouflagecolored
tubes with covers designed to slide
on snow. Go solo or slide with a group,
locking arms with fellow tubers to pinwheel
down the long runs.
No wonder Big Bear Snow Play has
been a generational favorite with families,
and now kids who got their first taste of
snow on its long runs are bringing their
kids to play in the white stuff. Natural snow
has helped BBSP but it wasn’t necessary—
the area had amazing depths last year in a
dry season—and guests know they’ll find
all the white stuff they need.
Best part is that no one has to walk up
for their turn down; two Magic Carpet
uphill lifts on busy days let families just
step on and step off, eliminating the tiring
uphill grind. One carpet is even covered for
guest comfort.
In terms of snowmaking per square
foot of terrain, Big Bear Snow Play has
more snow gun firepower than any resort
around. All that snow is groomed nightly
to afford guests the best possible conditions,
smooth corduroy that’s a blast to
slide on. Big Bear Snow Play offers more
than just traditional downhill runs, building
whoop-di-doos, berms and other snow
features like the ski resorts do.
Glow tubing
under the
stars at Big Bear
Snow Play has
become wildly
popular since it
was introduced
a few years ago
and the lights
are even
brighter after
more lighting
was added in
the off-season.
Glow Tubing
sessions are
held every Friday
and Saturday
plus holiday
periods
from 5-9 p.m.
...Memories recorded forever with selfies and videos. No walking either thanks
to the Magic Carpet uphill lift (above)
What began out of tragedy and
evolved over two decades into the
Southland’s premier ski race returns to
Snow Summit on March 16.
Victor Alvarez Memorial Ski Race
attracts top competitors from around the
state, partly because of the $3,000 cash
purse but also to pay respects to Alvarez,
who was well known in the California ski
industry after working at Summit and
Bear Mountain as well as Mammoth. First
place takes home $600, with payouts to
16th place for men, 8th for women.
Top skiers put on a great show on the
Widowmaker race course as they compete
in head-to-head giant slalom racing
down a pro-style course (no pro bump).
Each racer gets two timed runs. The “Village
Championship” format begins with
morning qualifying runs as the men’s field
is trimmed to 32, ladies 16, followed by
afternoon elimination races as winners advance
to the next heat and losers go ski.
It’s a great show that’s free to watch
from the base area. People still talk about
watching Olympian and World Championship
bronze medalist John Teller from
Mammoth Lakes take first several years
ago as he charged past Tahoe’s and Big
Bear’s best with a dazzling display
through the gates at the Jim Bollingmo
Finish Arena. See it all from the base area,
where there’s also a terrific silent auction
in SoCal Marketplace from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Just as important, the race ihas grown
into an important fundraiser for the Snow
Summit Race Team. Development and
Big Bear Today
Making memories with friends and family at Big Bear Snow Play...
All runs get a fresh groom after day session
and as temperatures drop the snow
gets faster. Bundle up and get ready for
the tubing experience of a lifetime.
The runs already looked like a cosmic
rainbow for night tubing after 11 RGB
strobes that change sequences from color
to color and LED lights were installed.
Now the lighting is downright Technicolor.
Even the Magic Carpet is lit up with over
1,500 different LED multi-color fluorescent
lights!
When it’s time for a winter warmup,
head inside the toasty warm base lodge
with family priced snack bar, restrooms and
video games. Plus there’s outdoor tables
where parents can sit and watch the action,
even bringing their own food if they like.
Big Bear Snow Play is open daily from
10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Big Bear Snow Play. All
sessions are priced at $35 which includes
tube rental and lift ticket and guests are
free to come and go as they want.
Badge Day discounts for military, fire,
police, EMT and other emergency personnel
with 2-for-1 lifts tickets are Monday
through Thursday, nonholiday. See story
on page 10.
Big Bear Snow Play is at 42825 Big
Bear Blvd. Call (909) 585-0075.
Alvarez race with cash purse, auction
race team members along with masters
and adventurous skiers from the public
compete in a fun, family-friendly
fundraiser.
The $80 entry fee, $50 ages 15 and
under (add $20 after March 9) includes
lift ticket–worth the price of admission in
itself—plus T-shirt, goodie bag and race
fees. Season pass holders save $10. Register
from 8-9:30 a.m. in the race room in
Tyndall House above ski patrol before
qualifying races start at 10.
The terrific silent auction in SoCal
Marketplace is worth checking out even
if you don’t race. There’s always a great
selection of items to bid on including ski
and snowboard gear, destination getaways,
gift baskets, sports tickets and
memorabilia, and more. The auction is
open to the non-racing public as well so
come on up and get some great deals.
Alvarez’s passion was skiing so the
event is a fitting way to pay homage to
the late instructor who died in 1997. He
was just skiing a flat section carrying gear
to set up for the next day’s Pro Ski Tour
event when he somehow slid off the side
and sustained severe head trauma.
A helicopter landed at Snow Summit
to take Victor on his final ride, to
Loma Linda hospital where he was pronounced
dead. A few weeks after he
passed, family and friends got together
for the first ski race, which became an
annual tradition though tough snow conditions
have led tosome postponements.
Call (909) 378-0525.

Big Bear Today March 2019—Page 5
Last eagle count, snowshoe treks
Bald eagles can be elusive to view in
the wild, and even organized events are
finding it difficult to spot America’s National
Symbol.
January’s monthly Bald Eagle Count
was canceled because of the government
shutdown and weather prevented
February’s tally as well. So last count of
the season is set for March 9, as volunteers
scan the skies in search of bald eagles.
This is the 40th year Forest Service is
monitoring the local population during
monthly counts, when participants are directed
to favored eagle hangouts. Eagle
watchers spotted just three juveniles during
the season’s only other count in December,
numbers that continue to decline
from highs several years ago even as populations
nationwide recover.
That bald eagles winter here is not surprising.
A significant population has used
Big Bear as a southern seasonal destination
dating back to when the lake was
formed. The Valley is along the Pacific
Migratory Flyway and affords reliable fishing
for birds traveling from Montana, Wyoming,
Idaho, even Canada and Alaska.
As northern waters freeze over ice entombs
fish and ducks fly south, so the two
favorite foods for bald eagles become unavailable.
Wintering here makes perfect
sense: there’s lots of ducks and coots, and
the lake rarely freezes over. Even when it
does, intelligence-challenged coots freeze
right into the water overnight, making for
easy eagle pickin’s locals term
“cootsicles.”
What is new though is that instead of
heading to northern locales as spring arrives,
several Big Bear birds stay here yearround
instead of returning to northern climates.
All often return to the very nests
they’ve previously occupied.
No reservations or experience is necessary
to participate. Meet at Discovery
Center at 8 a.m. for the counts and dress
warmly and bring binoculars if you have
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After the count there’s a Bald Eagle
Celebration at 11 a.m. at Discovery Center
that features a bird from Big Bear Alpine
Zoo. Seeing an eagle from just feet
away helps visitors really appreciate the
piercing eyes and razor-sharp talons! Biologist
Robin Eliason presents fascinating
facts and slideshow on Big Bear’s favorite
winter visitor and admission is free.
“This is part of the story of bald eagle
recovery nationwide,” Eliason noted.
“Only a few decades ago, bald eagles were
considered an endangered species.” View
eagles online via the nest cam at http://
www.iws.org/bigbear_youtube.html,
where last month resident Big Bear eagles
were spotted possibly mating.
Final Guided Snowshoe Eco-Tours
for the season are scheduled March 2-3.
Venture out into the forest each weekend
with naturalists who lead treks into Big
Bear backcountry in search of signs of
wildlife while enjoying winter recreation
at the same time. It’s amazing how quiet
the woods are when they’re blanketed by
snow, which acts like a sound
absorber...hear each step break through a
thin layer of crust amidst the peace and
tranquility of the woods.
