Big Bear Bouldering is the Bomb!

So states this article in the Big Bear Grizzly (see full article here) by Kathy Portie about the bouldering in Big Bear Lake. The gist of the article is this. Big Bear Lake is a legit climbing destination. Yes, Joshua Tree is one of the BEST places to climb in the WORLD and it's only a little over an hour away...but it like 110 degrees out there right now! And while Big Bear might not play host to the quality or quantity of climbing you find in Josh, we've got it pretty good up here.

 (Bouldering up past Bluff Mesa with outstanding views)

I am a big fan of climbing up here. There is a ton of varitey and most of the spots are quite different in feel from one and other. That means lots of options depending on what you feel like doing for the day. Add to that the abundance of FREE camping and the great summer temps and whats not to love? What we are missing is a strong local climbing community. Big Bear is in need of a solid outdoor/climbing shop. I mean you can't even get chalk in this town! So while we have the potential to put Big Bear on the worlds climbing map...there is still a good bit of progress to be made. Get out there and check out some of the local climbing when you have a chance!

(Technical climbing at the Backside Bouldering area)