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3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms Cabin in Big Bear Lake
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Property Description

Lakefront Chalet at Boulder Bay is a luxury property that provides three bedrooms, two bathrooms, 2,200 sq ft of indoor living and 1,500 sq ft lakefront patio. The interior has been completely renovated with new floors, new master bath and granite.

Property Details

Lakefront Chalet at Boulder Bay is a luxury property that provides three bedrooms, two bathrooms, 2,200 sq. ft of indoor living plus 2,000 sq. ft lakefront patio, a new boat dock, hot tub, gas firepit, hot tub, a 4-burner grill and lots of chairs to relax in. All this, right in Boulder Bay! The home features an open floor plan with grand living room/dining room/kitchen and glass sliding doors that exit to the oversized patio that brings the outside inside! Boulder Bay Lakefront is within an easy walk of the new Boulder Bay Park which offers some of the best views and summer swimming in Big Bear. With a cul-de-sac location there is plenty of room out front for biking and playing around with the kids. With easy access to the village, hiking, and ski slopes Boulder Bay Lakefront is the perfect Big Bear destination. The cabin is tastefully decorated with quality cabin decor. A complete renovation has been done as of June 2018 that includes, new kitchen countertops, sink, appliances, new master bedroom and master bathroom, new dual pain windows, new floors and new paint throughout. A superb update to this very popular vacation rental.

THE MASTER BEDROOM offers a comfortable pillow top king-sized bed with a shower and tub. Roll out of bed and through the private sliding doors and sip coffee on the lake front patio in the morning. A HDTV is included in the master.

BEDROOM 2 provides a comfortable queen bed and easy access to a shared bathroom. Plenty of privacy for a second couple, grandparents, or children. A HDTV is provided.

BEDROOM 3 is the bunk room with whimsical boat and mountain decor. There are two twins over twin bunk beds. It is a comfortable space for children and adults with easy access to the kitchen and shared bathroom. A HDTV is provided.

THE KITCHEN is stocked with all the tools of the trade including blenders, mixers, pots pans, and utensils. The kitchen opens up to the great room and has views out to the lake where Chefs can create their magic while staying connected the other guests and enchantment of the cabin. A breakfast bar provides a platform for easy conversation and feeding hungry guests.

Sleep Arrangements:
Bedroom 1: Queen
Bedroom 2: 2 twin/twin bunk beds
Bedroom 3: Master with a king bed and attached bathroom

AMENITIES: We provide only the finest luxury amenities that include: Spa-quality towels, high thread-count linens, spa soap, shampoo conditioner and lotion, and quality paper products. No Access to Washer and Dryer.

ADDITIONAL INFO: High speed WIFI access is provided. Parking is available for 5 cars. No Access to Washer and Dryer. This cabin is in excellent condition.

WINTER WEATHER: From November through March, all vehicles are required to carry chains in their vehicle. If stopped by highway patrol, they will ask to see them. Weather can change quickly in Big Bear and significant snow can stop traffic and delay commutes to and around the Big Bear area. Watch the weather forecast and plan your trip accordingly. WowRentals does not provide refunds for winter weather conditions. During winter snow storms, we will try our best to plow driveways as quickly as possible, but road conditions can slow down our ability to access many properties. Winter weather can create treacherous conditions. Drive safe and be prepared.

NOTE ON LAKE LEVELS: Lake levels have recovered significantly since last summer, as of 4/1/19 the lake is currently 10 feet down from full capacity. The dock at this property is floating and ready to go for kayaks, jet-skis or maybe just for fishing if you wish.

NOTE: The owners of this property may make changes to the layout, furnishings, and amenities from time to time that may not be updated or reflected in photos and descriptions. Please contact us with any questions.
Please be advised we do require a 25yr minimum age requirement for renting any of our properties.

This property has 1 King(s), 1 Queen(s), 4 Twin(s).

  • Housekeeper Optional
  • Health Beauty Spa
  • Marina
  • Zoo
  • Books
  • CD
  • DVD
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Stereo
  • Television
  • Central Heat
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Internet - Hi Speed
  • Internet - Wireless
  • Iron and Board
  • Linens Provided
  • Living Room
  • Parking
  • Telephone
  • Towels Provided
  • Coffee Maker
  • Cookware
  • Dining Area
  • Dining Room
  • Dishes & Utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Antiquing
  • Bird Watching
  • Boating
  • Horseback Riding
  • Shopping
  • Sledding
  • Water Sports
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hospital
  • Downtown
  • Lake
  • Lake View
  • Lakefront
  • Mountain
  • Mountain View
  • Village
  • Waterfront
  • Balcony
  • Bicycle
  • Canoe
  • Deck/Patio
  • Gas Grill
  • Veranda
  • Hot Tub
  • Jacuzzi
  • Carbon Monoxide Detector
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Smoke Detector
  • Biking
  • Fishing
  • Fishing Bay
  • Fishing Freshwater
  • Hiking
  • Hunting
  • Jet Skiing
  • Kayaking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Mountain Climbing
  • Mountaineering
  • Rock Climbing
  • Skiing
  • Snowboarding
  • Swimming
  • Water Skiing
  • Family
  • Luxury

