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.
Common Misspellings
Baravalle, Bearvalley, Bearvally
Important Dates
- Projected Days Open: 151
- Days Open Last Year: 165
- Years Open: 42
- Average Snowfall: 360 in.
Terrain Type
Beginner Runs:  25% |
Intermediate Runs:  40% |
Advanced Runs:  25% |
Expert Runs:  10% |
Lifts
- Total # Of Lifts:
9 - Gondolas & Trams:
N/A
- High Speed Sixes:
N/A - High Speed Quads:
N/A
- Quad Chairs:
N/A - Triple Chairs:
2
- Double Chairs:
6 - Surface Lifts:
1
Elevation
- Top: 8500 Ft.
- Vertical Drop: 1900 Ft.
- Bottom: 6600 Ft.
- Longest Run: 1.2 miles
- Skiable Terrain: 1280 acres
- Snow Making: 100 acres
Bear Valley Contact Information
Bear Valley
P.O. Box 5038
Bear Valley, CN 95223 
Phone: (209) 753-2301
Location
Nearby Resorts
- Dodge Ridge (22 miles)
- Kirkwood (36 miles)
- Sierra at Tahoe (43 miles)
- Badger Pass (51 miles)
- Heavenly (54 miles)
- Homewood (61 miles)