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
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
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
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
Yes, you are correct–it is much cooler up here in the mountains!!!
Usually 10-15 degrees cooler & we have shade!
No kidding —click here— to check. Come on up!!!
So Friday, June 29th from 5:30 – 7:30pm in our parking lot. Free hot dogs, soda and water. The bands are both new to our concert in the parking lot. If you saw the Mountaineer Progress that came out last Thursday, there is a great article about the concert and the bands. They are the Terry “Big T” DeRouen Gang and the Chase Walker Band (a sensational teenage blues trio). Bring your chairs and enjoy a great evening
Spring has been beautiful and summer is almost upon us. Now is the time for picnicking, hiking, and mountain biking! When it does get hot, remember that it’s usually 10-15 degrees cooler here in the mountains.
Also whenever in the Angeles National Forest 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.
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
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