Big Bear Choppers Ninth Annual ‘Ride the Mountain’ Bike Show hits Snow Summit on June 11
(Big Bear Lake, Calif. – May 23, 2011) – Big Bear Mountain Resorts is SoCal’s perfect escape for summer fun, providing outdoor enthusiasts with a variety of family-friendly activities for all ages and skill levels. Guests are invited to take in the scenic views of Big Bear valley while golfing, hiking, biking or riding the Scenic Sky Chair, all of which officially opened for the season this past weekend.
Bear Mountain Golf Course and the Snow Summit Scenic Sky Chair are open for business!
Golfers can now enjoy Bear Mountain’s nine-hole golf course complete with a Club House for dining and serene backdrop with views at 7,000 feet. The course is open seven days a week from May through early November. For tee times and golf season passes, call 909-585-8002.
The Scenic Sky Chair brings riders to the top of the mountain at an elevation of 8,200-feet to take in the views of Big Bear Lake and the surrounding area. Once at the top, guests can enjoy a BBQ lunch at the View Haus or take on one of the many trail options for cross-country biking and hiking. The Sky Chair is open weekends only until June 18, when it will begin to be open daily.
“Whether you’re in the area for sightseeing or outdoor activities, it’s a fun time to perfect your swing or explore the hiking and mountain biking trails at Big Bear Mountain Resorts,” said Chris Riddle, director of marketing for Big Bear Mountain Resorts. “The weather is great, the golf course is in excellent shape and and the sky chair offers the best trip up the mountain.”
Big Bear Choppers Ninth Annual “Ride the Mountain” Bike Show
Bikers from all over the country are gearing up to hit the mountain roads for the ninth annual Big Bear Choppers “Ride the Mountain” bike show on Saturday, June 11. Motorcyclists will travel through the San Bernardino Mountains to Snow Summit to enjoy live music, a BBQ, and the bike show, all while taking in the views of Big Bear Valley and the surrounding area.
Big Bear Choppers welcomes builders, riders, and bike fans to come check out the event that continues to grow by the thousands every year. Bike Show sign up is from 6 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the top of the Snow Summit parking lot. The rally will host its annual Legendary Poker Run, which offers the best mountain riding in Southern California.
The entry fee for the Legendary Poker Run is $35 per poker hand and includes entry to the event, a t-shirt and an event pin. Awards for the Legendary Poker Run and the Bike Show will be presented at 2:30 p.m. at the main event concert stage at Snow Summit. Pre-registration information is available through the Big Bear Choppers’ website: www.bigbearchoppers.com.
HWY Information
There are still three ways to Big Bear, including Hwy 38 through Redlands, Hwy 18 from Waterman through Lake Arrowhead and Hwy 18 through Lucerne Valley. Hwy 330 is open midweek to commuter traffic only for limited hours.
Caltrans officials expect to have Hwy 330 open for travelers over the Memorial Day holiday (only over the weekend), then returning to commuter hours midweek.
All road repairs are expected to be complete before Independence Day weekend, permitting no unforeseen issues.
Guests are reminded to check out www.bigbearmountainresorts.com for the latest on summer activities, events, and weather and road information.
About BBMR – Your Backyard Escape to the Outdoors
Big Bear Mountain Resorts (BBMR) includes Snow Summit and Bear Mountain. Together, BBMR is Southern California’s premier outdoor headquarters – just a tank of gas away roundtrip from most areas in Southern California. For more information, please visit www.bigbearmountainresorts.com. BBMR is an equal opportunity service provider operating under a San Bernardino National Forest special use permit.
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