Learn how to snowshoe properly; if
you can walk, you can snowshoe! Snowshoe
tours are and with all the snow in February
conditions are outstanding. Cost is
$30, $20 ages 8-16, which includes snowshoe
rental, poles, light snack and water.
Advance reservations required at
www.snowshoebigbear.eventbrite.com.
Discovery Center’s popular Reading
Animal Tracks program continue on
March 9 and 23. Learn about and see tracks
of local animals, from large predators like
coyotes, back bears and cougars to smaller
mammals such as raccoons, chipmunks
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and bobcats, and identify animal behavior.
There’s no charge for the 45 minute
programs, held at noon and 1 p.m., but
donations are welcome.
Make some tracks at the Nature Discovery
Zone, where there’s hands-on activities
and unstructured play areas just for
youngsters. Nine interactive stations encourage
outdoor exploration plus there’s
an adjacent half-mile interpretive loop the
whole family will enjoy.
Nature Crafts see participants making
projects out of recyclable materials
from 10:30-11:15 a.m. on March 2, 9, 23
and 30. Free, donations welcome.
Every Saturday at 1 and 2 p.m. and
Sundays at 11 a.m. and noon, there’s free
Big Bear bald eagle Mr. B soars skyward
—photo courtesy Trish Marzell
Nature Walks led by naturalists around
Discovery Center’s forested grounds. Each
30-minute adventure presents local flora
and fauna and is fun for the whole family.
Hiking season is just around the corner
and Baldwin Lake Ecological Reserve
opens for the season March 30. The
unique Pebble Plain ecosystem is highlighted
with visitor center staffed Saturdays
from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and free guided wildflower
walk at 11:30. Or just explore the
self-guided walk anytime. Pick up a free
interpretive guide at Big Bear Discovery
Center.
Call Big Bear Discovery Center at
(909) 382-2790.
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Girls ride with Olympians at Snow Pro
Free concerts, autographs, Festival Village too
The chance to mingle and compete
with top female pro snowboarders
like Olympians Lindsey Jacobellis,
Faye Gulini and others. Apres concerts on
the deck hosted by Radio Disney plus festival
village.
And all of it free!
Nissan Supergirl Snow Pro returns to
Bear Mountain March 8-10, last year putting
on the best local snow event in years.
The world’s only all-female snowboarding
competition is back for 2019 with four-time
Olympian Jacobellis and a host of other
top female riders, competing for a World
Cup-worthy cash purse in an event that really
isn’t about the money.
Indeed Supergirl Snow Pro, held from
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-3:30
p.m. Sunday plus-pre-event festivities on
Friday, does more than just showcase top
female snowboarders. Over 100 ladies get
to participate too during pro-am
boardercross and big air competitions as
they get to ride side-by-side with the
world’s best. Registration is free ($20 reservation
deposit is refunded at the event,
register at SupergirlSnowPro.com) and the
idea is for pros to mentor, nurture and encourage
the next generation of
snowboarding pros.
Jacobellis leads Saturday’s
snowboardcross on a custom rider-designed
course featuring four divisions with
pros plus ages 8-11, 12-15 and 16 and over.
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of the trade from; she finished fourth last
year at PyeongChang, a mere .03 seconds
from bronze, and is a 10-time X-Games
gold medalist. A recent World Cup win last
month in Germany left her the winningest
female snowboarder in history.
Sunday sees the new big air competition
for the pros along with divisions for
ages 12-15 and 16 and over. The innovative
head-to-head format features high-flying
round robin, bracket style competition.
She’s not the only top tier competitor
either. Faye Gulini returns after winning
last year’s boardercross at Supergirl. She’s
a three-time Olympian—including a fourth
place finish at Sochi—and World Cup
competitor who took her first podium in
2018. Meghan Tierney is another professional
who will be on hand with eight
World Cup starts in her career.
Other top athletes include Colleen
Healy, Anna Miller, Livia Molodyh, Peyton
and Zoe Bacca and more. Including Melissa
Evans from Big Bear.
“Yes the racers will put on a show but
we’ll not have any coaches around,”
Jacobellis said in an interview right after
the Olympics. “But we’ll also ride the
mountain while the girls tag along and interact
with us. It’s a family-friendly, teamoriented
environment with top U.S. pros.
“It’s incredibly important to lay the
foundation for the future of women’s
snowboarding, and this event does an
amazing job of empowering women and
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Friday, March 8 sees free
snowboarding instruction from Olympic
team members in support of International
Women’s Day with discounted $55 lift
ticket to girls who sign up for the clinic.
Then pro and am teammates ride the mountain
together from noon-3 p.m. with
mentorship meet-and-greet at 2:30.
Even if you’re not riding, there’s a lot
happening at Supergirl Snow Pro. Saturday
sees Samantha Ronson’s band Ocean
Park Standoff perform while Sunday features
Disney artist Meg Donnelly and stillto-be-determined
artist. At the Festival Village
there’s fitness and yoga classes, work-
The big snow year—128 inches and
counting at press time—will make for
some real March madness on the slopes as
skiers and snowboarders are enjoying the
best spring conditions in years.
As March arrives conditions are prime
at Snow Summit and Bear Mountain,
where some 80 inches of snow fell in February
alone. Both resorts are 100% open,
even trails that don’t get much
snowmaking love, like Dicky’s at Snow
Summit and Bear’s The Wedge at Bear
Mountain. Both base area halfpipes are
open above Bear’s 13,000 sq. ft. sundeck
and between them the two resorts sport
over 100 jibs and jumps.
All of which makes for great Spring
Break skiing and riding that should con-
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Ride with Olympian Lindsey Jacobellis (center) and others at Supergirl Snow Pro
shops, autographs, giveaways, sponsor
booths and more. Female DJ Malcolm
Brown performs all weekend.
“I’d love for girls to make new friends
at Supergirl, maybe international ones at
that,” Jacobellis said. “And to find their
love of sport, this one or others. And to
develop the confidence that they can accomplish
anything in life.”
This is the first event of the 2019
Supergirl Pro Series, now in its 12 year,
the only large-scale, all-female action
sports competition series. Over 250 top
women athletes from around the globe will
compete in the events. Past participants include
Jamie Anderson, Gretchen Bleiler,
Christy Prior, Kjersti Buaas, Sarka
Pancochova, Hannah Teter and others.
Call (844) GO-2-BEAR.
Concerts, pond skim at Bear Break
tinue through March and into April. Snow
Summit has added more night sessions to
the schedule with sliding under the stars
from 3-8:30 p.m. on March 1-2, 9 and 16.
Celebrate the season with “Bear
Break” on March 29-31, a spring bash with
fun in the sun at Bear Mountain. Look for
pond skimming, great product demos and
giveaways, and music on the deck with bigname
concert acts, so check
bigbeartodaymag.com for updates. Past
performances have featured Cypress Hill,
Tomorrows Bad Seeds and others.
There’s contests like colossal
cornhole, larger-than-life ladder golf and
big boy beer pong on the deck. A great way
to wind down a killer season!
Call (844) GO-2-BEAR.

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Cutting lines makes Ski-
A-Thon FUN-draising!
Cut lift lines while raising money for
a good cause during the annual Ski-A-
Thon benefitting the Adaptive Ski School
at Bear Mountain on Saturday, March 9.
This is a fundraiser with an emphasis
on fun as skiers and snowboarders cut lift
lines all day, enjoy a great lunch and apres
party on the 13,000 sq. ft. deck, and help
the disabled get out on the slopes...while
getting a tax-deduction at the same time.
The line-cutting itself is worth the price of
admission on a busy Saturday.
Truly everyone wins during this popular
event. Getting in on the fun is easy—
just raise the minimum preregistration of
$150 or $500 for teams of four by getting
friends to sponsor you. participants get
their own personal fundraising website
where donors can pay with credit cards,
E-checks and Pay-Pal.. Or just write a
check for the tax-deductible amount ($200
or $600 teams of four event day 7-11 a.m.)
