Special to the Alpine Mountaineer After more than two years of anticipation, Kuffel Canyon Coffee has officially opened its doors, bringing artisan coffee, specialty teas, and a welcoming community atmosphere to the mountain region. Located within the Kuffel...
Skyforest
Skyforest
Sierra Club outraged by clear-cut development
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer The mountains chapter of the Sierra Club meets at St Richard’s Church in Skyforest to learn more ways to support the natural ecology of the mountain. They host outings, hikes and educational sessions to educate locals on ways...
Pianist offers his music to benefit Mountain Homeless Coalition
By JULIANNE HOMOKAY Special to the Alpine Mountaineer Concert pianist John Reith, who for years has been accompanying Sunday services at St. Richard’s Episcopal Church in Skyforest, will perform a concert at his church this Saturday, May 30, at 2 p.m. The...
It’s locals day at SkyPark
If you have been waiting for the perfect opportunity to go to SkyPark at Santa’s Village, that time has come. Friday, May 8 is locals day at the adventure park. Mountain residents with proof of residency from Crestline to Big Bear will be admitted free of charge on...
Free showers for the unhoused
For a person who is unhoused, a major obstacle is how and where to take a shower. Enter the Mountain Homeless Coalition and St. Richard’s Church. They are sponsoring free showers on Tuesdays with an appointment by calling (909) 713-4099. Towels, soap, shampoo and...
RIM SPECIAL ATHLETES Veterans participate in winter sport clinic
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer Rim Special Athletes (RSA) began its veterans winter sport clinics at Snow Valley on man-made snow in January. Because of a lack of snow this season, they had their last session at Snow Valley just before it closed for the season on...









