By TIM WILCOX Special to the Alpine Mountaineer The weather is a predictable and, frankly, the default topic of conversation. But let’s indulge it for a moment and factor in a prominent mountain resident: Louise “Lou” York. She’s not in the least intimidated by our...
By TIM WILCOX Special to the Alpine Mountaineer There’s something noteworthy about March 10. Could it be tied to the start of daylight saving time? Yes, though that’s actually quite mundane – an annual “spring forward” formality. For Amber Crubaugh, at least, this...
By TIM WILCOX Special to the Alpine Mountaineer It’s yet another “from there to here” success story. “There” in this case is Zacatecas, Mexico, while “here” is the western San Bernardino Mountains. Luis Antonio Garcia moved to Running Springs in 1985 and has been a...
By TIM WILCOX Special to the Alpine Mountaineer As a general rule, restaurants aren’t known for their longevity. It’s a challenging and often unpredictable business. Profitable lifespan is typically measured in single-digit years. So when not only one, but two...
By TIM WILCOX Special to the Alpine Mountaineer It’s an interesting name spelling for an interesting individual: Garrhett Hill. Family members, friends and restaurant patrons know him as “Rhett.” Shades of Gone with the Wind? Yes, indeed! Fittingly, Rhett is a leading...
By TIM WILCOX Special to the Alpine Mountaineer If you have an appetite for nostalgia, one of the best places to satisfy it is at the Cedar Glen Malt Shop. Step inside and take a look around. Images of classic cars from 60 and 70 years ago adorn the booths and compose...
