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Chicken Malai Handi So Good You’ll Cancel Takeout

By Amber Woods on Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Here in 2026, if there is anything wrong with you, you can pretty much just assume it was related to COVID or the COVID vaccine. Random chest pains for three days straight? Can’t make a very funny joke about an orange cat named Forty-Seven without doubling over in pain and clutching your chest like an …

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Living a Sustainable Lifestyle

Reduce, Reuse, Rewear, refashion… and When That Fails, Use AI

By Amber Woods on Saturday, April 18, 2026

This is a true tale of small-town drama, sustainable fashion, and how AI became an unexpected member of my recycled fashion rescue team. As a local small business owner, I try—really try—to run my business in a way that doesn’t actively destroy the planet I make my living on. Sustainability isn’t a buzzword for me; …

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Dirty Campers

Motorhome Adventures: How to Survive (and Thrive) in a 34-Foot Rolling Home

By Amber Woods on Tuesday, April 14, 2026

If you’ve ever dreamed of living the van life or the nomadic lifestyle—but thought, “I need way more space, more storage, and definitely a bathroom that doesn’t require you to do yoga to get in and out of it” — then owning a motorhome might be your ticket to the ultimate road trip life. Specifically, …

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Dirty Campers

How about a Keto Hot Toddy: Because Snow Camping Is Hard Enough

By Amber Woods on Saturday, April 11, 2026

Nothing makes me happier than hiking, camping, and chasing fall colors straight into snow season. I love the cold. I love waking up to frost on the ground, crisp air in my lungs, and that smug outdoorsy feeling that says, Yes, I chose this on purpose. I also love low-sugar campfire cocktails, let me count …

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Big Bear Fork Yeah

Fakeout Takeout: Keto Hakka Noodles That Won’t Break Your Pants

By Amber Woods on Thursday, April 9, 2026

On a hot summer evening in Big Bear Lake, I was in no mood to cook dinner and make our cabin even warmer than it already was. It was Father’s Day 2025. I love my boyfriend very much, but not enough to turn our oven on in June. My boyfriend may really miss the spicy …

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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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