the BIG downside og Big Bear is the 4 hr+ trip back down the mountain. It is the 7th circle of hell.
For what you want i.e. sledding, perhaps Lake Arrowhead might be the way to go. If you are up to flying to Tahoe, then Donner.
easy one: dry aged ribeye roast at Whole Foods. Call ahead to the meat dept. Dry aged ribeyes (I grilled 2 last night) are $21.99/lb so I imagine the roasts sell for the same price/lb.
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