The donation includes lift ticket, line
cutting, lunch, T-shirt, and famous “Survival
Kit” swag bag filled with goodies.
There’s an adaptive ski demo tent and the
apres party on the deck is legendary with
entertainment, food and beverages, auction
and opportunity drawing for free season
pass. Visit www.USARC.org or call (909)
584-0269.
Reggae Parties with DJ
Rasta George at Geronimo’s
Come to Da Party, Man! Geronimo’s
Outpost, the on-mountain retreat at the base
of Bear Mountain’s highest peak and top
of Access Express, is, the site for Snow
Splash reggae parties starring DJ Rasta
George Saturdays and Sundays beginning
at noon once the season gets rolling.
Enjoy full bar and revitalized food
menu along with nonstop reggae music
from Bob Marley to Sean Paul with
George, now in his 14th year at the Outpost,
along with wife Margie. Find your
beach in the snow while taking in views of
top skiers and snowboarders as they descend
down Bear Peak high above the
beach party Geronimo’s.
Access Express chair services Southern
California’s largest beginner area, so
it’s Geronimo’s is accessible to everyone.
Stop by, weather permitting, for a little fun
in the sun!
How to save a buck or 2
at Snow Summit, Bear
Everyone wants to save money and
March’s season pass sale is the way to do
it. Ikon Pass or Ikon Base Pass are the best
calues, valid for unlimited access to Snow
Summit and Bear Mountain plus Mammoth
and June along with Alpine Meadows/Squaw
Valley in Califorina and over
30 other resorts around the country and
world. One pass unlocks Deer Valley,
Steamboat Springs, Alberta’s Big 3, Copper
Mountain and many more.
Base Passes offer unlimited access to
a dozen resorts and five days at another 25
destinations for $649. Ikon Passes are unlimited
at 14 areas with seven days at the
rest for $949. Renewing members save $30
on each. Both are good the rest of this season
and all of next, as are Big Bear passes.
In the meantime there’s other ways to
keep money in your pocket...
* Plan ahead! Purchase your tickets
at least 72 hours in advance either online
or at (844) GO2-BEAR and save 20% off
the price at the window. For holidays, book
14 days out to save.
* Uniform Days save badge-carrying
personnel big bucks. Active military, police,
fire and emergency workers ski or ride
for just $42 with the last one set for March
6-7. Good at both resorts!
*Celebrate your birthday on the slopes
and the Big Bear resorts will give you a
free lift ticket for a gift! Must be on your
actual birthday; present valid ID on your
day and ski or ride both resorts for free.
* Reserve Saturday rental equipment
in advance and get a free Friday night lift
ticket! Pick up Saturday’s gear after 5 p.m.
Friday and shred that night for free.
*Snow Summit and Bear Mountain
honor active duty military members and
their families with discounts all season
long. Present an active duty military ID at
the window and get 25% off lift tickets,
rentals and lessons. Or purchase in advance
from MWR/ITT offices; for a list of participating
bases (909) 866-5766 ext. 126.
Summit Movie Series
Stars `Turbo,’ ‘Pirates’
Apres ski or board in Snow Summit’s
Meadow courtyard with free outdoor movies
under the stars, including two good ones
on tap in March.
The series continues March 2 at 5:45
p.m. with “Turbo” which will be shown
after dark on the huge inflatable 30 foot
movie screen. Then on March 16 at 6 p.m.
it’s “Pirates of the Caribbean (Curse of the
Black Pearl).” Winter’s Movies in the
Meadow series concludes with “Hop” on
April 20.
There’s built-in fire pit plus two portable
ones, heat lamps and tables with limited
seating or bring your own folding
chairs and blankets. The Bighorn
Smokehouse is open for barbecue favorites
like beef brisket smoked 14 hours and
pulled pork smoked 12, sausage links,
burgers, chicken and sides.
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G Love, Meat Loaf music, more at Cave
Reggae with Common Kings, G
Love & Special Sauce, and a night
of Meat Loaf hits performed brilliantly
by his band Neverland Express with
an American Idol winner.
Mix in top shelf tributes to Queen,
Metallica, Aerosmith, Lynyrd Skynyrd and
The Doors and March figures to be full of
madness at The Cave Big Bear. The
mountain’s intimate concert venue is hopping
with shows every Friday and Saturday
and every seat front and center. With
the dance floor mere inches from the stage,
the audience is right on top of the action
with sound, lighting and special effects that
are concert-quality. All in a cozy setting
with full cocktail service including craft
beers, even “snow” fall.
QUEEN NATION gets the month off
to a rocking start on March 2 and is a mustsee,
especially with the hit movie about the
band that’s on big screens. Formed over a
decade ago, the band rocked Anaheim Sta-
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dium after an Angels game and its performance
of “Bohemian Rhapsody” at the
Roxy in Hollywood has been a YouTube
hit. No wonder either; Gregory Finsley on
vocals and keyboards belts out the song in
the true style of the late Queen singer
Freddie Mercury.
Guitarist Mike McManus is tasked
with trying to match the great Brian May
lick for lick and really rips on “Bohemian
Rhapsody.” Pete Burke on drums assumes
the role of Roger Taylor, even singing on
“I’m in Love With My Car.”
The golden age of vintage Queen with
songs like “We Will Rock You/We are the
Champions,” “You’re My Best Friend,”
“Crazy Little Thing Called Love,” and
more kindle memories of the Live Killers
album. Queen Nation has played in front
of thousands at festivals and casinos but
The Cave’s intimate setting really makes
the show go off. Tickets $15-$35.
COMMON KINGS bring awardwinning
reggae to The Cave
one night only March 8. The
first two EP’s by the Orange
County band each reached the
Top 10 on Billboard’s reggae
chart and the 2017 debut album
Lost in Paradise was nominated
for a Grammy Award.
Last year’s EP One Day hit
#2 on Billboard, a spot also
reached in 2015 by Hits & Mrs.
Common Kings infuses head
rocking beats, feel good vibes
and emotional fever into its live
sound, in part because most of
its members were born in the
South Pacific. Lead singer
Sasualei “Jr. King” Maliga is
an impressive talent and the
whole band is tight. $35-$50.
G LOVE & SPECIAL
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9 sees the three-member alternative
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Big weekend at The
Cave March 8-9 with
Common Kings
(above) then G Love
& Special Sauce
Sauce,” “Peace, Love
& Happiness” and
“Cold Beverage” are
notable hits, all with a
laid-back blues sound.
The group marks
25 years with its
“Sauce” tour, a span
that has seen it serve
as house band for
Comedy Central’s “Turn Ben Stein On” for
three years and in a famous soda commercial.
Show tickets are $35-$55 or $99 includes
“Pre-Show Pop Off” featuring general
admission with early entrance, all request
acoustic performance and Q&A with
G Love, personal photo, limited edition
poster signed by the band and more.
MEAT LOAF PRESENTS BAT is
on March 16. The show’s presented by
Grammy winner Meat Loaf featuring his
band plus Caleb Johnson, season 13 American
Idol winner, performing the star’s Bat
Out of Hell album in its entirety. Johnson
has a #1 album to his credit and has toured
with the biggest names in rock. Johnson
delivers his own touch to classics like “Bat
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band began as a Bob Hope USO act in
2005, performing for troops at countless
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Duke, Peggy blend guitar, cello
Guests on the first three Saturday
nights each month at cozy Barnstorm Restaurant
at the airport are liable to hear just
about anything by talented duet Duke
Michaels and Peggy Baldwin.
Johnny Cash? Check. Steve Miller
Band? Ditto. John Cougar Mellenkamp,
Chicago, Beatles, Atlantic Rhythm Section,
Tom Petty, the list goes on and on, even
Bach and a few of Duke’s originals that
are actually pretty darn good.
