Annual Awards Party

Our 2018 Awards Patch Party and barbeque is scheduled to take place on June 9th, starting in the morning and running to 3:00 p.m.  It will be held at Aspen Glen Picnic area in Big Bear Lake.  The purpose of the Patch Party is to award individual merit patches to acknowledge the special "Over Achievers"  of 2017/8.  Those individual hikers who have climbed the Five Peaks of Big Bear or hiked a complete section of the Pacific Crest Trail, Section A, B, C, or D; or hiked all the California Riding and Hiking Trail within Joshua Tree will receive a customized "Patch" signaling their special accomplishment.  In 2018, approximately 10 individuals will receive these awards.  Whether or not you will receice a patch, the party is also a time for all of us to come together and socialize.

Our celebration includes a barbeque starting an noon, with drinks, salads, and desserts.  It is a "Pot Luck" of good food and fellowship.  Family and friends are invited to participate in the celebration.  Food and Fun for everyone!

           

2016 Patch Awardees

Our day will start in the morning with a choice of two optional local hikes:
 
First Hike:  8:00 AM - Bluff Lake/Siberia Creek Hike - Judy Atkinson Hike Leader
We will meet at the Patch Party location, the Aspen Glen Picnic area, at 8:00 am to carpool to the trailhead.  From here we will hike to the Lodgepole Pine, around Bluff Lake, and along Siberia Creek until it's time to return to our vehicles and get back to the Patch Party.  This  will be a leisurely-paced,  moderately rated 4 - 5 mile hike with opportunities to take pictures of wildflowers, old buildings, the beautiful lake, and creek. (Judy will do a more comprehensive hike of this area in the beginning of July.)  She will need a reservation for this hike to set up the carpool to the trailhead.  Anyone willing to drive from Aspen Glen on 2N10 to trailhead, please let her know. Contact Judy Atkinson (909) 289-1932, judy5723@gmail.com to attend hike.
 
Second Hike: 9:00 AM Hike up from the Picnic Grounds - Ed Wallace Hike Leader
We will hike up the trails that start right at the picnic grounds.  Expect a 3-4 mile hike of easy-moderate difficulty.  Reservation not required.

 

The Aspen Glen Picnic Grounds are located on the southside of Big Bear Lake at 40101 Mill Creek Rd, San Bernardino National Forest, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315.

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