Snowshoes at Big Bear Lake

February 6, 2009


This Saturday, February 7, 2009 the Village of Big Bear, California will be host to the only snowshoe event in Southern California. With the storms today, there should be a great covering of snow. Kahtoola Snowshoes the Bear will sponsor event's from 9 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.


Registration for competitors will be from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. at Equada Outfitters, 663 Pine Knot Avenue in Big Bear Village.


The mountain trails will offer competitors all levels of challenge.


The event is free to spectators; $25 for the 5 kilometer race; $45 for the 10 kilometer race. The cost includes prizes and T-shirts for all participants. Athletes (spectators could also) are asked to bring any amount of food- fresh or canned- to help the Big Bear food bank.


There will also be a Discovery Center, Snowshoe Demo Tours, dog sledding demos, live music, a rock climbing wall, sports and fitness exhibits and food vendors.


For more information you can call 909-224-9315 or on the Internet http://www.snowshoebear.com/


We are so fortunate to live in the Inland Empire where we have these great opportunities close at hand!