Each summer, The Outpost hosts the best weekend in women's dual sport riding, a boutique, all-inclusive weekend of good food, great friends and incredible riding around the Big Bear Valley. Stay tuned for 2026 dates and details!
Editor and writer Kit Palmer attended the launch event for the Royal Enfield Bear 650, a bike inspired by the 1960 Big Bear Run, at The Outpost. Spoiler alert: He had a fantastic time!
Outpost owner Jolene Van Vugt became a star on the show "Nitro Circus" as the first woman to backflip a full-sized dirt bike. Now, she and her brother, Billy Van Vugt, are working in Hollywood as stunt performers. Sports anchor Jaime Maggio talks with the siblings about their unique career path.
For their "destination: series, UTV Sports magazine called The Outpost, "Big Bear's adventure portal" after Jolene took one of its writers on a guided adventure from the lodge.
Jolene hosted a ride day and dinner with her sponsor, Polaris, for International Women's Ride Day at The Outpost. A member of Polaris' International Women's Riding Council, Jolene is passionate about encouraging women to ride and drive off-road and enjoy the outdoors.
Local reporter Janet Dooley drops by The Outpost to share the story of its owners and the special space they've created on the north shore of Big Bear Lake.
Spectrum reporter Jo Kwon visits Fawnskin to tell the story of owner Billy Van Vugt's campaign to become mayor of the town. [Spoiler alert: He won! Billy is the current Mayor of Fawnskin.]