Guest Reviews

Beautiful Property by Monica Toby 06/23/2019
Perfect and beautiful
Amazing Home! by Neal Perry 04/02/2018
We were fortunate enough to rent this Boulder Bay home while my kids were on Spring break. What a fantastic home with amazing views. We enjoyed the spa and hanging out on the dock feeding the ducks. Unfortunately we missed the snow but still had a great time riding the Alpine slide, eating in town and visiting the Big Bear zoo. Will definitely rent again.
Very nice house. by Jeffrey Boerst 06/30/2017
We had a great time in big bear! We took advantage of as much as we could from mountain biking, wake boarding at Holloway, opening night of music in the mountains, and golf. We had a blast the weather was perfect!! We definitely will be back!
Amazing! by Liliana Aguilera 06/16/2017
Best place my family ever stayed, would give 10 stars if available.
Best cabin I have ever stayed in at big bear by Antonio D. 01/05/2017
Highly recommended.
Beautiful by Jacquelinne B 01/02/2017
Had the best winter wonderland New Years! Our 3 kids truly enjoy this home specially the view with all the snow. The only thing is that I wished they had washing machine and dryer. But We will definitely come back. Wow rentals was great to work with.
AMAZING COZY CABIN!!!! by Mrs. B 11/22/2016
This cabin exceeded our expectations. The kitchen counters and floors throughout have been updated which the photos do not show. Also, the photos do not do justice for how beautiful this home is. It is also a lot larger and more open than it looks. The views are stunning and the front and backyard are awesome. It's also on a cute cul-de-sac street which made it safe for the kids to bring bikes or scooters. You are also super close to everything. There isa full bar area and so much seating I could not believe it! We shared this cabin with another family and it was the perfect amount of space. The kids loved the bunk beds. Can't wait to stay here again:)
Beautiful, wonderul, relaxing by Nora A 10/10/2016
This property was everything it says it is and more, the pictures are spot on, the hot tube was perfect, the view was exceptional. They have thought of everything you would need for a getaway. We loved sitting on the patio at night and enjoying the fire pit and the sunset. The house was very clean, layout was perfect and boulder bay park is in walking distance and the kids loved going there with their remote control cars. We also enjoyed the alpine slide. It is a very quiet neighborhood. The lake level is low, but the kids still had fun fishing in it. The owner was GREAT to work with!

We enjoyed every part of this trip and will definitely be back to stay at this property, maybe when there is snow this time.

