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Big Bear Ropes Course Takes Family Adventure to New Heights

May 18, 2025 By Admin1 Leave a Comment

Big Bear Lake Introduces Big Bear Ropes Course

Big Bear Ropes Course is a new recreation feature this summer that reaches new heights with a high-octane obstacle course that towers 35 feet off the ground! This state-of-the-art aerial adventure designed to give families an exhilarating yet challenging experience all bundled into one.

Big Bear Ropes Course is far from an ordinary family day at the park. Instead, this two-story obstacle course that spires high above Big Bear allows participants to face an array of challenges and features. In fact, Big Bear Ropes Course stretches over 6,400 square feet. Many of its features exposed to nothing but air! There are a variety of suspension bridges, some with wide-open gaps, some with nothing but two-inch round cables to scramble across, yet another that overhangs on a curving structure with dangling ropes to grasp onto. All in all there are 37 different obstacles on this towering two-level ropes course. There is even an airborne element added to the equation for those who wish to experience the joy of flying. The Sky Rail Zipline stretches 80 feet and bananas out onto a ledge, enhancing the overall excitement.

“Nothing but thrills! Were bringing a whole new excitement to Big Bear,” said Big Bear Ropes Course Director of Operations Scott Voigt.

Big Bear Ropes Course

 Big Bear Ropes Course Safety Features

While some features teeter and other features wobble, participants need not fret about falling, because they’re at the utmost level of protection. There is an advanced safety system, which includes a five-point, full-body harness. It connects to a safety line. And that safety line has a slider puck inserted into a continuous belay track system. Each participant is fully secured at all times from start to finish. The slider puck can only be inserted or taken out of the track by a certified operator at either the entrance and exit of the ropes course.

Big Bear Ropes Course is a self-guided excursion, and participants can conquer the two-level course in a variety of combinations at their own pace. Some participants may choose to push the limits and try to do all the obstacles, or hone in on a few favorites along the course. There are certified operators on the ropes course at all times in case any participant requires assistance. It should take most participants about 15 to 20 minutes to get through this action-packed obstacle course.

Join in on the Family Fun Adventure

Big Bear Ropes Course anticipates to make its debut the last week of June or first week of July. Once Big Bear Ropes Course officially opens to the public, it will remain open all-year round (weather-dependent). Participants must be at least 42” tall. Participants 42” to 48” must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older. Maximum weight for an individual cannot exceed 300 lbs. The cost is $12 per person, per round. Please call ahead to get current operating hours, as operating hours may change throughout the year.Big Bear Ropes Course is located at 42825 Big Bear Blvd. (the same location as Big Bear Speedway / Big Bear Snow Play). For more information call 909-585-0075 or visit BigBearRopesCourse.com.

Family Fun Adventures

 

Find other family fun attractions in Big Bear here: https://www.bigbearguide.com/recreation-activities/

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Big Bear Lake Maifest – Memorial Day Weekend

May 17, 2025 By Admin1 Leave a Comment

Say Hello to Oktoberfest’s Little Sister – Big Bear Lake Maifest

Oktoberfest in May? Yep!

Big Bear Lake Maifest is the little sister to Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest. The organizers of Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest conceived this novel idea when they learned about numerous celebrations that occur every spring throughout Germany called Maifest. These traditional German festivals date back to the 18th century. This is when villagers and townspeople celebrated the end of winter and the arrival of springtime. This winter, Big Bear enjoyed its best season in years with more than 80 inches of snow, and now it’s ready to welcome a long-awaited spring with open arms. In doing so, Big Bear’s Maifest will deliver a scaled-down version of Oktoberfest to revelers Saturday, May 17 and Memorial Day Weekend, May 24 & 25, as well as Saturday, May 31. While Big Bear Lake Maifest is on a much smaller scale than her big sister Oktoberfest, there is one thing for certain and that is Maifest packs a big punch!

 

UNIQUE TO BIG BEAR LAKE MAIFEST:

  • Festive Maypole – Adorned with Colorful Ribbons
  • Customary Maypole Dances Performed by Die Gemütlichen Schühplattler
  • Maibock (Traditional German Springfest Beers)
  • Maibowle (Champagne-style punch)

COMBINED WITH OKTOBERFEST FAVORITES: 

  • Sizzling Bratwursts Hot of the Grill
  • Homemade Sauerkraut
  • Fresh Pretzels
  • Apple Strudel w/ Vanilla Sauce
  • Live German Bands
    • Bavarian Beergarden Band – May 21
    • Die Sauerkrauts – May 28
    • Hazelnuss Das Music – May 29
  • Log-Sawing Contests
  • Stein Holding Competitions
  • Kids’ Fun Zone

GET A FREE WARSTEINER GIFT: 

Those who come dressed in traditional German attire like a Lederhosen or a Dirndl receive a free gift, compliments of Warsteiner Beer!

Big Bear Lake Maifest is Saturday, May 21 and Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29 (Memorial Day Weekend), from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. each day. The weekend festivities take place at The Big Bear Lake Convention Center, home to Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest, located at 42900 Big Bear Blvd. Admission is $14 for adults, $11 for seniors (62+), and $6 for kids (3 to 12 years of age). To pre-purchase tickets online or for general information, log on to BigBearEvents.com, or Facebook, or call 909-585-3000. For other fun things to do in Big Bear be sure to check out the recreation and activities page.

Other Big Bear links of interest:

Big Bear Dining

Retail in Big Bear Shopping

Big Bear Real Estate 

 

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