FOUR SEASONS OF ADVENTURE
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Warm, Sunny Days in Big Bear This lakefront getaway offers elevation with benefits. Paddle the water, hike the hills, browse the shops, or just kick back and soak up the alpine splendor. BY ANN MARIE BROWN
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ALPINE ADVENTURING Start your trip by nabbing an eagle’s-eye view of the lake without breaking a sweat. Snow Summit’s Scenic Sky Chair whooshes you uphill to 8,200 feet in elevation, offer-
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ing vistas of Big Bear Lake cradled by a ring of conifers. Order a soup bowl with a side of scenery at Skyline Taphouse, then ride the chairlift back downhill. Post-lunch, see Big Bear’s sparkling sapphire lake up close. At Holloway’s Marina, climb aboard the Time Bandit pirate ship for a lake tour with a dash of yo-ho-ho. If you’re old enough to recognize this one-
third-scale replica Spanish galleon from the 1981 film Time Bandits, your grandkids will enjoy the swashbuckling ship and its treasure chest while you savor lake views and cocktails. Back on shore, strategize your time so you can beat the sunset crowd at The Pines Tavern on the Lake. When the sun drops behind the mountains, you want to be on the patio with a glass of cabernet.
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Rent a kayak and paddle the lake.