The married couple’s repetoire includes
hundreds and hundreds of tunes
(story page 2) and ranges from Led Zeppelin
to Sugarloaf, the band, not Big Bear
community, as in “Green-Eyed Lady.” Just
about anyone and everyone, except Electric
Light Orchestra, at least for now.
Surprising, because Peggy actually
played with the band, her powerful Yamaha
electric cello featured on ELO’s Zoom album
and short-lived tour in 2001. “Of all
things, we should be doing that,” Michaels
laughed. “Thanks for reminding us. We
need to work that in.”
Of course if Duke and Peggy incorporated
all the artists she’s worked with
into their show, there would be some pretty
long set lists. Baldwin has played on albums
by Kiss, Maroon 5, Justin
Timberlake, Michael Buble and George
Harrison (she was hooked up by ELO’s Jeff
Lynne for that one).
Baldwin, whose mom is also a professional
cellist, has performed for a wide
spectrum of artists, like Rod Stewart, Stevie
Wonder, Brian Wilson and Harry Connick
Jr. With appearances on The Tonight Show
with Jay Leno, Ellen DeGeneres, The
Grammys, American Music Award and
Oscars, Dick Clark’s New Year’s Eve
Countdown and more Peggy has quite the
resume. Not to mention great gigs on The
Voice and American Idol.
Together Duke and Peggy make a talented
and unique combination playing at
the Barnstorm March 2, 9 and 16. How
many two-person acts sport cello,
worldclass at that? “People
see a lot of bands,”
Michaels said. “Not many
are just cello and guitar.”
“People are surprised
at how well guitar and cello
blend together,” Baldwin
said. “They’re blown away
at how well they mix. It
doesn’t quite register till
they hear it.”
Case in point: “25 or
6 to 4” by Chicago, on
which Peggy matches the
band’s extensive horn section
on her cello. “It took
me hours to learn to play
the horn notes,” she said.
“We love doing it.”
Duke and Peggy also
play St. Patrick’s Day
March 17 from 5-9 p.m.,
mixing Irish tunes into
Peggy Baldwin and Duke Michaels (above), Art Harriman (left) at the Barnstorm
their usual playlist. Enjoy what some say
is Big Bear’s best corned beef and cabbage
which comes with potatoes and carrots,
split pea soup and green beer for that Irish
luck.
Longtime favorite Art Harriman is at
Barnstorm March 23. He was the good
looking band leader and Elvis Presley sidekick
in the 1968 movie “Live a Little, Love
a Little”and has had appearances with
Lana Turner and Hank Williams Jr. plus
on television in the “Bill Cosby Show,”
“Hee Haw” and for six years on the
Children’s Miracle Network Telethon with
Bob Hope, Johnny Cash and many others.
His hand-clapping original songs are
.com
what he calls “Good Time Music” and it’s
impossible to listen to “Ol’ Jack
Danielson,” which he co-wrote with late
football star-turned actor Merlin Olsen,
without breaking a smile. “Big Bear Valley,”
one of several tunes showing off his
yodeling skills, is full of spirit...not unlike
John Denver. And you haven’t lived till
you’ve heard Art play “When the Saints
Go Marching In” on his inch-long world’s
smallest harmonica... which he also played
on stage at the Grand Ole Opry.
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City. Call (909) 585-9339.
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Irish fun at Wyatt’s Pre-St. Pat’s Bash
Get in the Irish spirit with cabbage
bowling, wishing well and top Celtic folk
rock band at Wyatt’s annual pre-St.
Patrick’s Day party on Saturday, March 16.
A wee bit of fun is in store with Irish
contests open to all ages like Best Jig,
Guessing of the Gold Coins and Wearing
of the Green. A special Wyatt’s menu for
the evening includes corned beef and cabbage
as well as theme libations including
pickle back, car bombs and naturally green
beer, Guinness and Irish coffee.
Music is provided by Kris Colt and
the Black Rose Band, favorites at major
Irish, Highland Games and Renaissance
festivals in the western and southern
United States. The music is a blend of
crafted originals with well known traditional
folk songs that bridge the gap between
the Irish, Scottish, Americana, and
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The band has opened for national acts
like The Young Dubliners and Flogging
Molly and its CD The Voyage a Mystical
Journey charted in the upper ranks on national
radio. Colt is an American Celtic
crossover artist specializing in storytelling
through song and is joined by Steve
Ayvazian on percussion and vocals, Phil
Ernst on lead guitar and Peter Maloney on
fiddle, mandolin and guitar. The group has
performed at some of the most popular
clubs in Los Angeles such as Molly
Malone’s, The Knitting Factory and the
Roxy as well as headlining at Orange
County and LA Irish Fairs.
The family-friendly bash includes kids
arts and crafts, indoor bounce house, potato
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Kris Colt and the Black Rose Band headline Wyatt’s pre-St. Patrick’s party
Home shuttle is available starting 8 p.m.
Convention Center doors open at 5
p.m. with fun continuing through 11. Admission
is just $5 ($3 Big Bear locals with
ID), 14 and under free.
Badge-carrying personnel get two-forone
lift tickets Monday through Thursday
while enjoying the best inner tubing in the
Southland at Big Bear Snow Play.
Active law enforcement, fire and military
personnel buy one lift pass and get
another free during weekday “Badge Days”
at Big Bear Snow Play, which sports the
longest tubing runs in Southern California.
Just show proper ID any Monday through
Wednesday and get a free lift ticket with
the purchase of a pass. It’s a $35 value.
“It’s our way of giving back to those
who serve our community so well,” said
Scott Voigt of Big Bear Snow Play.
Big Bear Snow Play, once a ski area
known as Rebel Ridge, has a ton of snow
thanks to aggressive snowmaking. In addition
to traditional downhill runs the area
builds snow features like whoop-di-doos
and berms .
Wyatt’s Grill & Saloon, open Wednesdays,
Fridays and Saturdays, is at 42900
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Getting to the top of all the snow is
easy thanks to Magic Carpet uphill lifts
that families merely step on and off of. No
uphill climb to tire parents and kids out
means they save all their energy for downhill
fun and get in all the runs they want.
Snow gets groomed nightly at Big
Bear Snow Play to ensure the best possible
conditions for guests. When it’s time for a
winter warm-up, head inside the heated
base lodge for family-priced snack bar and
video games.
Big Bear Snow Play is open daily for
inner tubing from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. After
dark Glow Tubing sessions from 5-9 p.m.
Fridays, Saturdays and holidays including
Feb. 17. All lift passes include tube rental
and Magic Carpet and are priced at $35.
Big Bear Snow Play is 42825 Big Bear
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Sled, soar at Alpine Slide—tube too
Lean into the banked turns with the
sled almost perpendicular to the ground.
Go into a tuck through the straightaways
to reduce wind resistance. Guide the sled
over undulations as snow-covered—or
not—slopes blur by, just like Olympians.
Then soar through the skies at speeds
up to 26 mph before coming to a thrilling
stop. Both the Alpine Slide and Soaring
Eagle attractions are unique to Big Bear,
found only at Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain.
Which also offers inner tubing, a
worldclass experience at that.
Sled, Soar, Slide all in one day at Big
Bear’s popular family recreation area. And
tick, tick...BOOM!
Big Bear High School presents the
unique musical tick, tick...BOOM! for four
shows only February 28-March 3.
The show was written by late American
composer Jonathan Larson, who won
a Pulitzer Prize and three Tony Awards for
his musical Rent. It’s essentially the story
of an aspiring composer—himself—living
in New York City in 1990, wondering as
his 30th birthday approaches whether going
into the arts has been the right choice.A
lively score and reflective script make for
riveting theater. Brian Adams directs.