Thank you for a wonderful and memorable trip with our family!!
Big Bear Lakefront by Yane 09/09/2016
My family and I had an enjoyable time at the chalet. It is quite roomy and has a beautiful outside area with a gas grill, fire pit and hot tub. We enjoyed watching the stars and roasting marshmallows. The only issue was that due to the drought the dock is unuseable for a motorized watercraft. A kayak or paddle board would be possible. Should you want to launch a boat, the Fawnskin Water District site is close by and free. There is a small beach where you can set up beach chairs and umbrellas. Lastly, the owner of the rental company and the staff are very helpful. Hopefully, Mother Nature will send some snow this winter.
Fantastic cabin for a weekend getaway! by Casey L. 09/01/2016
I brought my family of 6 up to the lakefront chalet and we had a wonderful time. The cabin is conveniently located in Boulder Bay about 10 min drive from Big Bear downtown. We had a lakeside view and access to our own dock (it's unfortunate that the lake level was very low) but we made the most of it. The cabin inside is very cozy and had plenty of comfortable beds for all of us to sleep soundly. We enjoyed the firepit outside as well as the outdoor hot tub. The kitchen was fully stocked with all the cookware and dishware you needed (and having a dishwasher helped out a lot!). The only thing that would have been a 'nice to have' was access to a washer / dryer. Other than that, I would happily come back to visit the lakefront chalet!
The Best by Josh C 08/18/2016
check in was super easy! as soon as we got inside we knew we were going to have a great week! Also i want to add that the owner of the rental company called me just to make sure i was aware of the water level on the lake just in case i was planning on bringing a boat and sent me recent pics of the Dock. i would recommend both this house and this rental company to anyone.
Great House! by jeremy f 08/08/2016
Spent most of our time on beautiful back patio and around the huge gas fire pit at night.
Absolutely darling..... by Kathy M. 07/11/2016
My brother rented this one and I was so jealous. I rented the dump next door (735 Tayles Point Rd.). There is no comparison. Well stocked, immaculate, beautifully furnished, hammock, hot tub, firepit, view, dock, etc., etc., etc. I have earmarked this location for the future.
Great place, great service by Tom 04/05/2016
We absolutely loved this place, the location can't be beat, the views were amazing. Also want to tip the hat to Wow Rentals, we were very happy with their service. The place was clean and in great shape when we got there, the instructions were clear and easy to follow, and everything in the house was well maintained and worked properly (e.g., kitchen, fireplace, hot tub, gas grill, etc.). Thanks for a great time, looking forward to returning!
Amazing property! by Anonymous 03/31/2016
This property was amazin and at such a great price! They had everything we needed plus more! Will be staying here again for sure! Loved it!
Big Bear Cabin by Paino Family 03/07/2016
A wonderful, spacious, beautifully decorated Cabin. The view was great. We had a wonderful time and hope to come back soon!
Big Bear Cabin by KR 01/30/2016
The "Cabin" was exceptional as it was nicely furnished/decorated with everything you need. Great location on the lake and and I am thinking about renting again in the summer. We had great time!
Recommended for: Families with Young Children, Sightseeing, Age 55+, Romantic Getaway, Families with Teenagers
Brad Murray Family by Brad M. 01/18/2016
Great house - easy - simple - nothing but thumbs up - will go back next winter - maybe even summer
Recommended for: Families with Young Children
Beautiful chalet on the bay by Rachel Jarvis 12/31/2015
This property was beautiful. Comfortable, huge and right on Boulder Bay with a dock. This property had everything, a jacuzzi, a BBQ, three comfortable bedrooms and two clean bathrooms. My family had a wonderful time and plan on coming back.
Recommended for: Families with Young Children, Sightseeing, Girls Getaway, Adventure Seekers, Romantic Getaway, Families with Teenagers
Classically Cozy by Victoria G. 12/06/2015
We had a wonderful time at the chalet over Thanksgiving. The kitchen had everything we needed, the living and dining area were open, spacious and nicely decorated. The house is full of personal family touches that makes it warm and inviting. We hung out in the jacuzzi and had a winter evening around the fire pit. I would definitely recommend this place to friends and family and stay again when we need a large space to accommodate our full clan.
Recommended for: Families with Young Children, Pet-friendly, Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers
Very COZY !!! by Natalie T. 12/04/2015
We loved this cabin! It had a very cozy feel to it. The decorations were detailed and made us feel at home. We loved the backyard the most, the fire pit to the patio made from wooden logs. We felt like we were at the best house on the bay.
What a great location AND everything we needed inside! by Paula P. 11/13/2015
We three ladies had a great 3-day weekend (well, 4 days due to snow we were unprepared for). Beautiful home right ON THE WATER! We fed the ducks and hot-tubbed it in the cold night air. We roared the fire the whole time we were there and had wood left over. Great kitchen with everything we needed. Each of us brought all the fixings for a meal. We cooked, drank wine, ate, drank wine and watched movies on the huge TV (oh and we drank some wine). Had a great time shopping around at the antique and thrift stores. Tip: Have firewood delivered so you can light the fire as soon as you get there.
Recommended for: People with Disabilities, Families with Young Children, Sightseeing, Girls Getaway, Adventure Seekers, Age 55+, Romantic Getaway, Families with Teenagers
Great Weekend Getaway by Jason M 10/12/2015
We stayed here over the labor day weekend. It was a great place for an extended weekend get away. The water was low, however, this property still provides access to the water for fishing off of the dock. The place accommodated our family of 8 quite well.
Will not disappoint by Eric B. 10/05/2015
we recently stayed here with a group of good friends and had a blast. this cabin has everything you need. lots of space, beautiful views, very clean, and a well stocked kitchen for cooking gourmet. what we were after most of all was a nice outdoor place to relax and hang out and this place was exactly that. the patio overlooking the lake was done professionally and an amazing place to be. you cant go wrong with this one. I would highly recommend it!
Recommended for: Families with Young Children, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Age 55+, Romantic Getaway, Families with Teenagers
Great Summer Rental by Dana 08/19/2015
We had a wonderful time renting this lakefront home. The location of this home is ideal for a summer vacation. Our vision was to wake in the morning and watch the kids fish off the dock while drinking coffee...we did that every morning of our vacation. While the water level is low, we were still able to enjoy fishing and swimming right in front of the house. The patio is where we spent most of our time, it is large and well equipped to BBQ, jacuzzi, relax and play games. We had one night where the smoke alarm battery was beeping for hours (too high to replace without a ladder) and after a quick phone call in the morning it was taken care of by the property manager. Unpreventable scenario, but they handled it quickly. Thank you for a wonderful multi-family vacation in your home.
Recommended for: Families with Young Children, Sightseeing, Girls Getaway, Adventure Seekers, Age 55+, Families with Teenagers
Restful Resort by Lisa 07/28/2015
We loved the cabin. So roomy and comfortable. The one and only drawback is the traffic noise from the highway. Other than that it is fully stocked and the realtors we worked with were extremely accommodating. It is a perfect place and we will definitely be back! Thanks
Recommended for: People with Disabilities, Families with Young Children, Sightseeing, Girls Getaway, Age 55+, Romantic Getaway
WOW! Summer Fun in Big Bear!!! by jeremy b. 07/27/2015
My family enjoyed staying at this home on Boulder Bay .The kids loved paddle boarding ,kayaking and fishing from the dock . We have stayed in other properties in Big bear but this is by far one of the best. We will definitely return here next summer. I would recommend this place to everyone. Ryan was great to work with too.
Recommended for: Families with Young Children, Sightseeing, Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers
We had such a wonderful time at the Boulder Bay Lake front Chalet. by Kimberly R. 07/04/2015
We had such a wonderful time at the Boulder Bay Lake front Chalet. Our family of 8 stayed for the Fourth of July weekend. Everything that we needed was there. I would recommend this place to everyone. Clean, organized, gorgeous view. We couldn't have asked for a better place. We can't wait to go back.
Great place to relax and enjoy the views! by Jason W. 06/14/2015
Great place to relax and enjoy the views! My family and I (3 boys ranging in age from 19 to 5 years old) stayed at the vacation rental for the first time in July 2014. You always worry when you go to a place for the first time hoping that it will meet your expectations. As soon as we pulled into the driveway, I could tell that it was going to be a great week. The place is clean, much bigger than we thought, and well stocked. Heck, we didn't even need to bring beach towels for the Jacuzzi! The rooms are very good size and the family room is huge, with a very big dining room. Again, we instantly felt like we were home. Our favorite part by far was the back patio. It is huge! The view is unbelievable of Boulder Bay. Sitting in the Jacuzzi all week at sunset while watching people fish, kayak, and standup paddleboard at the lake glassed off was awesome. The kids left fishing from the private deck and even though we didn't catch anything, they were plenty of fish literally jumping out of the water. The kids loved fishing from the private deck and even though we didn't catch anything, there were plenty of fish literally jumping out of the water. The outdoor set up as great as we ate lunch and dinner out there, hung out by the fire pit, or take another dip in the Jacuzzi. Our plans to bring waverunners up to the cabin fell through, but due to the low lake level in 2014 it probably worked out for the best. I guess that's the only downside but is not controlled by the owner obviously. If you were to bring a boat up here with low lake levels it might be a little difficult maneuvering through the area as there was one large boulder just underwater. I'm sure a seasoned and experience boater could do it no problem, but I'm glad I didn't have to deal with it. There's a small store within walking distance of the place to rent paddle boards and kayaks right there too. This is definitely a place that we plan on going every year. Even though the lake level is low, if you're looking for a place to relax, this is the place to go.
Amazing location, beautiful home. by TG 05/10/2015
Amazing location, beautiful home. Outdoor area is great for relaxing and enjoying the serenity. Two families, 4 kids shared this cabin for two days. Very comfortable inside. Beds were newer, clean and provided great sleep. House was equipped with everything we needed for cooking, BBQing, relaxing, making drinks! Dads fished with the kids off the dock that is right off the large patio, caught three blue gill! Kids loved it. We rented kayaks for a few hours just a short walk from the cabin and spent a few hours paddling around Boulder Bay with the kids. Priceless memories. Management was really easy to work with and the booking process was easy and fast with great communication. We will return!!
Large yet cozy. by Anne Marie 02/21/2015
Large yet cozy. I have stayed at this large house several times during the winter months. It is one level so it is good for disabled, elderly, and for connecting more with other guests staying with you. The master bedroom is really large and romantic with a sunken tub. Also the master is separated from the other bedrooms. There is a Jacuzzi that overlooks Boulder Bay which has really nice sunsets. The house is ideal for entertaining because of the layout and large kitchen, dining room, and living room areas. I also love the Boulder Bay area because it is not in the center of town but still close enough. The house has easy access from the front way up to the mountain.
Thank u again for another great stay by Toan 01/04/2015
Thank u again for another great stay
We will be back
Followed all directions and locking up
We will like to stay at this house again
Winter Dream! by Carl 12/28/2014
Winter Dream! I have stayed here many many times and love it. What a family vacation! We have stayed here in the winter and summer and enjoy both. Have to admit it's the perfect cabin for summer. Sitting on the dock fishing with my son. Doesn't get better.
Loved the home! by Thomas 08/03/2014
Loved the home!
Perfect! Will definitely return.
To say this cabin is 'enjoyable' is an understatement -- fabulous, fantastic or incredible are more accurate descriptions. by Manny 07/21/2014
To say this cabin is 'enjoyable' is an understatement -- fabulous, fantastic or incredible are more accurate descriptions.

