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Fuck FanDuel: The Day Horse Racing Lost Its Voice

By Amber Woods on Sunday, July 12, 2026

When I was 12 and I wrote multiple essays on what I wanted to do when I grew up, I wanted to train thoroughbred racehorses. Of course, I never dreamed that one day I would be so blessed to actually work in the horse racing industry. I was just a girl with a Daily Racing …

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Soft Molasses Cookies So Good They Justify the Oven Drama even in August

By Amber Woods on Friday, July 10, 2026

I woke up this morning in my peaceful little alpine ski town to sheriff’s helicopters circling overhead, ordering everyone to shelter in place. Of course. Because this is 2026, and apparently, we are no longer allowed to begin a day with coffee, birdsong and optimism. We begin it with law enforcement aircraft, a stuffed-up nose …

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Red, White & Rangoon: Crab Rangoon Nachos Worth Declaring Independence For

By Amber Woods on Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Nothing says God Bless America quite like sweating through your cowboy hat while inhaling a plate of Crab Rangoon Nachos absolutely dripping in wasabi, sweet chili sauce and cream cheese. Ask me how I know. Here in scenic Big Bear Lake, California, we were blessed this Fourth of July with cool temperatures and afternoon clouds, …

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Homemade Pita Chips, now with Sourdough!

By Amber Woods on Sunday, July 5, 2026

As the most popular outdoor adventure guide in this small town sitting pretty at over 7,000 feet, one of my most in-demand summertime experiences here in Big Bear Lake, California, is my Jeep tours with a charcuterie picnic. Yes, food tours are trending almost as hard as putting protein into literally everything in 2026. Protein …

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40 Things Every Motorhome Traveler Needs Before Rolling Into the Wilderness Like Cousin Eddie

By Amber Woods on Thursday, July 2, 2026

I clearly remember when we were newbie RVers, less than ten years ago. We bought a twenty-year-old coach, filled our heads with dreams of traveling this great country of ours, and thought, how hard could it be? Load up the motorhome, watch a few YouTube videos when something breaks, pack the pets, pack the wine, …

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Amber Woods
Amber Woods

Hi y’all! I’m Amber, Big Bear Lake’s local Hungry Mountaineer hiking nature guide. I grew up here in the San Bernardino National Forest. 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 alpine adventure enabler 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 Hungrymountaineer@gmail.com 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 and a backcountry Snack Sherpa. I know the best hiking and biking trails in these mountains and I have chronicled most of my hikes and adventures on this website. Please get in touch is you have any questions.

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