Shows are at the high school’s Little
Theater (351 Maple Lane, Big Bear City)
at 7 p.m., 2 p.m. Sunday matinee. Tickets
$15, senior/student $10. (909) 585-6892.
if you still need more thrills there’s the Putt
`N Around go-karts and miniature golf.
Unleash your inner Olympian while
navigating sleds you control down two
quarter-mile long cement tracks on the famous
Alpine Slide, only one west of Utah..
The sleds sport ball-bearing wheels and
teflon runners so snow and ice aren’t necessary,
but otherwise the ride is the same
as drivers whip through turns and down
long straightaways. It’s a ride so real
bobsledders could train at Alpine Slide and
lets everyday folks get a taste of the Games’
exciting event.
While most of us will get no closer to
experiencing the thrills of Olympic
bobsledding, luge or skeleton than we will
to flying in outer space, Alpine Slide brings
much of the excitement and gravitational
forces of the sport down to Earth as part of
a ride that never needs snow and always
delivers thrills. Riders control how fast—
or slow—they go down the track in the
most unique ride around.
Each sled carries one or two riders—
typically parent with a young child. Pulling
the control handle toward you applies
brake and slows the sled down; pushing
forward releases it and allows the sled to
roll freely. Far from an amusement park
attraction where there’s little or no guest
interaction, Alpine Slide offers an experience
that’s different every time down, since
riders control their own speed.
Even non-Olympians love sled rides at Alpine Slide!
Each trip down starts with a scenic ride
up the chairlift, where there’s stunning
views of Big Bear Lake along the way.
Don’t let the lake views distract on the way
down though, for this is a real ride where
each driver controls their own destiny and
while some streak, many crawl. Bobsled
rides cost $6 each, $25 for five-ride book.
The new Soaring Eagle attraction is
a zipline-like experience with a couple notable
differences. Riders sit instead of lie
down and ride up to the top tower backwards.
Plus guests don’t have to apply any
brake or use any skill set, since it’s an
amusement park ride rather than zipline,
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What a ride it is! Between the two towers
riders soar 500 feet—close to two football
fields!—and reach speeds up to 26
mph, with a vertical drop of about 125 feet.
It’s the first ride of its kind in California
with the nearest other one atop the Rio
Hotel in Las Vegas. There’s no bulky shoulder
harness to wear so guests feel, well, as
free as birds while they fly.
Double seat belts secure up to two riders
and they shoot to the top tower facing
the ground, almost as fast as when they’re
coming down, in an experience that’s as
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requested tribute band by the military.
Masters of Puppets decided to take its show
to the public and has since headlined prestigious
venues everywhere, a big hit during
two prior Cave visits.
In 2015 Masters of Puppets was listed
as one of the top ten tribute bands in the
world by legendary Hollywood Music Review.
Dynamic stage show and precise attention
to songs like “For Whom the Bell
Tolls,” “Creeping Death,” “Enter Sandman”
and of course “Masters of Puppets”
are trademarks. Tickets start at only $15.
Aeromyth has toured all over the
country and abroad for over 11 years, earning
a reputation as the closest to the real
thing out there, and is on March 23. The
legendary Aerosmith sound comes to life
ranging from classics like “Sweet Emotion,”
“Toys” and “Walk This Way” to
more recent favorites including “Dude
Looks Like a Lady,” “Jaded” and “Don’t
Wanna Miss a Thing.”
An amazing Steven Tyler impersonator
helps but the whole band looks and
sounds like their Aerosmith counterparts.
Including a Joe Perry lookalike! They’ve
played the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas,
final Jack FM Arrowfest, and television including
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
and ABC’s Regis & Kelly. $15-$35.
Two more popular tribute shows
round out the month March 29-30. Simple
Man, formerly Lyvyn Skynyrd, returns
with its amazing tribute to the world’s
greatest Southern rock band on Friday.
Party to the music of the great Lynyrd
Skynyrd with this quintessential tribute
band as it recreates Ronnie Van Zant’s
sound and powerful vocals and the dual
lead guitar riffs that made the Southern
rock band famous.
From hits like “Simple Man,”
“Gimme 3 Steps” and “Sweet Home Alabama”
to “Tuesday’s Gone” and deeper
cuts like “The Needle and the Spoon” and
“Poison Whiskey,” the band captures the
spirit of Skynyrd. Tickets start at $15-$35.
WILD CHILD with Dave Brock’s
Doors Experience is back March 30, the
closest thing to reliving an actual Doors
concert that there is. Doors members have
lavished praise on Wild Child which for
20 years has painstakingly striven to reproduce
an actual Doors concert experience
from the late 1960’s.
Lead singer Brock brings the voice,
look and essence of the late Jim Morrison
to life. He has been singing the late star’s
music since grabbing the lead in the “Jim
Morrison Rock Opera” produced by the
late legend’s sister before starting Wild
Child, which uses the same instruments the
Doors were playing over 40 years ago.
The band produced a 22 song live concert
double CD of songs The Doors made
popular along with songs from the band’s
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`Freezin’ for reason’ at Polar Plunge
“Freezin’ for a Reason,” the 7th annual
Polar Plunge into Big Bear Lake, returns
March 2 with participants getting wet
somehow, some way for a good cause.
Brazen swimmers have a “License to
Chill” as they run, walk or dance into the
lake at Veterans Park, where they can expect
water temperatures in the 30’s as they
raise money for Inland Empire Region’s
Special Olympics of Southern California.
Take a dripping to raise money for
Special Olympics. Big Bear’s event has become
one of the region’s largest and most
popular, annually attracting hundreds of
plungers who raise $100,000 or more each
year. Plungers decide how long they stay
in the water, whether it’s the lake or a hose.
Some only get their ankles wet while others
swim around till lifeguards make them
get out of the water. Portable hot spas apres
plunge help ward off the chill.
Participants pay for the privilege, with
those raising at least $50 in pledges from
family, friends and coworkers receiving an
official Polar Plunge longsleeve T-shirt,
goody bag, lunch and 2-for-1 lift ticket at
Snow Summit and Bear Mountain.
Raise more than $50 and there’s additional
cool prizes like towels, hoodies,
duffle bags with tumbler and solar backpack.
Special Olympics supporters who
prefer to stay out of the water can stay in
the “chicken coop” for $50 in pledges and
receive a “I’m Too Chicken to Plunge” T-
shirt along with the other goodies.
Be sure to bring cameras along for
photos and video to prove you really got
wet during winter months. Costumes are a
staple at Polar Plunge events, almost like
Halloween, and awards are given for the
best, judged by creativity and how wacky
they are. Celebrity chef Duff Goldman,
“Ace of Cakes,” will be on hand too.
“All it takes is a few seconds in the
chilly water for plungers to discover why
we refer to it as `Freezin’ for a Reason,’ ”
said Special Olympics Southern California
regional director Abbey Leffler. “They
will immediately feel their hearts warm up
with joy because they know they are giving
to a great cause. Eighty six cents of
every dollar raised goes directly to Special
Olympics program costs.”
Opening ceremonies at 11:45 a.m. include
a special torch arrival by the San Bernardino
Co. Sheriff’s Department. Other
Polar Plunge activities include family fun
area with games, rock wall (weather permitting),
arts and crafts, entertainment, displays
from law enforcement and Big Bear
Discovery Center, and more.
Register at Veteran’s Park at 10 a.m.
with coffee and pastries with plungers
jumping in at noon. Admission for spectators
is free and they can purchase lunch
for $5. Don’t miss the preregistration
Plunge Party March 1 at Wolf Creek Wine
Room (41421 Big Bear Blvd.) from 6-10
p.m. There’s music, hors d’oeuvres, raffle
and the chance to meet local Special Olympics
athletes. Admission is free for plungers,
$10 for their guests.
Register as a plunger by calling (951)
703-6502 or www.sosc.org/bigbearplunge.
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Sled, Soar, Slide...
