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In today’s newsletter:

Coachella Valley Hits Record High Temperatures 🫠

That Palm Desert wave pool can’t come soon enough. The Coachella Valley broke the historical record for high temperatures this month, hitting 124 degrees on July 5. It’s getting hot in here. 👇

Mount Baldy Ski Resort Spared (So Far) By Vista Fire

A forest fire raging through the San Bernardino Mountains appears to have spared Mount Baldy Ski Resort. The Vista fire has burned thousands of acres of to date and remains uncontained, but on its Instagram feed, the resort expressed optimism:

“Well we are not 100% in the clear just yet, but it appears that the greater Mt Baldy area has dodged a bullet,” they wrote. “We have reason to believe we will be able to operate this weekend for scenic rides to the Top of the Notch.”

Home Fire Insurance Costs Skyrocket in SoCal Outdoors Destinations

Do you dream about owning a cabin in the SoCal mountains? We do. But the soaring costs of fire insurance sound more like a nightmare. Many insurance companies are dropping home insurance coverage or are drastically raising the costs for people who own homes in high-risk areas like Big Bear. Why can’t we have anything nice?

It’s not all grim news in Big Bear. The Grizzly 100 & Big Bear Mountain Biking Gran Fondo, a major annual MTB event, is slated for October 5 this year.

Body of Long-Lost San Bernardino Climber Recovered in Peru

Twenty-two years ago, Bill Stampfl, a mountaineer from Chino, California, was buried in an avalanche as he ascended Huascaran, a 22,000 peak in Peru, the tallest in the country. In June, his body was discovered on the mountain and returned to his family.

Cycling Sufferfests Start in Oceanside

Two of America’s most epic sufferfests, the Race Across America and Race Across the West, kicked off from Oceanside in June. The former ends in New Jersey, and the latter in Durango, Colorado. The Borrego Sun talked with some of the nutjobs - I mean, riders - doing the Race Across the West.

California Outdoors Bucket List

The folks at California Sun compiled a list of 45 outdoor day-trip destinations that are “not to be missed.” They highlight a few in Southern California, including Joshua Tree, Torrey Pines, Anza-Borrego, and the Cuyamaca Mountains.

GEAR DEALS:

Spot: All Spot devices are $50 off (Ends Sept 7)

REI: Up to 50% off new markdowns in camping, running & jackets (Ends July 23)

Big Bear Glamping: Big Bear Lake offers plenty of glamping options for those looking to get into the great outdoors in style. Go to guide