We have stayed in this Boulder Bay Lakeside home before and each time, we love it more and more. The kids woke up early every morning to take the boat out or fish off the dock which is only steps from the back door. In the afternoons they enjoyed pulling each other around on tubes or kayaking.

My husband relaxed in the jacuzzi. This home is beautifully decorated, open and airy. We spent most of our time sitting on the patio, enjoying the view. We are looking forward to staying here again next year. Can't wait!New Review
Incredible lakefront home! by Carole G. 07/13/2014
Incredible lakefront home! Our family has rented this beautiful lakefront home every year in August for many years. Private boat slip is only a few steps from the back door. Covered patio area includes a BBQ & Jacuzzi. The kids fish off the dock, kayak around the bay and toss bread to the ducks. Master bedroom & bath are large, luxurious and well appointed. Boulder Bay is the prime location in Big Bear. Home is tucked back in to the quiet part of the bay creating a serene little piece of paradise. Kitchen is sizable & well stocked. Décor throughout this home is lovely. We look forward to staying here every year. Highly recommend.

Daily Rate: $350 - $1085 per night
- Rate varies due to seasonality and holidays.
- Please select your dates on our online booking calendar for an exact quote.

Availability & Booking Calendar

BBLTBID (Big Bear Lake Tourism Business Improvement District tax) - 3.00%
Transient Occupancy Tax (City of Big Bear Lake) - 8.00%
Cleaning Fee - $205.00
Accidental Damage Protection ($1,500) - $49.00 - Tax Exempt
Booking Fee - 4.00%
Security Deposit (Waived) - $0.00
Cancellation Policy
All cancellations (including shortened stays) are fully refundable if cancellation notice is received greater than sixty (60) days before your scheduled check-in date. Cancellations or changes that result in a shortened stay, that are made within sixty (60) days of the arrival date, forfeit the full Reservation Deposit unless rental unit is rebooked for the exact dates as your reservation. All cancellation must be made in writing (email is acceptable) and all cancellations must be confirmed by WowRentals in writing as well. All Cancellations are subject to a cancellation fee equal to $75 or 5% of total reservation, which ever is greater. Cancellations due to weather, acts of nature, or environmental factors are not subject to refund. WowRentals does not offer refunds due to mechanical/electrical failure or malfunctions with hot tubs, televisions or other equipment.
Last updated 01/16/2020
Deposit Policy
A Reservation Deposit equal to 50% of the rental rate is required to reserve your vacation rental. Reservation Deposit will be charged to your credit card during the booking process. The Reservation Deposit will be applied toward the total reservation fee. Reservation Deposit is not a damage deposit. The BALANCE OF RENT is due sixty (60) days before your scheduled check-in date. The BALANCE OF RENT will be automatically charged to the credit card on file 60 days prior to check-in date. If reservation is made within 60 days of your scheduled check-in date, then entire payment and fees are due at the time of the reservation.
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The price of gold is rising for the tenth consecutive year. As a result, more and more investors, financial market operators and central banks are turning to gold as a safe haven in the face of global economic instability. This has troubling consequences, because gold mining is one of the most destructive and polluting of all mining activities.

