On your marks. Get Set. Run!
The first ever Big Bear Marathon is coming to Big Bear on
Saturday September 6th 2008!
The Big Bear Hostel has one of the best locations!
We are just 2 blocks from the Start/Finish line!
For more information, see the promoters website at:
HBTEVENTS.com
Be sure to check our availability and make a reservation early!
CLICK HERE FOR BIG BEAR HOSTEL RESERVATIONS / AVAILABILITY
Yoshi Yoshino stayed at the hostel and taught us about the benefits of running barefoot!
Listen to the PBS interview:
http://www.kpbs.org/news/local?id=7294
“There isn’t a lot of scientific study on barefoot training. Research
has shown that wearing shoes to exercise takes more energy, and
that barefoot runners use about 4% less oxygen than shod runners.
Other studies suggest barefoot athletes naturally compensate for
the lack of cushioning and land more softly than runners in shoes,
putting less shock and strain on the rest of the body. Barefoot
runners also tend to land in the middle of their foot, which can
improve running form and reduce injury.”
- The Wall Street Journal
more info:
www.runningbarefoot.org
Barefoot Running Research - www.sportsci.org/jour/0103/mw.htm.
Rubber Feet - http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/
Chi Running
Yes, compressed air is not as efficient as batteries. But batteries are dirty and cost a lot!

Get solar panels and drive one of these compressed air cars by 2010!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_vehicle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmqpGZv0YT4
http://zeropollutionmotors.us
http://www.popularmechanics.com/automotive/new_cars/4217016.html
In 1967 the largest Joshua Tree in the world was discovered near Big Bear Lake!
I’ve been here for six years and hadn’t heard about this spot.
I wrote up the details near the bottom of this page:
http://joshuatreehostel.com/
promoting the Big Bear Hostel for travelers going to Joshua Tree NP.
Check it out!
Hi,
This blog is a little bit outdoor adventure guide, Big Bear Lake information, personal adventure, journal, and promotional space for my hostel! -BigBearHostel.com
Its the best place for cool outdoorsy adventurous open minded souls to stay in Big Bear.
Stay tuned for plenty of local Big Bear information, entertaining talk and whimsical tangents about who knows what!
Here are some links to help you get started planning your Big Bear adventures:
Big Bear Lake Mountain Bike Trail Guide - Trail Descriptions & GPS Trails in Google Earth
BigBearOutdoorActivities.com - Group adventures in the Big Bear area!
BigBearMountainResorts.com - Snowboarding and Ski Resort (bikes in summer)
We had a crazy 4th of July party!
Fireworks go off every year over the lake right in front of our huge party deck!
Check out our slideshow here:
http://bigbearhostel.com/BigBearLakeInformation/20084thJulyParty.html
Dan McKernan manned the BBQ for some awesome grub while drinks and music filled our souls with good spirit!
