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« Reply #15 on: August 08, 2010, 08:11:25 AM » |
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Here's some information on the Adventure Pass:http://bigbear.us/adventurepass.html
You can get them from places like: Turners, Sport Chalet, REI, etc.
As far as a cheap hotel. I would check websites like hotels.com
I don't know where you are coming from but, the drive up and down is very easy in the summer. It is exactly 2 hours from our house and we go all the time just for the day to run or mountain bike.
Hope to see you there.
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« Reply #16 on: August 08, 2010, 06:37:28 PM » |
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Anytime you go up into the mountains, whether its the San bernardino, San Gorgonio, or Angeles National Forest, you have to buy a Wilderness Pass. They are $5 day/$30 year and if you buy a second year pass, it's only $5 for the second one. They are needed if you use any of the public facilities, park there and help maintain roads.
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« Reply #17 on: August 09, 2010, 10:09:18 AM » |
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If you don't find a cheap enough motel you can camp for free at a yellow post site.
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« Reply #18 on: August 10, 2010, 05:30:45 PM » |
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hmm nice. im going to try to go to this one. so i need to get a pass, and a hotel and gas. and thats bassicly it? and food.
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« Reply #19 on: August 10, 2010, 07:31:44 PM » |
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idk what a yellow post is but is anyone else sleeping at the yellow post? im assumeing is a free camp ground?  |
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« Reply #20 on: August 10, 2010, 07:47:22 PM » |
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Thanks for putting together this run Don. I just found out I will be on business travel for the next two weeks and can't make it.  It would be nice to see you and Denise again. |
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« Reply #21 on: August 11, 2010, 12:05:49 AM » |
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You still need an Adventure Pass for the yellow post campsite. Basically it's a clearing with a fire pit and a picnic bench. I just went in July and stayed at #7 I think it was. I really liked that spot. Nice valley, could of large boulders to block wind. A little close to the main dirt road, but not much traffic.
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« Reply #22 on: August 11, 2010, 11:47:05 AM » |
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There are YP sites scattered throughout the area. Best thing to do is probably go to the Big Bear Discovery Center and talk to a ranger. They should be able to point some out for you. Finding one on a Saturday could be tough though. They are first come first serve and go fast in the summer.
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« Reply #23 on: August 11, 2010, 08:35:07 PM » |
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$56.99 per night at Motel 6 if you want amenities. Although I really like the Yellow Post sites now that I know what they are. Great idea!
"Yellow Post Camping is remote camping at designated sites. A flat area has been cleared and a picnic table and fire ring are provided. These campsites offer a truly deep-woods experience and campers need to work with a ‘pack in-pack out’ mentality. There is no cost for Yellow Post Camping, but an Adventure Pass and a campfire permit must be obtained from the Discovery Center." ( from Big Bear camping site)
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« Reply #24 on: August 12, 2010, 03:27:29 PM » |
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Thanks for putting together this run Don. I just found out I will be on business travel for the next two weeks and can't make it. It would be nice to see you and Denise again. Hey Dan sorry you can't make it. Can you believe it has been one year since we last went on an Xcursion? It was in August of last year when we went to Big Bear. |
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« Reply #25 on: August 12, 2010, 07:55:50 PM » |
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Hey Dan sorry you can't make it. Can you believe it has been one year since we last went on an Xcursion? It was in August of last year when we went to Big Bear.
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« Reply #26 on: August 13, 2010, 09:38:46 AM » |
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Should be a great time  wish we could go but Michael has a Soccer Tournament in Santa Barbara that weekend so can't make it. Take care Brian |
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« Reply #27 on: August 13, 2010, 01:29:20 PM » |
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Sorry you can't make it Brian. Understand about the soccer tournaments. We were on that merry go round quite a few years ago. Is that the tournament held at the polo fields?
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« Reply #28 on: August 13, 2010, 09:29:46 PM » |
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Hey Goldfish, I might not make it 'cause budget MIGHT be tight. Won't know untill that Fri. so I don't want to be responsible for you not getting your adventure pass. I'm really going try to make it. On another note, it's nice to hear from you Brian. Are you finally back to wheel with us?
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« Reply #29 on: August 14, 2010, 01:56:46 PM » |
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UCSB and related fields; Michael is having a great time playing center-mid on this U9 team even though he’s just 7. This was the only weekend they’re playing this month so just bad timing.
I’m getting epidural treatments for my back so after they finish in Sept. I hope to be able to take some longer trips, sit, wheel without too much pain. Really been a combination of things for me between the kids, wife’s illness, and my back but hopefully that will improve and things settle down somewhat in the fall.
Anyway have a great time.
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