Mining companies have set their sights on Latin America, and a genuine gold rush has broken out in Colombia. In response, popular opposition to mining activity, in defence of life, water resources, the environment and local cultures, is growing stronger by the day.

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos insists on the importance of promoting large-scale open-pit mining for the country’s development. The exploitation of the country’s non-renewable natural resources is viewed as the “engine” of its economy. In fact, the Colombian Ministry of Mines maintains that there is mining potential in every region of the country, and has granted some 10,000 mining titles representing a total area of 43,000 square kilometres, of which 4,000 are already under exploitation.

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The territory affected is rich in biodiversity and considered the “food basket” of Colombia, which is now endangered by mining activity. Water shortages have already led to a decline in rice production. The integrity and fertility of the area’s soil will be affected in the short term.

AGA violated Colombian legislation (Law 2 of 1959) by carrying out mining exploration in a forest reserve area without authorization. According to the reports of people affected, the company obtained information on potential gold reserves in the region through fraudulent means.

Unfortunately, AGA’s actions have already created deep rifts within the community itself and the institutions of the river basin, as well as divisions between communities in the upper basin and communities in the lower basin who are water users. The social conflict created by this polarization has led to the shunning and stigmatization of organizations and individuals who attempt to demonstrate the negative impacts of large-scale mining operations in this part of the Andes.

AGA’s abuse of its economic power is reflected in various aspects of daily life in the department. What AGA calls “pre-investment” is nothing other than coercion through the use of economic clout. This is the only possible explanation for the large numbers of staff hired (with salaries higher than the regional average) before mining operations have even begun. Added to this is the economic and technical support given to social organizations, money invested in the infrastructural upgrading of roads that will potentially connect to the mining operations, donations to community councils, Cajamarca city hall and the local hospital, sponsorship of the Tolima football team, proposals of support for the University of Tolima, the purchase of land at prices far above market value, and now proposals to finance environmental organizations like the Environmental Action Fund, among various other initiatives.

AGA’s immense economic power has allowed it to buy up land in strategic areas, particularly in terms of potential water supply. It has also been able to formalize requests for mining titles throughout the region and in much of the rest of the country, fully aware of the fact that local peasant communities do not have the same capacity to request water concessions.

The company’s actions in the region have nothing to do with fostering development, or generating employment, or supporting education, or sports, or local government capacity, or improving roads, or promoting transportation cooperatives.

Social movements in the area are working to develop mechanisms to ensure that gold mining operations never happen in this region of the country, much less large-scale operations. They warn that “this could open the door to the modification of the country’s environmental assets as a whole, and society will have no participation in this whatsoever.”

Gold rush in the Pacific coast tropical rainforests

Another gold mining hotspot lies in the heart of the tropical rainforest along Colombia’s Pacific coast, namely in the municipality of Buenaventura, in the department of Cauca. This area forms part of the Chocó biogeographical region, and is covered with dense rainforest and criss-crossed by major rivers like the Dagua, a source of life fed by many others like the San Cipriano River, for which a tropical rainforest reserve is named.

Zaragoza is a settlement made up of Afro-Colombian communities. Mining activity has provided it with a few meagre benefits in exchange for drastic deterioration of the environment and has turned the river into a chemical waste dump.

Following the discovery of gold reserves, since 2009 entrepreneurs have descended from all corners of the country, including Medellín, Cali and Bogotá, to indiscriminately extract the precious metal. The population has skyrocketed from around 100 families to over 10,000 fortune hunters.

Gold extraction activities currently stretch between kilometres 23 and 38 of the Buenaventura-Cali highway, affecting numerous towns that have been turned into “lawless cities”. “This mining activity is spreading like a cancer to other rivers on the Pacific coast,” declare activists in Buenaventura.

The environmental destruction is blatantly evident. Aerial photographs depict scenes of total devastation. The poor conditions and illegality of mining operations create the risk of avalanches, landslides and accidents, combined with the danger of the river flooding. The use of more than 250 backhoes has damaged flora and fauna as well as subsistence crops.

The water is no longer fit for domestic consumption, and there have been outbreaks of malaria and dengue. The alterations suffered by the river make it impossible to distinguish its natural flow, and its banks are filled with the plastic and cardboard used to set up makeshift tents as well as restaurants, stores and bars. A scientific study whose results were published in the local press in November 2010 revealed that mercury levels where the Dagua River flows into the Pacific Ocean are three times higher than the recommended limit. The local population’s recreation areas have also been destroyed. The gold rush has brought local communities nothing but wreckage and poverty, the destruction of their crops and homes, and the drastic pollution of their river.

