Big Bear California

Archive for August, 2007

Question: Big Bear Mountain, California?

I am going up to snowboard on the 28th and i am wondering how the snow will be up there when i get up there. Please look at snow reports and anything you can find, i heard it is getting warmer and the snow might be melting. I really hope no so please tell how goo the conidtions will be on snow summit in Big Bear Lake califonria?

Answer: Not looking like much snow.

Big Bear Lake, California Travel

Question: Best route LA to Black Canyon City Az…pulling trailer?

Yahoo maps tells me to stay on the I 10 and take the west loop around Phx to the I 17….know that route well….My Nav system tells me to cut off the 10 onto US 60 to Wickenburg and then across to Black Canyon City. Do not know the road conditions, grades, switch backs and the like of this route. Will be pulling my 26 ft trailer. Is this route any more steep or up and down than say the Grape vine or Cajon Pass or Big Bear or Shaver Lake..these roads I know and can deal with….also weather thru that part of Az after Christmas

Answer: Here’s the difference. Yahoo Maps is giving you the EASIEST route. It is basically all Interstate Highways or 4 lane divided highways. Your GPS is giving you the SHORTEST route. It includes 2 lane deserted roads part of the way.

US 60 was the primary route between L.A. and Phoenix prior to the construction of the Interstate System. The turn off is just after you crest the grade East of Quartsite, Arizona. Most of it is 2 lane road, and because of the Interstate has few gas stations / tow operators. You would go through a couple tiny towns. It does NOT have any steep grades or sharp turns because it is basically going through open desert. So flip a coin. You shouldn’t have any problems going either route.

Just remember that while you are pulling your trailer in California you are restricted to 55 MPH, and to traveling ONLY in the right 2 lanes. You don’t want to feed the Chippies.

2005 Xterra Off Road Trail Rig Test in Big Bear