Mountain Events
Celebrating Christmas with friends
By Mary-Justine Lanyon For many years, Holland Lowe, executive director of Operation Provider, has put on a truly magnificent dinner on Christmas Day with the help of a flock of elf volunteers. On Dec. 25, folks are invited to come to the Elks Lodge in...
Blue Jay Parade Lures 1,000 Admirers
By DOUGLAS W. MOTLEY Senior Writer This year’s annual Blue Jay Christmas parade, now in its 46th year, proved true to its theme: “There’s Magic in the Mountains.” Its quarter-mile-long parade route along Highway 189, in the mountain hamlet of Blue Jay, is reputedly...
The year in review – Part 1
By DOUGLAS W. MOTLEY Senior Writer As we prepare to usher in 2026, the staff of the Alpine Mountaineer has carefully considered and then selected a handful of articles from the past year that we feel have had a significant impact on the lives and lifestyles of our...
Warming hearts and souls
On Thursday, Dec. 4, the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District held its annual bonfire and Spark of Love toy drive in Lake Arrowhead Village. Following the event, County Fire issued this statement: “We extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out to...