Local traditions and daily life in the area have been seriously impacted. Violence and armed conflict have intensified, leading to forced displacement and destabilizing community life. The control of the area and of mining activity by paramilitary troops is more than evident. Families can no longer move freely in the area. The work of local Community Councils has been obstructed. There have been scores of human rights violations, including over 100 deaths and murders. A local woman who complained to the owner of a backhoe for endangering her house was shot in the back, in front of the whole community.

This April, a number of local organizations in the municipality of Buenaventura joined together to launch the Declaration of Buenaventura (, in which they called for unity among Afro-Colombian and indigenous organizations, the defence of the local environment as a contribution to the defence of the planet, and the declaration of a state of social emergency in the Pacific coast region.

Town of Marmato sentenced to death by gold

The town of Marmato is literally doomed to disappear. This is what will happen if the Canadian company Medoro Resources succeeds in its plans for an open-pit gold mine here. The company has not clearly explained its proposed project to the community, which has led to considerable uncertainty. What is very clear, however, is that the gold reserves will run out in 20 to 35 years.

Located in the department of Caldas in the country’s western mountain range, Marmato is one of the municipalities with the highest poverty levels in Colombia. The local inhabitants feel that they are being plundered, and have repeatedly denounced to official institutions and the public that the Colombian government has given its backing and active support to the plans for a large-scale mining operation. Under current Colombian legislation, it would be permissible to carry out small and medium-sized mining activities in the area, as has been the case until now, but large-scale operations would not be allowed. Nevertheless, Medoro plans to convert 143 mining concessions in the area into one big open-pit mine operation. Exploration work would be carried out over the course of two to three years and, according to different sources, would involve the drilling of up to 200,000 perforations.

For its part, the departmental government of Caldas has issued warnings of the possibility of rockslides on the mountain and suggested that the people of Marmato move away from the town. Yamil Amar, president of the Civic Board in Defence of Marmato, explained that “as a way of getting the community out of the way they have made up the story that we are all in danger, and it isn’t true.” It is an open secret that an open-pit mining operation would force the inhabitants of the town to move to the district of El Llano, where many who believed in the risk of rockslides have already resettled.

It is highly doubtful that the small-scale mining which serves as a means of livelihood for many families here would survive the arrival of open-pit mining. Even the guacheros, the local name for illegal miners who search for gold in the mountain, are becoming worried, because they know they will not be given priority for the jobs promised by Medoro. These concerns continue to grow alongside the general uncertainty looming over the area. The guacheros began their informal mining activities when the last company operating in Marmato, Goldfields, went bankrupt in late 2008 and they were left without jobs.

The inhabitants of Marmato and indigenous communities in Caldas, who are opposed to the town’s destruction, argue that “our town is not just mines and its inhabitants are not just those who control the mines and other sources of work. The town of Marmato is us, the people who have lived in it and feel an attachment to it that cannot be measured in monetary terms. It is the scenery we look upon, the cobbled streets we walk along, the unique architecture that characterizes our town, the neighbours with whom we have built ties of solidarity, the stories that our elders tell the young about a long-ago past where the histories of indigenous, Afro-descendent and white peoples are intertwined, the artisanal miners who have always known how to extract gold from the mountain, the mule drivers who make it possible to transport goods along our steep roads, the peasant farmers and indigenous communities who live around us and supply us with their agricultural crops.”

Despite the challenges they have faced, more than 50 Colombian social and environmental organizations have joined together to create the Colombian Network Against Large-Scale Transnational Mining (RECLAME), founded in February 2010 to oppose large-scale mining operations and raise awareness of mining conflicts in Colombia. Their resistance struggle has already yielded a number of victories, such as the success of the mobilization against a gold mining project in the Santurbán páramo in the department of Santander planned by the Canadian multinational Greystar, which decided to withdraw its request for an environmental permit.

In this struggle, backed by the force of arguments and waged in the streets of Santander, thousands of Colombians joined together to make Santurbán a symbolic example of resistance to large-scale transnational mining.

Extracted and adapted from the report “El oro de Colombia: rebelión social contra explotaciones mineras sin control”, June 2011, by Guadalupe Rodríguez, Rainforest Rescue, email:, based on information disseminated through RECLAME and Rainforest Rescue research studies. The full version of the report, submitted by the author, is available at; see also the article “Triunfó la movilización contra el proyecto minero en Santurbán”, Red Colombiana Frente a la Gran Minería Transnacional,

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Prince of Arran (Charlie Fellowes)

True Self (Willie Mullins)

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If you’re trying to lose weight, chocolate probably isn’t the first food you head toward. Nevertheless, in a recent “favorite snacks” poll conducted by Yahoo Health, 23% of respondents admitted to having a weakness for candy. Out of that 23%, 21% said it’s particularly chocolate that they’ve got a craving for most of the time.

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The past ten days have seen two fatal motorcycle accidents in Michigan. The first occurred on October 10 in Bark River Township in the Upper Peninsula, when a 20-year motorcyclist collided with a deer, left the roadway, and struck a tree and fencepost. The second accident involved a Grass Lake man who lost control of his motorcycle and hit a road sign.

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The Department offers degrees in New Media, Visual Communication Design and Photography. Annual application period is from November to December. Find out the dates and application procedure for each programme from the study option specific page.

