Bear Valley Mountain Resort is located in: Bear Valley, CA
Phone: (209) 753-2301
Website: http://www.bearvalley.com/winter/index.asp
About the Resort:
This is a great, all inclusive ski resort located in the heart of the Sierra's. They have a fantastic reputation as being a great place to bring the family, even if not everyone likes to ski. There are more than enough activities to keep everyone busy, and there are a variety of on-mountain activities to tackle, such as snowboarding, tubing, cross country skiing and downhill skiing. The resort offers special packages that are designed with guests in mind and we found that the staff was incredibly helpful throughout our stay. Definitely one of the nicest resorts in the area.
What You Need to Know:
Bear Valley Mountain is open from mid-November through mid-April. They are typically open from 9am to 4pm, but there are days when they may have to close early due to weather. This area gets quite a bit of snow each year, but in case there is a bad season, they also make snow on site to keep the trails running at top condition.
There are plenty of places to eat and shop while you're here and this is a great resort if you are planning a weekend getaway or a longer vacation. Anything you could ever need is right here under one roof, and it's truly hard to leave once your vacation is over. The resort has a high rate of return customers and it's easy to see why after one stay.
Tips for Beginners:
25% of the mountain's trails are suitable for beginners, and the cross country areas and terrain park are also ideal. They now offer trail maps that can be loaded onto your GPS system and we highly recommend taking advantage of this feature if you are a beginner. Patrols are frequent and this is a very safe place to ski, regardless of your skill level.
There are some great instructors here that are very well versed in coaching beginners and the resort also offers special inclusive packages for new skiers that include not only lessons, but all the rental equipment you'll need. We recommend this resort to beginning skiers wholeheartedly.
New at Bear Valley
- New Family Lesson Center — Providing families with a quick and easy one-stop location for lessons, rental equipment, lift passes, and age-appropriate ski and snow-play programs for the “young cubs.”
- Snow-Play Program — Providing fun activities and introduction to snow sports for kids ages 3 to 6; half-day and all-day options available.
- The new “BEAR-TRACKER” expedition vehicle — On powder days it will carry advanced skiers and riders to untouched backcountry terrain.
- Increased Snow-Making Fleet — State-of-the-art snow guns now cover in excess of 100 acres to ensure early season access.
- Remodeled Childcare Area — An attractive center for parents and childcare providers that offers a comfortable place to entertain and take care of the kids (infants to 2-year-olds) while older skiers and riders enjoy the slopes.
- Mountain/Meadow Combo Season Pass — This pass gives you access to downhill or cross-country skiing, any day of the season!
Season & Operating Hours:
Average season is mid-November through mid-April. Open daily: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Weekend hours 8:30 - 4pm
Elevation
Summit 8,500'
Mid Mountain Lodge 7,750'
Lower Mountain Base 6,600'
Lifts & Terrain
1 high-speed quad
2 triple chairs
6 double chairs
1 carpet lift
1280 skiable acres
1,900' vertical drop
67 trails
25% Beginner
40% Intermediate
35% Advanced
Snowfall & Snowmaking
Natural snowfall average is 359" (30 feet) annually. Advanced snowmaking system covers a network of runs served by 10 lifts; beginner through advanced terrain; blankets 795 vertical feet; approximately 100 acres of coverage.
Fees:
Lift Tickets
Weekend/Holiday Weekday
Full Day 1/2 Day Full Day 1/2 Day
Adult $59 $50 $49 $42
Junior $19 N/A $16 N/A
Senior $22 N/A $22 N/A
*Note: 1/2 day starts at 12:00
Peak dates: 12/21/07-1/6/08, 1/19-1/21/08, 2/16-2/24/08.
Season Passes
Adult (20-64): $459
Teen (13-19): $349
Child (6-12): $169
Kinder (5-): $39
Senior (65-74): $149
Super senior (75+): $39
Rental Gear
Adult Junior Senior
Ski Package $42 $31 $40
Snowboard Package $42 $31 $40
How to Get There:
From the Bay Area
Take 580 east to 205 east to 120 east to 99 north to 4 east and continue to Bear Valley.
From the Central Valley
Take 99 north to 4 east and continue to Bear Valley.
From Sacramento
Take 99 south to 12 east to 49 south to 4 east and continue to Bear Valley.
Originally posted 2008-09-22 05:20:14. Republished by Old Post Promoter
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