Amazing staff! Friendly and eager to help!!! It was kinda hard figuring out the whole process as…read morethe person on the phone ( BBM customer service) had given me the wrong info ( twice), she told me twice ( I had called twice as the confirmation email I received said the opposite of what she had told me on the phone) that the adventure academy would provide the rental and all I had to do was show up there and drop the kid, when in fact we need to pick up rental, lift pass then head to the academy, FYI. Other than that, amazing experience!! Liam was very patient and did a great job! My niece is now in love with skiing and is my new skiing buddy

It was the second time that we had booked a one hour private snowboarding lesson with Gus Buckner…read more He is a great teacher, personable, explaining everything very well, patient and correcting mistakes quickly. We learned a lot and the lesson passed too quickly. Looking forward to the next one. Can highly recommend him and the school.

This review is specifically for the Exploration Trail, which is the 8-mile hike located in the…read moreChildren's Forest. I'm relatively new to the realm of hiking, and really enjoyed exploring the Children's Forest this past weekend. I would definitely label this trail as a moderate hike! While there is no major climb or obstacles, the majority of the trail is uphill. Since the trail is located in Running Springs it can also great pretty chilly, so I would suggest a jacket and pants! Luckily a member of our group thought ahead and brought hand-warmers, which were the highlight of my night. Overall, this is a hike that is great for those looking to escape the city life and immerse themselves in fresh air, plus it highlights the beauty of California's forests.

The children's forest is a great local place to hike, walk, camp, or have a picnic. It is located…read moreoff HWY 18 in Running Springs . One would not necessarily notice the area unless you were looking for it. There are many trails and some loop around so if you can't walk too far you can double back. There is camping and group camping spots available. There are picnic areas and informational trailheads. Safety first , remember cellphones may not work in all areas. Bring food , water, appropriate clothing per the weather. Have a first aid kit accessible for emergencies. Remember that there are animals in the forest . Bring pepper spray or bear spray to scare off most wild animals and humans ! Don't forget your Adventure pass. This can be bought at the Rangers station or Jensen's store off HWY 330 in town.

My happy place! It's nice, you can rent everything there…read more You can take some classes with an instructor on weekends and sometimes weekdays, which we did & John, the instructor, was very helpful. There's a few trails for different skills levels. Bev & Kerry are very professional and kind. We even got some winter merchandise there with their logo. Can't wait for the snow season to start again so we can come back.

Love supporting local, and Rim Nordic is more than deserving of that support. Great spot for cross…read morecountry skiing and snowshoeing. We recently purchased our two pairs of snowshoes from Bev at Rim Nordic, who is very knowledgeable and helpful. Their prices are on par with online, so why not support local business? We can't wait to be back after the next snow storm for a snowshoeing adventure!

This is a beautiful trail, but a little tougher than expected! There seem to be quite a few…read moredifferent trails/routes you can take, but I'd plan for about 2-3 miles minimum (in the altitude it feels longer lol). They recently added a parking lot, which made it so much more convenient for parking and to find the start of the trail! I'm so glad they did this. I'd still say the earlier arrival, the better, so you can get a parking spot. For the trail itself, it's a good workout - there are both uphills & downhills. Once you get to the top, there are beautiful views of the lake.

We took this hike with our pups and it was awesome! It was definitely a work out with lots of steep…read moreand uphill hiking. We made it to the big rock at the very end, unfortunately with our pups we were unable to climb all the day to the tippy top. Overall an awesome hike, saw lots of trees, rocks, and little streams along the way! Trail is dog friendly, and has a lot of spots to stop for great views of the lake

This is a great campground local to San Diego. About a 40 minute drive. I used to go to the…read moreCuyamaca Campgrounds a lot. This one is located about 5 minutes away. Green Valley has (small - around 3 feet high) falls and cool water to soak in. It is south of the main campground and the public can park there (I think there is a parking fee to get into the campground?) and 10 minute walk down to the falls. Really peaceful, and the amenities (showers/bathrooms) have been greatly improved over the years. It barely feels like 'roughing it'! My onlycomplaint, and it was a BIG one is the flying BUGS were buzzing/bombing me he entire trip! Some people's blood (MINE) is supposed to attract them more than others. Because I noticed other campers were NOT impacted. Bring a skeeter hair net or repellent. I went in September , Space 41. Oh! and wild turkeys came right up to my camp space! Cool.

Had a blast spending our weekend here. Rangers are prompt and please do purchase firewood on site…read more(it's cheaper than other places and works great) Quiet area and enjoyed everything. Restrooms are clean with toilet paper and sink. Just no paper towels (take a hand towel) Stayed from 6/19/20 to 6/21/20 and all slots were taken but everyone was respectful to each other. Ground is dirt and bit not leveled well so do be wise to where you want to place your tent. One slot can have about 2-4 tents (depending on the tent size) we have 1- 4person and 2-2 people tent ... worked out great! Will definitely be back :)

First, on a Sunday afternoon at the end of October, no parking by noon. My second reason for…read moreremoving a star is that the "female" restroom was out of order, the "male" restroom didn't have a trash can (which I understand, partly, being in the forest). But why have a girls and boys restroom, why not just two bathrooms. And the last reason I kept a star, only one trash reciprocal in the entire parking lot. I believe we should continue to encourage Visitors to "pack it in, pack it out" plus some. How do we do that if we expect then to put it in their car and take it with them? Trailhead has a very descriptive sign, provides lots of good information. Trail is 6.4 miles, 1,174 altitude gain (out/back), dogs allowed on lead, near Fawnskin. This trail offers AMAZING views of Big Bear Lake, bikes also share the trail. (Dog bags provided at trailhead, pls pick up after yourself, and your doggie;) There's so much to explore, get up, and get out there.

A nice escape, I think it's probably less-trafficked because it's on the North Shore (away from the…read moremain crowds) and a bit away from the Discovery Center. At the top is a rock outcropping where you can get a good view of the lake, albeit partially obstructed. I saw a cinnamon-furred black bear near the top the last time I hiked (June 27, 2017 around 6:15pm), so be on the lookout, keep your distance, and make your presence know (I stomped my feet, and he took notice and slowly went about his business in a different direction than where I was). July 13, 2017: did an evening hike and saw 2 deer, along with a pair of yellow eyes and green eyes (more deer?) at night, and three scorpions along the trail. You will need an Adventure Pass to park in the lot, but alternatively you can park along the road (a good spot is by the Eagle habitat warning sign).

What a great experience we had! the guide was amazing we got there early as they asked to check in…read moreand get the equipment fitted properly. tour was beautiful and i highly recommend coming to the see the property the equipment was very well maintained and as long as you follow the rules there weren't any problems at all! We will absolutely be coming back to do the side by sides next time!!! Went in September and cant stop talking about it. great for any skill level and they were very understanding of first timers. made my partner feel at ease and was so funny!

Just got back from our ATV trail riding in Angeles Forest. It was Amazing! Highly recommend!…read moreOur guide Kevin was terrific! The safety equipment provided is excellent. Even paper ski masks to help keep out the dust! That was a very nice and unexpected touch. I was a bit nervous after reading some of the reviews about getting the waivers done. But it's not hard. I've worked in IT help desks for years so I know some people are just not good with a computer. That's fine. Just read the instructions carefully and you'll get thru. Or just get help from a teenager. :-) To get to this location they give you very good directions. If you follow them you'll have no issues. It's actually very easy! But GPS is not great for the less traveled roads in the mountains going to a place that doesn't really have a street address. We will be going back soon! Hopefully for 2 hours next time!