Bear Valley Overview

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Area Profile

Bear Valley carefully maintains a longstanding reputation for family friendliness, a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, and end-of-the day comraderie. The mountain offers 1,280 acres of terrain on 100 runs along a 1,900 foot vertical drop. There's free shuttle service from hotels and the village to lifts, good mountain logistics and plenty of places to kick off your boots and talk over the day's runs. The sundeck barbecues are a favorite, as is the Monte Wolfe Saloon.

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Lodging Profile

Lodging in nearby Bear Valley Village; 600 beds, many lodges, 152 condos, 33 studios and one- bedroom suites. RV parking is available on-site.

Services Profile

Dining room, coffee house, pizza, warming hut, restaurant, pub, food court, and deli. Sport shop, boutique, general store, day care, photography services, laundry, coin-op and post office nearby. First aid at area; Arnold Medical Center is 28 miles. Bear's Ski School for children ages 4-8 available. Ski lessons for all ability levels. Ski rental/repair and cross country rental/repairs available.

Area Recreation Profile

Mountain biking, rollerblading, bicycle touring, hiking/walking, backpacking, camping, flatwater kayaking, whitewater rafting, fishing, volleyball, tennis, rock climbing, and competitions and festivals.

Snowboarding Profile

Terrain park for snowboarders.

Important Dates

  • Projected Days Open: 151
  • Days Open Last Year: 165
  • Years Open: 41
  • Average Snowfall: 914 cm
 

Terrain Type

Beginner Runs: Beginner Runs 25% Intermediate Runs: Intermediate Runs 40% Advanced Runs: Advanced Runs 25% Expert Runs: Expert Runs 10%
 

Lifts

  • Total # Of Lifts: Total # Of Lifts 10
  • Gondolas & Trams: Gondolas & Trams N/A
 
  • High Speed Sixes: High Speed Sixes N/A
  • High Speed Quads: High Speed Quads N/A
 
  • Quad Chairs: Quad Chairs N/A
  • Triple Chairs: Triple Chairs 2
 
  • Double Chairs: Double Chairs 7
  • Surface Lifts: Surface Lifts 1
 

Elevation

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  • Top: 2591 m
  • Vertical Drop: 579 m
  • Bottom: 2012 m
 
  • Longest Run: 1.9 km
  • Skiable Terrain: 518 hectares
  • Snow Making: 40 hectares
 
 

Bear Valley Contact Information

Bear Valley

P.O. Box 5038

Bear Valley, CN 95223   Driving Directions

Phone: (209) 753-2301

fun@bearvalley.com

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Location

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Weather

3 Dec 2008

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47°F / 8.3°C :
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wind 0 mph North

 
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