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Curry Bum

Poor Man’s Venison Curry with Jicama “Spuds”

By Amber Wood on Wednesday, May 14, 2025

April days may mean spring showers. Or foggy, rainy spring days may mean great weather for creating a Venison Curry. It’s hard to say what the weather will be like in April in this mountain town. It could be seventy degrees out and I could bike ten miles back to Holcomb Valley with my adventure …

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Fork Yeah

Baja-Style Chicken and Beet Lettuce Wrap with Blue Cheese Dressing

By Amber Wood on Sunday, May 11, 2025

If there is one day trip from southern California I just love, it is Baja  California. And I love it a whole mucho more now that I have my Global Entry card and we can bypass waiting for four hours at the San Ysidro entrance. This leads to far fewer chances to end up possibly …

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The Perfect Gluten-Free Nut Butter Cookie

By Amber Wood on Thursday, May 8, 2025

If it’s early May, then I’m baking while I still can! It’s not summertime yet in this mountain town and that means I’m still using my oven for another month at least. It’s also that time of year when the trails of San Gorgonio have a lot less snow. It’s time to get in a …

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Mt Whitney

How to Ascend Mt Whitney Like a Champ

By Amber Wood on Monday, May 5, 2025

So you have decided to go for it, the outdoor lover’s ultimate fitness test: Summiting all of Mt Whitney at 14,505 feet. When it comes to training for Mt Whitney, those who have never summited before have so many questions. Training to summit Mt Whitney is a physical and mental challenge. You start with trekking …

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Life of a Degenerate Gambler

Epic Kentucky Derby Fun; Horses, Hats, and Bourbon!

By Amber Wood on Thursday, May 1, 2025

“And they’re off!” To Big Bear Lake for another fabulous Kentucky Derby party. Want to host the best Kentucky Derby party west of the Mississippi? Kentucky Derby party ideas are easier than hitting a Pick 6 on Derby day! If you’ve never thrown a Kentucky Derby party, let me just say—what are you waiting for? …

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About Me
Amber Woodyard
Amber Woodyard

Hi y’all! I’m Amber, Big Bear’s local Hungry Mountaineer hiking nature guide. I grew up here in the San Bernardino National Forest and I have basically been out exploring hiking trails and enjoying the wilderness as long as I could walk. I have had some amazing adventures out here in the gorgeous San Bernardino Mountains over the years. As a hiking guide who is passionate about the wilderness, I love to share my knowledge of our vast trail system with vacationers who also love the great outdoors. Looking to book a hiking excursion? Email me at [email protected] for the best locals-only hikes available in this mountain wilderness. I am passionate about finding my balance in life – healthy living, great food, outdoor fitness, traveling adventures, working hard and my unbridled love for racehorses and naturally, gambling. When I’m not exploring news trails or betting on the ponies you can find me either coming up with healthy new recipes or blogging about the adventures my trail pup and I had in the wilderness this week. I have spent most of my life exploring what these mountains have to offer and locals would call me an expert. I know the best hiking and biking trails in these mountains and I have chronicled most of my hikes and adventures in my blog on this website. Please get in touch is you have any questions.

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