July 25,
2003

Big Bear Exploration

Way back on October 13, 2007 our club set out to do an exploration of the trails on the west side of Big Bear Lake. On the day of the event, at our meeting place in Redlands, the weather over the high country looked ominous. As an alternative, we had a great time out in the eastern desert, touring "The Mines of Joshua Tree." I have not forgotten our desire to adventure in those tall pines, perhaps on a summer's day. On July 25, our journey will take us through those conifers.

This will be one of the more challenging runs on some of the nastier trails in the area. It's one that many of you have been waiting for. And it is a great time of the year for an adventure, high in the San Bernardino Mountains near Big Bear. The terrain may include soft sand, gravel, steep grades, some possible rock crawling stretches, plenty of fresh air and glorious tall pines. With no plan to prerun the trails this time, this could prove to be one of the most adventurous outings yet!

The trails in this area are narrow and usually somewhat overgrown. So bring your shortest, highest four wheel drive vehicle - nothing larger than a mini-pickup! This is a one-day event.

You must pre-register to join us for this event, so see me appearing in the Pavilion (no booth this time) for details and to sign up. A National Forest Adventure Pass is also required.

* Only STREET-LEGAL 4 WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES are permitted at this event.

Please read the Frequently Asked Questions page of this website for VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS and rules governing this event.

STOP BY THE PAVILION TO SIGN UP

I will be in the Pavilion with his clipboard to take sign-ups on the Sundays of July 12 & 19. You must register to participate in this event. -Jungle Jim

This adventure is offered without charge. However, a National Forest “Adventure Pass” is required. It’s kind of like a parking permit for the forest. If you don’t already have one, these are available at REI and at Big Five Sporting Goods, These passes are $5/day or $30/year. (You’ll only need a 1-day pass, because the campout is outside the forest.) Please get one before the day of the event, and have it with you.

To ensure that our outings are safe and comply with all local, state and federal regulations of the areas we use, the following guidelines apply:

ONLY STREET-LEGAL 4 WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES ARE PERMITTED

ALL VEHICLES MUST BE OPERATED AT ALL TIMES BY A RESPONSIBLE LICENSED DRIVER

We regret that no other types of vehicles can be allowed on the outings. If you own dirt bikes, quads, dune buggies, or just like to thrash your 2 wheel drive, then Praying In The Dirt, another of our Extremeside Ministries at Eastside, is the place for you. Please check the Family Life Ministries page in the Eastside.com website for info about their upcoming events.

As always, in case someone gets stuck, I'll have my winch and trusty strap. In this video, I'm helping a 2 wheel drive that got bogged down in the sand in Anza Borrego.
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Please read About Us and the Frequently Asked Questions pages of this website for rules governing this event and off road driving tips.

To see reports and photos of all our past events, click here!

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