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exhilarating as the descent. Soaring Eagle
costs $12 per rider.
Alpine Slide’s inner tubing hill, a family
favorite for years, is a winter wonderland
after tons of natural snow and
snowmaking. The area’s ski resort quality
Lenko snowguns have made an amazing
amount of snow plus storms have combined
to build depths of 20 feet or more.
There’s an enclosed 210-foot long
Magic Carpet uphill lift to take guests and
their tubes to the top of all that snow—just
step on and step off! Nightly grooming just
like at the ski resorts ensures smooth tubing
on perfect corduroy snow.
Tubing under the stars was introduced
at Alpine Slide years ago and has become
wildly popular.. Guests love sliding on
snow that gets another fresh grooming after
the day session. There’s new glow lighting
and the snow gets faster and faster as
the evening progresses.
Tubing is offered daily from 10 a.m.-
4 p.m. with night sessions Fridays, Saturdays
and holidays (including Feb. 17 )
from 5-9 p.m. Lift passes are $35 and include
inner tube rental.
And what do Sled, Soar, Slide all have
in common? Each serves up the ultimate
Go Pro moment as guests with cameras
capture amazing selfies and videos.
Alpine Slide is at 800 Wildrose Ln.
Call (909) 866-4626.
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Pre-Plunge Party at Wolf Creek
Wine Room (41421 Big Bear
Blvd.) 6-10 p.m. with music,
hors d’oeuvres, raffles. Free for
plungers who raise $50, $10
non-plungers. (800) 232-7754.
1
“Evening of Illusions” preview
with Anthony Hernandez 9 p.m.
at The Lodge (40650 Village
Dr.) Free admission. 866-3121.
2
Big Bear Polar Plunge at
Veteran’s Park as entrants jump
in the lake at noon.
www.sosc.org/bigbearplunge.
2
Movies in the Meadow at Snow
Summit base area courtyard
5:45 p.m., “Turbo.” Free. 866-
5766.
2
Queen Nation in concert at The
Cave 7:30 p.m. Tickets $15-
$35. 878-0204.
6-7
Uniform Days at Snow Summit
and Bear Mountain feature $42
(plus TBID) lift tickets for badgecarrying
personnel. 866-5766.
8
Common Kings in concert at
The Cave 7:30 p.m. Tickets
$35-$50. 878-0204.
8-10
Supergirl Snow Pro at Bear;
Olympian Lindsey Jacobellis,
others in free pro-am
boardercross and big air, concerts,
Friday snowboard clinic.
(844) GO-2-BEAR
9
Bald Eagle Count, last of the
season held by the Forest Service,
8-10 a.m. Meet at Discovery
Center. 866-3437.
GILNER POINT
METCALF
Holloway
BAY Marina
Big Bear and Vicinity
Pleasure
Point
Performing Arts
Center (PAC)
Polique Canyon
Trail
Solar Observatory
BIG BEAR LAKE
Mill Creek
Mill Creek
Alpine Slide
at Magic Mtn.
Pine Knot
Trail
Cougar Crest
Trail
Woodland
Trail
Discovery Center
Serranno
Campground
East Boat
Ramp
EAGLE POINT
Swim
Beach
Big Bear
Pine Knot
Marina
Marina
Meadow Park
Town Trail
9
USARC Ski-A-Thon at Bear
Mountain; $150 donation ($500
teams of four) for lift ticket, line
cutting, lunch, apres ski party
and goodie bag. 584-0269.
9
Bald Eagle Celebration 11 a.m.
at Discovery Center with biologist
Robin Eliason, free. Reading
Animal Tracks noon and 1 p.m.,
free; Snowshoe Tours Sat. 9
a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m., Sun. 9
a.m.-noon. $30, $20 ages 8-
16. 866-3437.
9
G Love & Special Sauce in concert
at The Cave 7:30 p.m.
Tickets $35-$55. Pre-Show Pop
Off $99. 878-0204.
14-17
“Once On This Island Jr.” musical
presented by the Middle
School at the PAC at 7 p.m., 1
p.m. Sunday matinee. Tickets
$15, $10 senior/student. 866-
4970.
15
Dr. Harrison & The Credentials
featuring MountaintTop Srings
at The Cave 7:30 p.m. Tickets
$10-$20. 878-0204.
16
23rd Annual Victor Alvarez Memorial
Race at Snow Summit
with pro-style racing, silent auction
open to the public. Registration
8-9:30 a.m., racing at
10. $80 includes lift ticket, T-
shirt, goodie bag. 866-5766.
16
Pre-St. Patrick’s Day Party at
Wyatt’s with Irish band, cabbage
bowling, specials. $5, 14
and under free. 585-3000.
16
Movies in the Meadow at Snow
Summit base area courtyard 6
p.m., “Pirates of the Caribbean
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866-5766.
16
Meat Loaf Presents Bat at The
Cave 7:30 p.m. Tickets $40-
$60. 878-0204.
22
Masters of Puppets tribute to
Metallica at The Cave 7:30 p.m.
Tickets $15-$35. 878-0204.
23
Reading Animal Tracks at Discovery
Center noon and 1 p.m.
Free. 866-3437.
23
Aeromyth tribute to Aerosmith
at The Cave 7:30 p.m. Tickets
$15-$35. 878-0204.
29
Simple Man tribute to Lynyrd
Skynyrd at The Cave 7:30 p.m.
Tickets $15-$35. 878-0204.
29-31
Bear Break 2019 at Bear Mountain
with daily contests, music
on the deck, more. 866-5766.
30
Baldwin Lake Ecological Reserve
opens for the season with visitor
center staffed 10 a.m.-2 p.m.,
guided wildflower hike at 11:30
a.m. led by Forest Service botanists.
Free. 866-3437.
30
Wild Child tribute to the Doors at
The Cave 7:30 p.m. Tickets $15-
$35. 878-0204.
April
5
Moonshine Bandits in concert at
The Cave 7:30 p.m. Tickets $15-
$35. 878-0204.
6
Los Lobos in concert at The
Cave 7:30 p.m. Tickets $40-
$60. 878-0204.
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Recreation
Guide
Action Tours
Zip through the trees on nine ziplines.
Segway along Village streets, discovering
Big Bear history at the same time on a most
unique tour and ride. Learn tree rope climbing
skills like rappelling from certified
instructors or seasonally snowshoe through
the forest. Action Tours has year-round
guided mountain adventure for all ability
levels! (909) 866-0390 or (909) 866-0830.
Alpine Slide
Shoot down a tobogan-style ride at Magic
Mountain, as a hand lever allows you to
control the speed. After an exhilerating
run, ride the chairlift back to the top for
more fun. $6/ride, 5-ride books $25. There’s
also a snowplay area with Magic Carpet
uphill ride, plus miniature golf, Go-Karts,
family-priced snack bar, video games. Open
daily. Big Bear Blvd., 1/4 mile west of the
Village. 866-4626.
Bingo
The Elks Lodge hosts stirring Bingo games
each Friday night at 7 p.m. All are welcome
ages 18 and over. 40611 Big Bear Blvd.
west of the Village, across from Lakeview.
(909) 866-3557.
Bowling
The Bowling Barn offers new lanes with
automated scoring for bowling enjoyment.
Also arcade games and full-service cocktail
lounge with pool. Glow Bowling after
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Ride snow-covered trails on horseback at Baldwin Lake Stables. (909) 585-6482
dark with black lights, sounds. Bowl 3
games for the price of 2 with coupon in this
issue. Open daily. 40625 Big Bear Blvd.
(enter on Bonanza).(909) 878-BOWL.
Cross Country Skiing
All the great hiking trails in Big Bear make
great destinations for winter cross country
skiing, provided there’s enough snow.
Holcomb Valley is especially popular with
skinny plankers.