Master's Programme in New Media – Game Design and Production

Are you interested in learning game design and production with leading professionals in an international atmosphere? Game Design and Production is a Major Subject within the Master’s Programme in New Media focusing on game design for interactive digital media. The education is project-oriented and provides a unique possibility for developing game design skills while also building conceptual understanding on games. You will deepen your skills based on a personal study plan. Multidisciplinarity is emphasized by the highly diverse backgrounds of students – one can apply with any Bachelor’s degree, and the students include programmers, 3D artists, animators, creative writers, architects, and even psychologists. The teacher network includes top game industry professionals and game scholars. The programme is taught in English, and students can write their thesis in Finnish, Swedish or English.

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Master's Programme in New Media - New Media Design and Production

Would you like to explore the exciting opportunities new digital technology opens to communication, interaction and expression – and find a career where you can utilise your creativity? New Media Design and Production is a major subject within the Master’s Programme in New Media, focusing on art and design in interactive media. The education is project-oriented, combining practice with theory. You can focus on dynamic visualisation, art & culture, interaction design and interactive & generative storytelling. The programme is fully taught in English, and your master’s thesis can be written in Finnish, Swedish or English.

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Master's Programme in Photography

Welcome to the Master’s Degree Programme in Photography at Aalto University! At the School of Arts, Design and Architecture, inspiring teaching combines with a deep understanding of contemporary photography.

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Master's Programme in Visual Communication Design

The Visual Communication Design programme (VCD) is an international learning community committed to investigating new modes of action within visual communication. As a critical response to the contemporary conditions, the studies enable you to reconsider the established notions of graphic design. The programme supports you in rethinking and redefining your own design practice, in order to situate it in wider societal and environmental frameworks. By providing the competence areas of information design, visual narratives, and type & written language, the curriculum encourages you to turn your design practice towards the public and the sustainable, and towards multiple and diverse knowledge domains.

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Doctoral Studies

Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture offers doctoral studies in the fields of architecture, art, design, media, film and scenography. There are seven research groups and three focuses in which DA students can complete their studies.

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AVCD Research Group

Aalto Visual Communication Design Research Group is actively involved in researching the role of visual communication design and broader design thinking in a wide range of applied areas with societal impact, including sustainability, education, health and well-being.

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Embodied Design Research Group

Embodied Design Research Group studies embodied design as a design agenda. Current computing systems treat human beings mostly as connected minds, quite completely disregarding our bodily engagement with the world. Embodied design embraces the human body as a central resource for action, communication, and play.

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Game Research Group

The game research group is led by prof. Perttu Hämäläinen, who joined Aalto in 2012 after a six-year period as the CTO of Virtual Air Guitar Company (e.g., Kung-Fu Live and Kung-Fu High Impact).

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Photography research at Aalto is mainly conducted at the doctoral level. In addition, we host a biennial international photography research conference, the Helsinki Photomedia, which was established in 2012.

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Systems of Representation Research Group

The Systems of Representation seeks to make knowledge related to heritage tangible through the use of representation and digital media.

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A! Magazine for the Arts is a publication of Arts Alliance Mountain Empire. The award-winning magazine is the recipient of the Tennessee Governor's 2003 Award for Arts Leadership, a 2007 Pinnacle tourism award for the print edition and the e-mail digestand three awards in 2009 from the Society of Professional Journalists, Tri-Cities Chapter.

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Organisational transformation

AASW transforming access to member services and information

The AASW is transforming and improving the way you access member services and information – these include the closure of state offices and the adoption of “flexible offices”.

It’s important for all members to understand not only how this affects them but also why this is happening.

Listen to our podcast to hear CEO Cindy Smith explain what is happening, and why, while the following Q+A is designed to help you get fully up to speed with how we are changing, or you can watch the video below.

Should you have any further questions please don’t hesitate to contact your Branch Manager or drop an email to

Q: What changes are going to take place within AASW?

We are making some changes in order to create a fairer and more equitable AASW. Under our current model, we do not offer equal value for all members. Quite naturally, that has to change.

We are doing this by phasing out fixed state and territory offices and replacing them with a combination of flexible ‘pay-as-you-go’ offices and a new digital membership network.

This will allow members to access information, meetings, CPD, and other services from a central digital membership hub, when they want, and wherever they may be.

Q: So why are we closing the state offices?

Our research over a 12-month period shows that over 10,000 of our members – roughly 80% - have had no interaction at all with an AASW physical office.

In some locations, more than 60% of the local member base live more than 100 kilometres away from the state office. We’re effectively denying them the opportunity to engage with events and sessions under the current model. That is clearly not equity of access.

Even members who do live near a fixed state office are very rarely visiting them. With an increasing amount of information and services available online there is less need for them to do so.

Q: So what will happen to branch meetings and events?

What we plan to do is phase out fixed offices and use flexible office spaces to conduct meetings and host events, when they are required.

All members pay the same in membership fees no matter where they live, and irrespective of their ability to access opportunities to participate. But if the majority aren’t accessing offices, and if we don’t offer online opportunities to engage, then we are not offering equity of access for all members.

We have identified flexible offices in each state and territory – not just in the largest city, as is the case now - which will enable the AASW to go to the members – rather than the other way around.

Conservative estimates suggest using flexible offices will save the Association a considerable amount of money – funds which will be redirected into improving our member services – including the upgrade to our IT systems and digital capability.

