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bills grandson
Thu Jun 02 2011, 07:16PM

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as far as I know Nay's owned Magic Mountain since it was built. they would have been hard to deal with on any kind of partnership basis.
I just remembered I have some home photo's of Lynn Lift when it was a poma lift on top. and the way you had to get up there.

O.K.
here is where the tow on Mill creek was at. I have flipped it so South is up as it would appear if you came from Big Bear.
It would be easiest if you hve a GPS to enter the location
34 13 08 09 N 116 56 50 96 W

the fork is the first obe past the turn off for Camp Osito
The road to the left goes about 1/2 mile and ends. It used to be the old road and came out at the top of Clark's grade. Take the road to the right. There is a sign saying Bluff lake.
where the x is there may have been part of it but the place marked 1 is where it is easy to see. the line I drew is about how it ran. You can see some old wheels high in the trees where the overhead ran. Near the base of the hill is quite a bit of lumber. left from the enterprise. I have never climbed the hill to look. Might be best after a fire. But I don't remember that spot burning. I think the brush was cleared in the "bowll" many years ago but it is all grown back.
There were also red triangles along much of Skyline drive about 20 feet up to mark the cross country trail. It, and ski jumping were actualy more popular then the sking that is done today. Probably due to the lack of rope tows and chair lifts






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Thu Jun 02 2011, 08:31PM

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You totally amaze me, BGS. Your stories of the past in Big Bear continue to floor me. I just wish I knew all the questions to ask that would bring out more of what you know. Ever written a book yourself?

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bills grandson
Thu Jun 02 2011, 08:49PM

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I guess I soaked up more then I thought I did along the way. Most of my knowledge is about a pretty small area where others know the world, or at least a state or two.
My mom was always telling me stories and after a few times they stuck. some of the best thing I do is to go to someplace most wouldn't think of stopping and walk around a little. In one place within 50 feet along a road I found an old road that has not been seen in years, where there was a gate across the road which would have been before they installed a cattle guard that to is long gone. also found a campsite, and a small well hidden in willow bushes. talking with a stepdad he told me it was wher they camped driving cattle up from the desert.
and of course lots of reading.
I have two books all but done and ideas for two others
One is on my family history in the valley since 1900. another is of the discovery andfirst 50 years of it's history told from two quite different people

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ingski
Thu Jun 02 2011, 10:38PM
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Thanks for all the replies and ideas. I can probably track down that old Mill Creek area. And, yes, I am going to see if Dick Kun has any photos of the area. I'd be more than happy to sign those books for you and you'll be one of the first to get the new one. My deadline is summer 2012, so it will be fall 2012 that it should be in print. I may have the same picture you have of snowmaking at Rebel Ridge. I have Sepp Benedikter's archive in my library, so should have lots of photographs from the time that he owned the area. Thanks again...you have been a great help. Ingrid
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bills grandson
Thu Jun 02 2011, 10:56PM

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are you on the mountain?

I know there is someone near Elsinore that has lots of info on early skiing and also publishes.
In case the other map did not show it clear enough here is one that shows the begining of mill creek road (top), the rope tow, and Bluff Lake
on this one North is up

(click to enlarge)





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3B
Fri Jun 03 2011, 01:39AM
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There's still a ski area sign in front of the Alpine slide.
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Geezer
Fri Jun 03 2011, 07:59AM

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Another good resource person regarding the skiing history in these mountains is Doug Pfeiffer. He is a member of the skiing Hall of Fame, and is known as the Father of Freestyle. He has an extensive library, and knows this area intimately. I can put you in touch with him if you would like. Send me a personal message if you are interested.
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bills grandson
Fri Jun 03 2011, 08:10AM

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Doug Pfeiffer
was one of those who tried to teach me how to ski.
I had to be the worst ever.
I would have thought he would have passes by now. Norm Batchler was another but he is gone now.
I think Pfeiffer was one of a couple of skiers who got Big Bear on T.V. for one of the first times.
There used to be a show called "you asked for it" where they would put interesting things on the air They put roller skates on the bottom of ski's and got towed behind a truck in the Old Miners parade.
I know it is extreamly tame by today's standards but it was neat then.

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dd
Fri Jun 03 2011, 08:19AM
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This is really interesting stuff. Thanks for all of the information. I've seen lots of remnants (wheels, lumber, cabling, pipes and foundations) out there. It's cool to know what they were or might have been. Gonna have to stop and take a closer look next time.

Y'know, Nietzsche says: "Out of chaos comes order."
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bills grandson
Fri Jun 03 2011, 08:35AM

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get some pictures and a good location and if I know anything about them I will let you know. Might even think of some places to cjeck out.
I am sure some have been to this site. I understand the roof has given up the ghost since these were taken. There is an old road (sort of) that leads to it that makes a decent trail. There is also parts of a crashed plane along the way. One that killed three or four people and was the subject of a week long search.







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