Discovery Center
The Discovery Center on the north shore,
two miles west of Stanfield Cutoff, is a
breathtaking facility overlooking the lake
and offering informational galleries, self
and naturalist guided tours, Adventure
passes and wilderness permits, and recreation
programs. Open daily (closed Tuesdays
and Wednesdays). (909) 866-3437.
Fishing
Catch some fun with Big Bear Charter
Fishing on a 22' fully loaded, super comfortable
boat with afriendly, expert guide
Aaron Armstrong. Open or private charters
for individuals or groups of all ages.
All gear provided—rods, reels, bait, lures,
drinks and snacks. Bass fishing too aboard
a Ranger Comanche. At Holloway’s Marina;
(909) 866-2240.
Gold Rush Mining Adv.
The adventures are real and so are the
treasures! Pan for gemstones and fossils
millions of years old in the working sluice
with water wheel, crack geodes to reveal
prescious stones within, find real pearls in
oysters and unearth dinosaur bones and
poop. Emporium with mining and dinosaur
theme gifts plus old fashioned fudge,
candy, sarsaparilla and more. 50016 Big
Bear Blvd. (909) 866-5678.
Helicopter Tours
See Big Bear from above during new aerial
tours by Helicopter Big Bear. See the lake,
ski resorts, desert and surrounding mountains
aboard a climate-controlled Robinson
R44 helicopter with longtime pilot Roy
Harding at the controls, departing daily out
of Big Bear Airport. The helicopter seats
up to four, pilot plus three passengers, and
tours start at $35 per person based on two
passengers. Group rates and discounts available.
(909) 585-1200.
Hiking
There’s dozens of trails and natural areas to
enjoy the rugged beauty of the San
Bernardino National Forest. From easy
strolls along the lake to stenuous climbs
into the mountains, there are trails for all
abilities, including families, within a short
drive of Big Bear. For information on all
trails in the Valley and the required
Adventure Pass, visit the Discovery Center
on North Shore Dr., about two miles west
of Stanfield Cutoff. 866-3437.
Alpine Pedal Path is a very easy 3.5 mile
(each way) paved trek following the lake
on the north shore. Popular with hikers,
bikers, skaters, strollers and wheelchairs
as it passes Carol Morrison East Boat
Launch, Discovery Center, Serrano
campground, Solar Observatory and more.
Castle Rock Trail is a short but strenuous
hike, that ends with a panoramic view of
Big Bear Lake. Legend has it that a beautiful
Indian maiden, jilted by her lover, took her
life by leaping from this towering 100 ft.
monolith. It’s reached after a mostly uphill,
.8 mile walk past a stream and featuring
beautiful views. Located on Hwy. 18
between Boulder Bay and the dam; park on
the lake side of the road.
Cougar Crest Trail is moderate two-mile
(each way) hike. As it winds above the
lake’s north shore, it offers up great views
of water and the surrounding mountains.
Trailhead is on North Shore Dr. about two
miles west of Stanfield Cutoff, .6 mile
from the Discovery Center where you can
park without an Adventure Pass.
Woodland Interpretive Trail is a short,
scenic family stroll with minimal elevation
gain, located on the north shore near Cougar
Crest. Free trail maps (available at the
trailhead or Discovery Center) identify
markers along the route noting local
vegetation, wildlife areas, etc.
Pacific Crest Trail comes through Big
Bear from Onyx Summit through the East
Valley to Hwy. 18 and then past Holcomb
Valley Rd. and Cougar Crest through
Holcomb Valley before continuing its 2,638
mile journey from Mexico to Canada. Call
the Discovery Center to find out where to
catch this famous international trail.
Pine Knot Trail from Aspen Glen picnic
area climbs the southern ridge above Alpine
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Slide three miles (each way) to Skyline Dr.
2N10, through lush meadow and stands of
white fir and Jeffrey Pine. Continue another
1/4 mile to Grand View Point for spectacular
180-degree vistas.
Holcomb Valley
At one time, Big Bear Valley was thriving
gold country. The last remaining signs of
this historic chapter in Big Bear history are
featured in a driving tour through what is
known as Holcomb Valley. Totaling 11.6
miles over a dirt road, the tour offers stops
at Two Gun Bill’s Saloon, Hangman’s
Tree, Pigmy Cabin, Metzger Mine, and
more. Free maps available at the Big Bear
Discovery Center on the North Shore—
call 866-3437.
Horseback Riding
Baldwin Lake Stable is open year-round
for horseback riding. Rates are by the hour,
offering one, two, three and four-hour rides
with longer rides heading along the famous
Pacific Crest Trail plus sunset rides. A
variety of spectacular mountain trails with
horses for all riding abilities. For little
buckeroos there’s hand-led pony rides and
petting zoo. Reservations suggested for all
rides. Big Bear Blvd. east to stop sign at
Hwy. 38, go through intersection, veer left
on Shay Rd. to 46475 Pioneertown Rd.,
Big Bear City. (909) 585-6482.
Miniature Golf/Go Karts
Putt ‘N Around, located at the Alpine Slide
at Magic Mountain, features a landscaped
18-hole miniature golf course complete
with water hazards and breaking greens.
Then there’s an oval-shaped go-kart track
with high-banked turns, which nine Can
Am racers—including four two-seaters—
with Honda 5.5 horsepowers engines and
an array of safety features zip around.
Open till 9 p.m. daily. 866-4626.
Ski Reports
Current, updated ski, weather and road
condition reports are available from Snow
Summit and Bear Mountain Ski areas.
Snow Summit: toll-free (888) SUMMIT-
1 or 866-4621 locally; Bear Mountain:
toll-free (800) BEAR-MTN or 585-2519.
Snow Playing
Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain, which
has snowmaking to ensure snow, offers
great inner tubing, and there’s a Magic
Carpet to take riders to the top, too. $35
buys an all-day (10 a.m.-4 p.m.) pass in the
winter wonderland, which includes tube
rental and Magic Carpet use. Night tubing
(5-9 p.m.) each Friday and Saturday plus
holiday periods for $35. The area also has
the Southland’s only Alpine Slide and a
great outdoor deck, plus the Putt ‘N Around
go-karts and miniature golf course. 1/4
mile west of the Village on Big Bear Blvd.
866-4626.
Big Bear Snow Play has Southen
California’s longest tubing runs. Two
Magic Carpet lifts mean guests never have
to walk back to the top and snowmaking
lets the area build features to enhance the
experience. Heated base lodge and paved
parking. Next.to Motel 6 on the bouleard 1
mile east of the supermarkets.Sessions daily
10 a.m.-4 p.m. $35 all day pass includes
tube rental. Glow Tubing sessions Fridays,
Saturdays, holiday periods 5-9 p.m., $35
includes tube rental. (909) 585-0075.
Snowshoeing
No lift lines—nor lift tickets to buy—
makes snowshoeing one of the fastestgrowing
winter sports. A great way to
escape the crowds and enjoy the serenity of
Big Bear’s endless hiking trails covered by
winter’s snow. Get maps, directions etc.
from the shop below or Discovery Center.
Soaring Eagle
Zip 500' downhill on the new Soaring
Eagle attraction at Alpine Slide, only one
of its kind in California. Reach speeds up to
26 mph during the dramatic downhill
descent—only after riding backwards to
the top! Up to two can ride at one time.
Open daily. On the boulevard 1/4 mile
west of the Village. (909) 866-4626.
Zoo
Grizzly and black bears, bobcats, coyotes,
mountain lions, deer, eagles, and other
animals are at Big Bear Alpine Zoo, many
of which are native to the San Bernardino
Mtns. Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays, 10-
5 Saturday and Sunday with daily animal
presentations at noon and weekend 3 p.m.
“feeding frenzy” tours. Moonridge Rd. to
Clubview, veer right to Bear Mountain,
and turn left to the zoo. $12 adults, $9 ages
over 60 and children 3-10, under two free.
