Conquer the Mountiain within!
PTS mission
To help people transform adversity into strength. Through guided challenges, coaching and holistic wellness practices. Our missions is to empower individuals to build resilience, discover purpose and reclaim their lives.
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Guided Hikes
Guided hikes in Big Bear that challenge you physically and reset you mentally. Build resilience, gain clarity and reconnect with yourself through structured outdoor experiences.
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Guided Hikes
Tier 1: Warrior Mindfulness
Bear Lake Woodland Loop
Length: 1.7 mi
Elevation Gain: 232 ft
Estimated time: 2 hr
Out and Back
The Woodland Trail provides an excellent introduction to and explanation of the flora indigenous to Big Bear Lake. he loop features mildly steep sections along a well-maintained trail, making this hike great for introducing the alpine environment. Meditation and mindfullness practices included.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/bear-lake-woodland-trail
Tier 3: Warrior Challenge
Pine Knot Trail
Length: 7.3 mi
Elvation Gain: 1,348 ft
Estimated time: 5 hr
Out and Back
Bertha Peak is accessed by following the Cougar Crest Trail to the Pacific Crest Trail, and lastly the Bertha Peak Road for a short stretch. The trails are all well-maintained and easy to follow. The climb is consistent but gradual. From the top, there are views of Big Bear Lake and the ski resort across the water.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/bertha-peak-trail
Tier 4: warrior Summit
Wildhorse Canyon Sugarloaf
Length: 18.8
Elevation Gain: 4,005 ft
Estimated time: 12 hr
Out and Back
The trail climbs continuously but usually gently up to the lip of Wildhorse Canyon, then drops down to a designated site. A dispersed camping permit is required, but it is generally easy to get. A small creek trickles nearly year-round. From the camp, it climbs moderately, then gently to the head of the canyon. Turn left at the "Sugarloaf Trail" sign for a moderately steep pitch to another signed junction with a trail coming in from the Big Bear area. Turn left again and follow the ridge, alternating level stretches with moderate climbs, through open forest to the summit of Sugarloaf Peak. There are views of San Gorgonio on one side, and Big Bear Valley/Lake on the other.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/sugarloaf-mountain-via-wildhorse-meadow
Tier 2: Warrior Reset
Bertha Peak Trail
Length: 7.4 mi
Elvation Gain: 1,167 ft
Estimated time: 4 hr
Out and Back
The Pine Knot Trail in San Bernardino National Forest starts at the Aspen Glen Picnic Area and features oaks, pines, wildflowers, and spectacular views of Big Bear Lake. Continue in a primarily southerly direction until you approach Grand View Point (7,784 ft. elevation) - located about one-quarter mile beyond the intersection of the Pine Knot Trail and FS Road 2N10.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/bertha-peak-trail
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Mind, Body and Soul
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