Q: So what does this mean for state branches and branch member committees?

It means we are making them more effective for more members. Branches remain a critical part of the overall AASW operation. We see this as investing in our branches, and our members, to create a better and more equitable member experience.

Branches will still perform their current roles, but via the more centralised infrastructure and through the online community and in flexible offices.

Many of the BMC meetings are conducted via Skype now and have done for some time. We’re simply going to create a more effective and modern platform for those video meetings.

Q: Why are we doing this?

This is about transformation.

We are going to modernise the way our Association functions, to ensure the majority of members are provided with equal access to our services and get the most value for their membership fees.

At the moment, our Association model has not adapted to meet the needs of members living in a changing world. As a result, we do not offer equal value for all our members. Clearly that needs to change.

Q: Can you explain what you mean by changing world?

We live in world that is increasingly connected by technology. Society in general consumes almost all its information via digital means.

We know that our members are showing an increasing preference to engage with our learning programs and services via online channels.

At the same time, people are living and working further away from major cities in greater numbers. This is simply a reflection of the dynamic and fast-growing society that Australia has become. Our members are no different.

Q: So can you tell us more about this new online community?

It’ll be an online community made possible through a major IT upgrade. Through it, our members will be able to interact with each other, learn from each other and share information, and pursue their CPD. This can all be done where and when suits them.

At the moment, some events and development opportunities are only offered at fixed times in fixed locations. Through our new system, members can access them from home, from work, from public transport even, if they want – at whatever time suits them.

They can even work with other members to create their own programs and discussion groups. Members in say, Broome will be able to collaborate with members in Melbourne and Sydney. This is something that has not been easily achieved for our Association.

Q: So, you might say a social media network specifically for AASW?

In a way, yes.

This will create a broad range of opportunities for members, a level of collaboration that we simply haven’t been able to offer before. It is in every way the first ever national AASW member community.

It’s a system designed especially for us and we’re very much looking forward to what it will bring.

Q: So what makes you sure this is the best way to modernise the AASW?

We have gathered more than 12 months of research and data. This looks at member activity – where they are based and how they interact with the Association.

These data tell us that members are showing an increasing preference for online engagement, and they are less and less likely to attend physical state offices. From that perspective, this is an essential change.

The Board also consulted extensively with industry experts around the future of associations.

Ensuring that as many members as possible are given the very best chance to participate and engage with the Association when they need is important if we are to stay relevant and remain a strong professional voice for social work.

Q: Are you worried that some members may be unfamiliar with this new technology and be scared of using it?

We know that the vast majority of our members are well-connected and will reap the benefits of our new modern platform. However we know that connectivity in some areas is not as effective as others and we also know that not everyone is familiar with the devices we are increasingly using.

AASW will offer support for any members needing assistance or guidance on how to extract maximum value from our digital community.

Q: Did you conduct any consultation with the broader membership base about these changes?

Twelve months of member activity data gave us a very clear picture of what was happening and thus what we needed to do. We certainly are not acting on a whim.

What we’re planning is about building member value for all members. While we’d like to engage with every single member and canvass their views, it really isn’t possible or practical.

We do consult with our members very thoroughly especially for changes to our Constitution and Code of Ethics. We think we are very inclusive when it comes to asking for members opinions and feedback, through elections, surveys and advisory panels.

We see these changes as necessary for the future, and in reality, they don’t actually change what we do – they just create a fairer association for all members.

Q: How can members seek more information that may be relevant to their local area?

We encourage members to contact their Branch Managers with any questions.

It’s important to remember that the Branches are not closing – only the fixed offices are.

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The Huawei MateBook X Pro's camera is under a key on the keyboard

Unveiled at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Huawei’s newest laptop reminded me of the MacBook Pro. From the sleek aluminum design to the “space grey” or “mystic silver” color options, it seems to have borrowed a lot of Apple’s aesthetics. But the MateBook X Pro has plenty of unique features.

The 13.9” display is surrounded by incredibly thin bezels -- Huawei says the screen-to-body ratio is 91%. The MacBook Pro’s bezels aren’t bad, but when I put it next to the MateBook, the Mac looked jarring and out-of-date.

One of the reasons the MacBook’s bezels are thicker is because of the camera on top of the screen. Huawei moved the camera to get the screen to go (almost) all the way to the edge.

So where did it go? Huawei decided to put it in the keyboard -- specifically, a button marked with a camera icon right in the middle of the function key row. Press the button down, and the key springs up and out -- revealing the camera underneath.

Press down on this key and it pops up and out -- revealing the camera underneath

It’s a clever idea, but it doesn’t quite work because the angle of the camera is fixed. With laptops that have cameras above the screen, you can adjust the angle by moving the lid either closer or further away from you. But that’s not possible here.

When I put the MateBook X Pro on my lap, the camera points at my chin -- a rather unflattering angle. The only way to get around it is to use a desk, but that also depends on how tall you are. It worked for me, but I’m just over five feet tall!

But the angle of the camera isn't flattering -- and it can't be adjusted

The camera’s position may not be ideal, but it’s hard to be upset with a screen that big. The massive display also doubles as a touchscreen, with sturdy Gorilla Glass protecting it. And the entire package weighs under three pounds.

The camera gets all the attention -- for better and for worse -- but the MateBook X Pro is a beautiful machine with solid specs.


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