Author Archives: Mike

12/15/12 12:30 pm

I have just returned from the snow play areas above Big Pines.  There is lots of snow much of it still untouched!!!!!!  The roads are open with no control.

Come and get it!!

Mike

Always make sure you carry chains that fit your car and that you know how to install them. Only play in the snow on Public lands, ( stop to see us at Mountain Hardware andwe can provide you with a map and info where the best conditions are currently). Please respect private property and do not play there.   You will also need an Adventure Pass $5.00 per day or $30.00 for a year we can supply that for you. Please remember to always pick up and take home any trash as this will make it nicer for the next visitor.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at Mountain Hardware 760-249-3653 Mon – Sat 8:30am-5:30pm and Sunday 8:30am-4:30pm. We are located at 1390 Hwy #2 in Wrightwood on the north side of the highway and have a large parking area and restrooms

12/15/12

Yes winter has finally started.

Over night we received another 2-3 of snow in the snow play areas around Big Pines.

Currently hwy #2 is open to Wrightwood.  Just west of town chains or 4×4 drive are required.  I am sure that this will be lifted by the early afternoon.

Give us a call if you have any questions

Mike

 

12/14/12

Yes we do have snow.  We received 2-5″ of snow in the Big Pines area.  I have attached a picture of the Big Pines area this morning

Always make sure you carry chains that fit your car and that you know how to install them. Only play in the snow on Public lands, ( stop to see us at Mountain Hardware and we can provide you with a map and info where the best conditions are currently). Please respect private property and do not play there.   You will also need an Adventure Pass $5.00 per day or $30.00 for a year we can supply that for you. Please remember to always pick up and take home any trash as this will make it nicer for the next visitor.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at Mountain Hardware 760-249-3653 Mon – Sat 8:30am-5:30pm and Sunday 8:30am-4:30pm. We are located at 1390 Hwy #2 in Wrightwood on the north side of the highway and have a large parking area and restrooms

Mike

12-13-12

Winter has finally returned.

In the snow play areas around Big Pines received 2-6″ of  snow last night.  The weather service is calling for snow on and off through the weekend.

Always carry Tire chains and winter gear.

Mike

Always make sure you carry chains that fit your car and that you know how to install them. Only play in the snow on Public lands, ( stop to see us atMountain Hardware and we can provide you with a map and info where the best conditions are currently). Please respect private property and do not play there.  You will also need an Adventure Pass $5.00 per day or $30.00 for a year we can supply that for you. Please remember to always pick up and take home any trash as this will make it nicer for the next visitor.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at Mountain Hardware Mon – Sat 8:30am-5:30pm and Sunday 8:30am-4:30pm. We are located at 1390 Hwy #2 in Wrightwood on the north side of the highway and have a large parking area and restrooms


11/13/12

Everyone

Looks like winter is on its way.  We do not have any snow for snow play yet, sorry. 

I will post here as soon as we receive enough for snow play.

You are also always welcome to call us if you have questions.  760-249-3653

Mike

Our Recent Hike Up Mt. Baden-Powell

Just the other day Mike, Gabby (our Vizsla) and I took a hike up Mt. Baden-Powell. We went relatively early to avoid the afternoon heat and just had the best time. It’s 4 miles up to the summit (with 41 switchbacks) and on top the views are spectactular. There is a monument dedicated to the Boy Scouts on top and a metal sign-in box. Take a moment to read who’s been up there and then sign it yourself. Keeps things interesting. On the summit ridge are 2000-year-old limber pines, with one of the largest being “Waldron Tree”. The elevation at the top is 9399′ with an elevation gain of 2800′ from the parking lot at Vincent Gap, so take your time on the way up and bring plenty of water and snacks. As you can see from the pics, the afternoon thunder storms were visible to the East, so we headed down early, but not so soon that we didn’t enjoy the feeling of being on top of the world. Shawn

 

4/15/12 8:30am

This will be the BEST Snowplay Day of the Year!!!!!!

In the snow play areas we have received 20″ of snow this past week.  This morning the sky is blue, lite wind and the temp. is in the mid 40 as of this morning.

Roads to the snowplay areas are open and NO chain controls.

So today is the day to come on up.

Always make sure you carry chains that fit your car and that you know how to install them. Only play in the snow on Public lands, ( stop to see us at Mountain Hardware and we can provide you with a map and info where the best conditions are currently). Please respect private property and do not play there.   You will also need an Adventure Pass $5.00 per day or $30.00 for a year we can supply that for you. Please remember to always pick up and take home any trash as this will make it nicer for the next visitor.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at Mountain Hardware 760-249-3653 Mon – Sat 8:30am-5:30pm and Sunday 8:30am-4:30pm. We are located at 1390 Hwy #2 in Wrightwood on the north side of the highway and have a large parking area and restrooms

If you mentions this post you will receive a 15% discount on all snowplay items.

Stop and say hi

Mike

4/14/12

Another Great Day

Winter In April

This week we have received 16-20+” of snow in hte snow play area.  This should make the conditions the BEST of this year.

Today we have high over cast with some blue sky temp is about mid 20’s in the snow play areas.  So come on up it will be a GREAT weekend!

Always make sure you carry chains that fit your car and that you know how to install them. Only play in the snow on Public lands, ( stop to see us at Mountain Hardware and we can provide you with a map and info where the best conditions are currently). Please respect private property and do not play there.   You will also need an Adventure Pass $5.00 per day or $30.00 for a year we can supply that for you. Please remember to always pick up and take home any trash as this will make it nicer for the next visitor.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at Mountain Hardware 760-249-3653 Mon – Sat 8:30am-5:30pm and Sunday 8:30am-4:30pm. We are located at 1390 Hwy #2 in Wrightwood on the north side of the highway and have a large parking area and restrooms

If you mentions this post you will receive a 15% discount on all snowplay items.

Mk

4/13/12

It is snowing today

We are having winter in April.  On Wednesday we received about 4″ snow play areas.

This morning it is snowing again.  The weather service is calling for 5-10″ of snow to night.  With the clear and sunning tomarrow.

So this maybe the last weeekend for snow play and the conditions are GREAT!!!!! 

Always make sure you carry chains that fit your car and that you know how to install them. Only play in the snow on Public lands, ( stop to see us at Mountain Hardware and we can provide you with a map and info where the best conditions are currently). Please respect private property and do not play there.   You will also need an Adventure Pass $5.00 per day or $30.00 for a year we can supply that for you. Please remember to always pick up and take home any trash as this will make it nicer for the next visitor.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at Mountain Hardware 760-249-3653 Mon – Sat 8:30am-5:30pm and Sunday 8:30am-4:30pm. We are located at 1390 Hwy #2 in Wrightwood on the north side of the highway and have a large parking area and restrooms

Stop by and say hi.

If you say you saw this post you will get 15% of anything for snow play.  Good only for 4/13-4/15/12

Mike

4/6/12

Yes we still have SNOW.

I took a drive this morning and found some place that we stil jave snow for snow play.  There is still lots of snow in the higher elevation but not much near the road way.  But I did find a couple of areas where you will have a good time near the road way.

Store hours this weekend are Sat. 8:30am-5:30pm  and Sunday 10am-2pm Easter

The weather is a bit cool about mid 40’s with 5-10mph wind and blues sky.

Stop by the store and we will get you the info to find these areas.