(909) 584-1299.
Dining
Guide
Big Bear City
BARNSTORM RESTAURANT—
Comfortable dining at the airport. Open
daily for breakfast and lunch, dinner
Thursday through Sunday with nightly
specials and Saturday night entertainment.
German food a specialty plus steaks,
seafood, chicken, burgers. Ground floor at
the airport. (909) 585-9339.
THELMA’S TWIN PINES-Homestyle
cooking at awesome prices make this a
family dining favorite. Daily breakfast,
lunch and dinner specials. All-you-can-eat
beef ribs $20.95 on Saturday nights, and
homemade pot pies are big favorites. Open
daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner. 337 W.
Big Bear Blvd. Call 585-7005.
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Craft micros brewed on premises and
gourmet pub grub and appe-teasers at this
new brewery in the Village. Full bars
upstairs and down with lakeviews and all
sports all the time on big screens. 40827
Stone Rd. (909) 878-0283.
BIG BEAR MOUNTAIN BREWERY—
Fresh microbrewed beer served with hot
and cold sandwiches, soups, salads and
appetizers in a cozy atmosphere. Weekend
live entertainment. 40260 Big Bear Blvd.
just west of Alpine Slide. 866-BEER.
CAPTAIN’S ANCHORAGE—Historic
and rustic, this restaurant, built in 1947 as
the Sportsman’s Tavern and once owned
by Andy Devine, is a Big Bear favorite
with specialties like prime rib, AlaskSoup
and salad bar, romantic seating, and
cocktails in the Andy Devine Room. Open
for dinner daily from 4:30 p.m. Moonridge
Rd., just off Big Bear Blvd. (909) 866-
3997.
DYNASTY—Authentic Szechuan cuisine
with an array of specialty dishes. Mongolian
BBQ too and great cocktails. 40989 Big
Bear Blvd. 866-7887.
OLD COUNTRY INN-Family-style home
cooking at this local’s favorite with
breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Steaks,
German and Italian specialties and much
more with great weekday specials. 41126
Big Bear Blvd., east of Pine Knot. Call
866-5600.
STILLWELLS—In Northwoods Resort,
open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with
fresh seafood and pasta dishes, gourmet
steaks, homemade soups and scrumptious
desserts. Sunday champagne brunch. 40650
Village Dr. (909) 866-3121.
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ALLEY OOPS SPORTS BAR—Family Karaoke each Saturday night at 8 p.m. Glow
Bowling at 8:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 7 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Sat. and Sun.
Watch the big game on big screen TVs, open to all ages. Happy Hour Monday-
Friday 5:30-7 p.m. with 50¢ off all bar drinks (except draft), $1 hot dogs. Bowl
3 games for the price of 2 with coupon in this issue. Inside the Bowling Barn at
40625 Big Bear Blvd. Call 878-BOWL.
AV NIGHTCLUB—DJ every night at 9 p.m. Happy hour daily till 6 p.m. with $1
beers. 664 Pine Knot. (909) 866-7377.
BARNSTORM RESTAURANT—Live music Saturdays during dinner with Duke
Michaels and Peggy Baldwin March 2, 9 and 16, Art Harriman March 23. 501 W.
Valley Blvd. at the airport. (909) 585-9339.
BIG BEAR MOUNTAIN BREWERY— Craft microbrew beers, food in a cozy
atmosphere. Wear your gear, 75¢ off your beer. 40260 Big Bear Blvd. 866-BEER.
NOTTINGHAMS TAVERN— 40797 Big Bear Blvd. near Bartlett. 866-4644.
THE CAVE BIG BEAR—Your favorite artists up close and personal! See national
performers, top tribute bands and more in Big Bear’s hot new intimate concert
venue. Good food and full cocktail service including craft beers from Big Bear Lake
Brewing Co. (909) 878-0204.
THELODGE AT BIG BEAR LAKE—Fridays and Saturdays see singer Nikki Sparks
in Stillwells lounge 5-8 p.m. followed by Johnny Jukebox 8-10. 30650 Village Dr.
(909) 866-3121.
THE PINES LAKEFRONT—Pianist Mike Cross and Bass Mark Cade live Thursdays
5:30-8:30 p.m., Sundays 4-7 p.m. 350 Alden Rd. (909) 866--5400.
WYATT’S CAFE & SALOON—Open 4 p.m. Wednesdays for country dancing with
DJ Evan, Fridays and Saturdays with live bands.Feb. 1-2:.Street Music Band,
Southern Spirit. Feb. 8-9:Terry McRaven, Born Country March 15-16: Southbound,
Pre-St. Patrick’s Party. March 22-23: Southern Spirit, Terry McRaven.
March 29-30: Street Music Band, Born Country.. Great grub and drinks, familyfriendly.
Convention Center, Big Bear Blvd. at Division. (909) 585-3000.
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Glow bowling, laser maze at The Barn
low bowling, Laser Maze, full bar,
great food and video games galore.
There’s always a party each day— Gand night—at the Bowling Barn!
The lights come on at the Barn—black
lights, that is—weekends after 2 p.m.,
weeknights at 8:30 to create mesmerizing
bowling excitement. Glow Bowling offers
an experience that’s downright surreal as
neon balls glow brightly illuminated by the
black lights, and players step out of the
shadows to roll down 16 lanes of excitement.
Most of the house bowling balls glow
under the lights, in dazzling orange, blue,
green and red. By day these balls look completely
normal, but once the black lights
kick on they glow to life. Filling the racks
in all the incandescent colors of the rainbow,
they add a psychedelic touch to bowling
to be sure.
The Bowling Barn has high-powered
speakers and amps to kick up the sound
system a few decibels and really get the
party going. There’s also laser lights, dancing
and spinning on the lanes and above
the pins, while a center screen drops down
to play music videos.
The house lights are down and black
lights up for just open play so the emphasis
is on fun, not competition, but state-ofthe-art
scoreboards keep track not only of
pin tallies but also running player handicaps
and even the speed of their rolls. Free
bowling
with the
coupon on
page 10—
three games
for the price
of two!
F o r
more fun
head to the
new Laser
Maze for
challenge
t h a t ’ s
straight out
of an action
movie. Enter
the Arena and try to break into the vault
on the other side of the room by avoiding
countless crisscrossing beams of light, accented
by fog to make them stand out.
Crawl, jump, slide, roll, whatever it takes
to cross the obstacle course of light.
Hurry...the clock is ticking!
Break a beam and the penalty isn’t
death like in the movies, just time added
to your score. Once across hold your hand
on the master key, money and red hand
scanner to complete the mission. Takes true
Ninja skills and while the game is easy to
learn, it’s impossible to master with four
different skill levels to choose from.
Beam Buster in contrast sees players
trying to bust each laser beam before time
runs out. Both games are fun for the whole
family with tops scores posted outside the
arena. Even record your experience on
Big Bear Today
Glow bowling and Laser Maze (below left) light up
the Bowling Barn
video for just a buck! Each game is $3 for
single player or $6 for two.
So much excitement works up powerful
hunger and thirst. Satisfy both at
Bowling Barn with great food like barbecue
chicken pizza, street tacos, chicken
wraps, flaming hot onion rings and carne
asada fries. Then head to Alley Oops Sports
Bar where big screen high resolution TVs
show all the games and there’s full cocktail
service including hot winter drinks like
Peppermint Patty, Irish or Keoke Coffee.
Or cool off with favorites like the Lucky
Spare, Fuzzy Navel, Barn Bloody and
more.
There’s a myriad of video and action
games at Bowling Barn too, like Hoop Fever,
pool tables, air hockey and many more.
Bowling Barn is at 40625 Big Bear
Blvd. (enter on Bonanza). Call 878-BOWL.
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Big Bear Lake. You control the speed as your toboggan plummets back down
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