The certified farmers market and artisan faire sponsored by the Running Springs Area Chamber of Commerce opened for the season on May 1. Each Saturday has seen crowd of folks perusing the fresh fruits and vegetables and specialty items from the various vendors. The...
Mountain Top Days returned to Running Springs with a parade on Friday night, Aug. 6 that was bigger than ever, followed by the farmers market and games on Saturday. Here is a selection of photos that capture the spirit of the celebration. Grand Marshal Laura Dyberg...
By RICH CASSONESpecial to The Alpine Mountaineer Kevin Somes has a lot on his plate. Winter is just around the corner and, as vice president and general manager of Snow Valley Mountain Resort, he takes a hands-on role getting everything ready. That means business...
By Mary-Justine LanyonEditor History was made on July 19 when the mountain’s three chambers – Crestline-Lake Gregory, Lake Arrowhead and Running Springs – gathered together for a mixer with a luau theme at The Tudor House. The chamber representatives and members were...
By Mary-Justine LanyonEditor While a scaled-down version of Mountain Top Days was held last year due to the pandemic, this year the event is back with all the festivities. New this year is a theme – “Logging” – to honor the industry that dominated the mountain years...
By RICH CASSONESpecial to The Alpine Mountaineer Jason Riordan calls his wife, Lisa, “the wind at my back.” Together they are the owners of Riordan’s MMA Club in Running Springs. “There’s something in her personality that disarms my shyness, that puts me at ease,...
