Planning commission approves Tough Mutter obstacle‑course event at Big Bear Mountain Resort
June 03, 2026 | Big Bear Lake, San Bernardino County, California
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The Big Bear Lake Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve a major special‑event permit for Tough Mutter Big Bear, a one‑day outdoor obstacle course event proposed for Saturday, Sept. 12 at Big Bear Mountain Resort. Staff described the event as a 5K and 10K obstacle course with more than 20 military‑style obstacles, an expo area, food and alcohol concessions, and an expected total attendance of approximately 5,000 people (about 4,125 participants).
Planning staff told the commission the site and resort facilities can accommodate the event and that the resort’s traffic‑management plan and shuttles would be used to handle parking demands. The presentation noted that parts of the courses will use existing United States Forest Service trails.
Staff recommended approval after review under the city’s development code (section 17.13) and Administrative Instruction 2012‑01. The application was determined to qualify for a categorical CEQA exemption under Section 15304 for minor, temporary uses of land.
A commissioner moved to adopt the resolution approving SE2026‑000022; the motion passed by roll call 5‑0 and the commission adopted resolution 2026‑09. The resolution will take effect in 10 days unless an appeal is filed with the planning division.
Speakers from the applicant team (Cassidy Samples) and the resort (Sarah R., events manager) were available during the presentation but no public correspondences were reported to staff at the time the report was prepared.
Next steps: The resolution becomes effective in 10 days unless appealed. Conditions in the resolution and operational requirements described in staff’s report will govern event operations.
Planning staff told the commission the site and resort facilities can accommodate the event and that the resort’s traffic‑management plan and shuttles would be used to handle parking demands. The presentation noted that parts of the courses will use existing United States Forest Service trails.
Staff recommended approval after review under the city’s development code (section 17.13) and Administrative Instruction 2012‑01. The application was determined to qualify for a categorical CEQA exemption under Section 15304 for minor, temporary uses of land.
A commissioner moved to adopt the resolution approving SE2026‑000022; the motion passed by roll call 5‑0 and the commission adopted resolution 2026‑09. The resolution will take effect in 10 days unless an appeal is filed with the planning division.
Speakers from the applicant team (Cassidy Samples) and the resort (Sarah R., events manager) were available during the presentation but no public correspondences were reported to staff at the time the report was prepared.
Next steps: The resolution becomes effective in 10 days unless appealed. Conditions in the resolution and operational requirements described in staff’s report will govern event operations.
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