Wonderful hike! Pipes Canyon trail was closed to the prior flooding but up to the Chaparrosa…read moreMountain we went. Peaceful hike and well maintained paths, a hidden gem! Even late November, the sun can be tricky so bring enough water and keep your dog on a leash (several people we crossed did not, so our dog wasn't too comfortable). We will be back!

This is a great spot for a day hike. Ever changing scenery, a bubbling clear stream, trees,…read moreflowering bushes, birds, squirrels. We walked the trail to the right of the ranger station. It's a comfortable trail, leading to the Olsen ruins, about 1.7 miles in. Our 2 dogs just loved it. We went on a Wednesday morning and only ever saw 2 other people. We will be back for certain.

My first Triathlon. Reverse order: Run (5k), Bike (9 miles) and Swim (100 yard - in a pool)…read more I loved it. Signing up for next year too. I won 2nd place in my age division and THAT was radical. For me the set up and routes and bike station were clear but I heard from others they were confused on stuff. Glad I wasn't. Picked up bib the day before and that went incredibly smooth. Nice college kids helping out. Day of: PLEASE GET MORE PORT-A-POTTYS, waiting in the LONG LONG LINE was nerve racking. The race started about an hour late due to some issues with traffic on the FWY (?!??!). That was a horrible mistake. By the time we started to run I thought my shoes were going to melt. The run was alright. Boring personally. SO hot. Heat was just radiating off the streets. Maybe it was a good thing because it probably made me run faster. The second I got into the bike transition area (which if you were new like me, just look at what others are doing and you will be fine). You put your helmet on, pop your bike off the rack and jam. It felt freeing flying away on the bike. The cool air made me feel so much more ready. BUT DARN THIS ROUTE IS HORRID! I WILL NOT LIE. You will be tested to your core on this route. I had only been riding my road bike for only a month or so. Clearly I was ill-prepared for Devils Canyon. It was a beast I could not destroy. I have no shame saying I walked my bike to the top after realizing I would be going faster by walking. But once at the top, I flew down that hill like I was flying. Clearly so fast my water bottle was MIA once I was done. The transition from bike to swim was probably the most stressful. Put the bike on the rack, take your helmet off, shoes, socks and shirt (I swam in my Tri shorts and sports bra). Thankfully my mom was there with a water bottle opened and ready to drink. That was a life saver. I ran to the pool and just went at it. I love to swim and this was a breeze. Clearly swimming in the ocean at other Tris would be a bit more daunting. At this point my legs were jelly so my arms had to compensate. Pool was not too crowded and I was thankful. Jumped out and ran a tiny bit to the finish line and got my medal. Draining but amazing experience for a first Tri. The Tinman peeps were on top of it with the snacks and water. There were plenty and I was famished so this was great. Thumbs up to them!

I swear to God if I ever meet the person that designed the Big Bear, & Lake Tahoe course I'm going…read moreto attempt to kick their a$$. This was my 11th Spartan Race & I know the idea of these are to be tough & challenging, but for crying out loud can we cut it back with all the f-ing hills. This race was almost impossible to actually run in because the inclines were so steep & long. But my whining aside this Beast race lives up to its name, the hills & altitude/elevation in Big Bear will push your conditioning to the limits. This event was just as tough as the 16 mile world championship in Lake Tahoe a month earlier. A few tips for this location, general parking is about a mile away that they provide buggy/shuttle service up to the venue. Since the event is on Snow Summit they actually have regular bathrooms available for use as well as the porta potties, and last the course is pretty dusty up on the hills so if you're sensitivity to dust/dirt getting in your nose you might want to bring a bandana or something to cover up your mouth or nose. Overall this is a brutal challenging race, unless I'm going after another trifecta or actually running with a group I'm playing the puss card & skipping out of the next one here. Conquering this Beast once was good enough to me, I'm not willing to put myself through that much pain again.

