Bear Valley Search and Rescue Team

03/27/2025

During a recent team training, we embarked on a morning of route navigation, avalanche beacon location, and shelter construction.

It's important to review and practice these skills whenever possible, especially given the mountainous - and sometimes snowy - conditions we can find ourselves in.

01/27/2025

Here are some shots from a recent training.

Training in our local mountains helps us to keep our skills sharp and maintain the requisite level of response preparedness.

12/23/2024

Thank you to Ty Sutherland, our 2024 Bear Valley Search & Rescue Member of the Year!

This award is more than well-deserved, as Ty has dedicated years of valuable service to the BVSAR team and is an invaluable resource to our team for ropes operations and safety, through being an integral part of our internal rope-related education and demonstrations.

12/22/2024

Wishing everyone safe and happy holidays from the Bear Valley SAR Team

12/09/2024

A nice peek out of the Big Bear Valley towards San Gorgonio, while on one of our monthly trainings.

Due to the varied terrain and conditions in the Big Bear area - as well as the rest of the county - staying fit for trainings and call-outs is critical to our preparedness and overall efficacy.

Interested in knowing more, or the possibility of joining our team? Email us at [email protected]

10/13/2024

A big thank you to all the runners, support teams, volunteers, attendees, and anyone who contributed to this year's Kodiak Ultramarathon! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️💨👏🎉

Here are some shots from our Doble PCT Trail Camp aid station.

10/02/2024

Thanks to everyone (including Village Pizza!) who purchased tickets, made it out to Village Pizza, donated a raffle prize, or made a contribution to our pizza fundraiser!

09/20/2024

Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties announced the opening of multiple joint local assistance centers (LACs) to assist residents affected by bridge and line fires.

A LAC serves as a one-stop shop where individuals, families, and business owners can obtain information on services and assistance available from local and state agencies as well as non-profit organizations as they begin their path to recovery.

Services available at each LAC location will include information on and assistance with processing insurance claims, proper property cleanup strategies, assistance replacing vital records, navigating the repair and rebuilding process, and other resources for community recovery. In addition, EDD’s staff will be onsite to provide information and assist individuals with their Unemployment Insurance claims.

Residents should bring appropriate documentation relevant to the impact on their property, if available.

LA County Fairplex

Friday, September 20, 2024 from 10 am – 8 pm

1101 W. McKinley Avenue
Expo Hall 8 – Enter Gate 3
Pomona, CA 91768

The Way World Outreach, Hallmark Campus

Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 10 am – 8 pm
Monday, September 23, 2024 from 10 am – 8 pm

4680 Hallmark Parkway
San Bernardino, CA 92407
San Bernardino County

09/17/2024

All Big Bear area evacuations were downgraded to warning. Air quality is starting to improve. If you see a way, thank a first responder today!

Morning Quick Facts: September 17, 2024
39, 111 acres with 49% contained and 3,684 personnel assigned to the fire.

For more information please visit: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident.../cabdf-line-fire or https://www.fire.ca.gov/

CAL FIRE San Bernardino/Inyo/Mono Unit San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department San Bernardino County Fire

09/17/2024

09/11/2024

The southwest portion of the City of Big Bear Lake is under mandatory evacuation- from the Big Bear Dam to Wildrose Lane/Lakeview Rd.
In addition, Southern California Edison has advised that there is a reasonable chance of a proactive power disconnection tonight from approximately 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM tomorrow, September 11th, due to high winds in Lucerne Valley. If those winds caused a fire on the transmission lines it could endanger our only route off the mountain. Please be cautious, be careful, and do what you need to do to protect yourself and your loved ones.