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Steve Valentine 1: Steve Valentine in action. Steve Valentine. 2: Five of Valentine's loyal Ballroom Burners: Miguel, Hannah, Kristin, Laurel and Marcel. Steve Valentine 3: The Ballroom Burn class doing their thang. Steve Valentine 4: The Ballroom Burn class in...

Keller Peak

Jan 26, 2023 | Front Page

PHOTO: Keller Peak (Contributed photo) A true ice castle Following the recent winter storms, this is how the Keller Peak fire lookout tower appeared – a true ice castle! Folks who are interested in serving as lookout hosts during the season (May through November) but...

Lilleberg Museum preserves Green Valley Lake history

Jan 26, 2023 | Front Page

By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer Were you aware there are three local historical museums in the San Bernardino Mountains? All three are grass roots developed, made by locals to showcase the history of their own communities. The Big Bear Museum is run by the Big...

Excitement at the Crestline library

Jan 18, 2023 | Education, Front Page

By Dr. Ginger Gabriel Special to The Alpine Mountaineer The several million-dollar Crestline branch San Bernardino County library is probably the most spectacular building in the area. If you haven't been in a library lately, you must visit the Crestline branch...

Dawn Rowe elected chair of the board of supervisors

Jan 18, 2023 | Front Page

Outgoing Chairman Curt Hagman (right) hands the gavel to new board chair Dawn Rowe. Dawn Rowe elected chair of the board of supervisors On Tuesday, Jan. 10, 3rd District Supervisor Dawn Rowe – who represents the mountain communities – was unanimously chosen by her...