TRIFECTA!!! This run is literally a BEAST! If you want to challenge your mind and body to the…read moremaximum level, this run will cripple you in the greatest way possible. Parking was $10. Quick half mile shuttle ride to the village. Check in was easy and decently fast. There were a lot of vendors and sample booths. Good amount of food and drink choices. The village was really clean and accommodating to spectators. There is bag check and hose showers and changing tents. Spectators can take the ski lift to the top for $20 to watch from the top. They are also free to roam the bottom obstacle area were the run ends. Great crowd for Saturdays run. All the Spartan vets I talked to said Big Bear is probably the hardest beast in the US. I ran the sprint and super in Chino this year and this was a 100 times harder. 12.5 miles, 8-9 miles are inclines up the mountain, you end up reaching the peak which is around 8000 ft elevation. Total climbed elevation is roughly 5500 ft. The longest straight incline during the run before a decline was around 1 mile. Most of the declines were steep and full of rocks, sticks, and holes, you have to be really careful running down. Mile 1 through 6 were the hardest portions of the run. Over 80% of this was scaling the mountain with a few obstacle in between. Afterwards you have a good 2-3 mile trail run, mostly up and down flats with a few tough inclines. Mile 9 - 12 was basically quarter to half mile inclines, obstacle, decline, obstacle, then repeat. It was never ending. Finally the last half mile was at the village area full some of the common obstacles Spartan normally has. A lot of the obstacles are repeats from other runs. Some were modified. The obstacles are fun and challenging. Only one mud/wet obstacle and it was at the very end. I HATE YOU BURPEES! Volunteers were all nice and encouraging. About 10 water stations. 1 with electrolytes. 2 with energy snacks. This run is no joke and tough. You see the fittest people crumbling during the inclines. You see people getting carted out. My friend fractured her ankle and could not finish. I think the average finish is over 5-6 hours and some people are out there 10+ hours. Expect to be on the course for a LONG time. Prepare yourself! Tips - MUSTARD PACKETS! Gross but it literally is a cramp killer. Take it right when you feel tight and the cramp disappears. - Bring snacks, candy, chews to keep your energy and sugar levels up. - Wear sunscreen on your face, I have a bib headband tan. - Do not wear ankle socks, my shoes tore up my achilles skin. - Bring warm clothes to change into. The wind was freezing after 1 pm. I wanted to quit so many times during the run but eventually you realize you kept moving forward and you are the bottom of the mountain looking at the finish line. I can barely walk and still licking my wounds and expect to be sore this whole week but it was all worth it to complete the TRIFECTA!!! AROO!

Absolutely amazing experience! The Can-Am was in excellent condition, super clean, and ran…read moreflawlessly the entire trip. The owner was professional, responsive, and made the pickup and drop-off process quick and easy. They explained everything before we left, and the trailer, spare belt, and spare tire gave us extra peace of mind. If you're looking for a reliable side-by-side rental with great customer service, I highly recommend renting from them. I'll definitely be coming back for another trip! Thanks again for making the whole experience smooth and stress-free.

I've run the half marathon here for the past 3 years. It's a small race, but it's well organized…read more It's small enough where they still have race day packet pick-up. They also have a 5k and 10k. I can't speak for the shorter distances, but the half marathon is a rather challenging, hilly course. The course takes you through some nice residential streets of Redlands with some great views along Sunset Dr. Unique to this race is that they have some delicious orange juice waiting for you at the finish line.

Running through Redlands is a pleasure!…read more Now in its 34th year, this annual race brings just as many spectators as it does runners, it seems. Although there were many, many local runners present, other runners from neighboring cities and counties (like me) caravanned to Redlands on this crisp morning to enjoy a great run as well. The Half Marathon loop not only winds and meanders through Redlands' tree-lined streets--where you'll find some amazingly beautiful homes!--but it also takes you through Prospect Park and the Redlands Country Club. Then, soon afterward, you'll find yourself in Smiley Heights, which provides for some seriously breathtaking views of the San Bernardino mountains. The scenic course is an upward jaunt--an easy elevation gain--until about mile 8. After that, the rest is almost entirely downhill! The event is well-organized, easy to find, and parking is free and plentiful at the Redlands Mall, where the packet pick-up and the start line await you. The reasons why Redlands' 5k, 10k, and Half have lasted for 34 years now is evident.

this guy is dope. had been looking for an affordable personal training for quite some time and…read morefound this guy on craigslist. he's been very effective in making my legs and booty look fab-U-lous! i can also do regular push ups and bench press. all i need now are bikini abs; i'll update this review when that happens. lol

