Bear Valley Mountain Resort Details and Photos

Bear Valley, CA (Directions)
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Last Updated: 2/8/2012 2:43 AM

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Overview

  • 5 Beginner
  • 17 Intermediate
  • 40 Advanced
  • 5 Expert
Real People. Real Fun. Right Now.... at Bear Valley.

Bear Valley will be ready to open with natural snowfall as early as thanksgiving....sign up for eClub for opening day announcements.
http://echo.bluehornet.com/clients/bearvalley/survey.htm

Head up National Scenic Byway Highway 4 and you'll find Bear Valley, a majestic jewel in the heart of the Stanislaus National Forest. And once you arrive, you'll feel like you're among... friends. Bear Valley offers a special sense of place to all, whether you visit every weekend or once a year. So if you're looking for an off-the-radar weekend getaway, a fun place for the family or you're simply seeking the steep and deep, choose Bear Valley for your next adventure.

You'll enjoy our remarkably short lift lines at any one of our 9 lifts that access nearly 1300 acres of tantalizing terrain, 1900 vertical feet and 67 trails, including two terrain parks. Our family-oriented Cub Terrain Park for entry level fun. Located in cub meadow, this progression park will offer a dedicated area for all types of basic, entry level free-style! Then head over the mountain to experience the thrills at the Kodiak Terrain Park as well. There are plenty of exciting new terrain features including rails, jumps, rolls, and boxes. Our annual average snowfall of 30" of sweet Sierra powder tops off the Bear Valley experience.

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Operations

Status

Open

Lifts Open/Total

5 of 9

Weekday Hours

Mon-Fri: 9a-4p

Trails Open/Total

38 of 67

Weekend Hours

Sat/Sun: 9a-4p

Acres Open/Total

1000 of 1280

Stats & Conditions

Base Elevation

6,600 ft

24-hr Snowfall

0"

Vertical Drop

1,900 ft

Avg Base Depth

23"

Peak Elevation

8,500 ft

Photos

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Bear Valley Mountain Resort Logo
Bear Valley Mountain Resort Trail Map
Bear Valley Mountain Resort Trail Map

Reviews & Tips (12)

Nice place...not steep...parking sucks
written Feb 21 2011 - 11:35 AM
 
Discovega Advanced Skier
Fun as always. Went on Feb.14, after weeks of no snow it snowed on the way up and until about 1 p.m., about 2-3" of fresh powder on top of what was icy the week b4. Had a great day, a little cold and windy, but for people like us who don't wimp out in cold weather it was awesome. Backside was sweet. This weeks storms should make it awesome for next week.
written Feb 16 2011 - 07:46 PM
 
Mike Valley Springs,CA Intermediate Skier
A return to an 'old friend'. Bear is a good intermediate mtn. Went on superbowl sunday and got in LOTS of runs!
written Feb 08 2011 - 02:17 PM
 
Bob Intermediate Skier
Back side was great fun. Long runs and high speed quad. Several different runs to go down. Be careful using the traverse back to the front side. If your ridding and don't have the speed you'll be walking or skating for a while.
written Jan 24 2011 - 12:10 PM
 
scout rider Advanced Snowboarder
Skiing at Bear Valley was great. We go there all the time. It's a great mountain, lot's of great runs without the Tahoe crowd. We went on a perfect day, 3-4" of fresh powder overnight, sunny and low 30's with a monday crowd of no one. Never waited more than one chair to get on lift. I went in to office to get lift ticket, showed my ID, they had it waiting with a post it with my name on it. Great service you guys, saved me $23.00, so my son and I had tickets for the normal price of mine. I will be buying tix through you from now on.
written Jan 12 2011 - 08:54 PM
 
User Intermediate Skier
LOVED Bear Valley! there was absolutely no lines on lifts on a Friday.
written Jan 09 2011 - 11:51 PM
 
Susie Advanced Snowboarder
Great runs for everyone at all levels. The most advanced runs are short, but challenging. No crowds! Of course, no crowds means lots of skiing and sore muscles the next day or two - Love it!
written Jan 08 2011 - 09:45 PM
 
Wetpaws Advanced Skier
We go to Bear every year. Stay in Arnold and spend some time in Murphey's when we aren't at Bear.
written Jan 06 2011 - 10:27 AM
 
Alex Beginner Snowboarder
MY SECOND HOME...YOU CAN RIDE EVERYWHERE AND FIND THE LEVEL YOU NEED TO BE AT...AND NEVER THE CROWDS LIKE EVERYWHERE ELSE.
written Dec 20 2010 - 11:23 AM
 
JESSEP Advanced Snowboarder
Great place for a weekend. Lovely runs with no crowds. Really nice friendly vibe unlike a lot of the major Tahoe resorts. I'll definitely be returning to BV.
written Dec 07 2010 - 06:18 PM
 
Hackster Intermediate Skier
You can hit most of the mountain in a weekend. Backside, front side and lower bowl. I spend most of the day on Grizz when there's enough of a base.
written Nov 27 2009 - 11:31 PM
 
Kev Advanced Skier
i liked BV. fun place.
written Sep 18 2009 - 03:10 PM
 
doug Beginner Skier

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