Flying Bear Zip Line Park without proper permits

   Last Friday, June 26, the San Bernardino County’s top land-use official stated that the new zip line park opened without the proper permits in Bear Valley. Flying Bear Zip Line Park has been open for about a month, in Cedar Lake, which is located south of the City of Big Bear Lake. Virtually flying through the evergreens, Flying Bear offers a unique view of Big Bear Lake.

   The company's owner, Adam Bondeson, said he's willing to cooperate with county officials but said it's his view that Flying Bear's zip lines should be considered as a legal extension of a ropes course operated at the affiliated Cedar Lake Camp, which is adjacent the zip line course.

   Julie Rynerson Rock, director of San Bernardino County Land Use Services, said Flying Bear opened without obtaining a necessary conditional use permit or having a county official in the field. "We need to make sure that the structure is sound," Rock said. "They basically just opened up without any approvals." Rock's department is responsible for evaluating development plans, building safety and code enforcement. Rock said Land Use staffers have informed Flying Bear's management that the company needs to suspend tours until county officials grant a permit and determine that the zip line course is safe. However, Bondeson stated that he had not received any order from the County and he expect county officials to come by this week.

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