The San Bernardino Sunset Rotary Club's Tinman Triathlon and 5k is a fun, wonderful, rewarding and…read morecharitable event with 2016 marking its 30th anniversary. Proceeds raised from this event goes towards Rotary International's quest to end the debilitating disease of polio. Hosted on the beautiful campus of Cal State University San Bernardino nestled against the foothills, it is quiet and peaceful compared to other college campuses that are located in a middle of a city. This event is partnered with the Loma Linda Possibilities program which supports those with disabilities. All participants get a t-shirt and goody bag and all finishers get a medal. A standard Sprint triathlon is a 750m swim, followed by a 20km bike ride and concluded with a 5k run. Due to the lack of large bodies of water for swimming in the Inland Empire, these triathlons are generally reverse tri's with the order being a run, bike then swim as no pool has the capacity for all the participants hitting the water at the same time. As the athletes run and bike, they become spaced apart so when they hit the pool, it's usually one at a time. The run portion of the triathlon and the 5k takes place entirely on the permitter of campus. It's relatively flat at the beginning and then there are gentle but constant climbs and descents. There are two water stations graciously staffed by volunteers approximately around the mile marks. The last straight away into campus is a straight climb up Coyote Drive with 5k finishers going to the right (same as the starting line) and triathletes going to the left at the transition area. What makes the SB Rotary Triathlon unique is that instead of a 20km (12.4 mile) bike portion of the course, it's "only" about 9 miles. More about that later. Gear up and head back down Coyote Drive and a left turn onto Northpark Blvd for a down and out into the suburbs and then around the backside of CSUSB. NOW- the kicker for the shorter distance is that once exiting the campus, it's a ride up the appropriately named Devil's Canyon Road. It is a grueling climb and there is no shame of you have to get off your bike and walk it up to the turn around, I've done it once myself. Single gear bikes, beach cruisers of "fixie's" are not recommended by me but if it's the only bike you have, do not let that hold you back. Those of us who can muscle through the climb, it's a long steady churn, judiciously going through every last gear and feeling the burn up that service road. Course officials are on the top of the turn around to ensure that no one cheats and turns around early, but they are also there with water bottles at a small but flat rest area. The reward of the climb is that you go back DOWN that hill and I have personally reached speeds nearing 40mph. It is a great way to cool down and rest after a good hard effort to reach the top! Then it's down the westside, onto campus and into the transition area. It's a short jog to get to the pool where you must enter feet first into the water. Triathlon in June might bode for cramping so this is a good safety measure. 6 laps of 25 yards (150 yards total) and you're out and another run to the finish line and vendor area. Aside from the Sprint Triathlon and 5k, what really is unique about this event is that there are several kids triathlons of shorter distances, based on the child's age and athleticism- and even a little kids tricycle race for those tikes under the age of 4! Many of the adult 5k runners or triathletes tend to leave after their event (even before the medal awards ceremony) but I really enjoy watching the pure enthusiasm of the next generation of athletes. If you ever wanted your child to try something where kids can compete along youths their age, this is a great venue to do so- shorter distances and no adults on the course. Which brings me to my biggest gripe and common sense/ courtesy which is non participants getting in the way of athletes on the course. By all means- watch, support, cheer and take pictures of your friends and/or family but be mindful about your surroundings, listen to the course officials, volunteers and athletes and if someone is yelling for you to move or get out of the way IT IS YOU and not someone else. I have participated in this event three times so far and enjoyed each and every time. Initially I heard of this event via the local NPR station, KVCR (CSUSB hosts its broadcasting facilities). This is not an ideal first timers triathlon for adults due to the climb up Devil's Canyon on the bike but all other aspects are friendly. This triathlon is in late June and it can get hot but there are very few triathlons that are regularly scheduled during the summer months. Please stay hydrated, be prepared and make use of the water stations on the course. This is a very rewarding experience that is peaceful yet grueling for some. A long running event that supports a very worthy cause. The link to the official site http://www.rotarytinman.org

Back in March of 2020, my family were in Big Bear for the weekend because my son had an appointment…read morefor adaptive ski lessons with USARC . Unfortunately due to the pandemic that was starting, the lessons were cancelled and we never tried to schedule a make up session. Fast forward to this week... my son and I went with his school for an adaptive ski day trip. He has been hesitant about skiing as he was extremely nervous about going downhill at fast speeds, but the teacher and I talked to him about it and finally convinced him to give it a try. So glad we went because he had such a great time! My son is non-ambulatory and they had special seated skis that rise up to get on to the chair lifts - soo innovative! There were other adaptive ski equipment for all levels of learners and abilities. Instructors are all volunteers and my son had two volunteers with him. They were both retired firefighters (one from Adelaide, AUS) and were both so kind and fun. Since it was a weekday, the slopes were pretty empty so they were able to immediately jump onto the lift again as soon as they came down - no wait! They had so many runs that day, we lost count. It was an absolute joy to watch everyone experience the fun and excitement of going down the slopes for the first time (or second time!). We are so lucky that organizations like USARC exist to give those with disabilities the opportunity to enjoy a variety of sports that they normally wouldn't have access to.

We had an incredible experience with the Adaptive Ski Program at the United States Adaptive…read moreRecreation Center this weekend. I was honestly very nervous going into it. Ethan has high anxiety and new environments can sometimes be challenging for him, so I wasn't sure how a ski lesson would go or whether he would be able to participate. The staff completely exceeded our expectations. Ethan's coach, James, was wonderful -- calm, confident, and immediately made Ethan feel like he could do this. That confidence made all the difference. Within the first ten minutes, Ethan was riding the lift and skiing down the hill. He ended up going down the hill at least 10 times and had an absolute blast. He told us it was one of the most fun things he has ever done. Programs like this truly matter. Having an adaptive ski program that allows kids with different needs to ski, snowboard, and fully participate in the experience is amazing. Thank you to the entire team, and especially to James, for making this possible. Ethan had the time of his life, and it's something we will never forget!