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Bear Valley Overview

http://www.bearvalley.com (209) 753-2301

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Bear Valley

Bear Valley, located in the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range in Northern California, offers a ski and snowboard area that caters to snow sports fanatics of all ages and ability levels. Bear Valley has beginner and intermediate runs, as well challenging terrain located in the Grizzly Bowl and Snow Valley areas accessed by the Grizzly chair. Bear Valley offers Beginner Packages, plenty of acreage for intermediate skiers and riders, and snowcat tours for the most adventurous and advanced skiers and riders. Bear Valley also features terrain parks that adhere to all ages and freestyle abilities.

Elevation

  • Summit
    8500ft
  • Vertical Drop
    1900ft
  • Base
    6600ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

25%

Intermediate Runs

40%

Advanced Runs

35%

Expert Runs

0%

Terrain Parks

2

Longest Run

1 MILES

Skiable Terrain

1680 ACRE

Lifts

  • Total Number Of Lifts: 9
  • Gondolas & Trams: 0
  • Eight Person Lifts: 0
  • High Speed Sixes: 0
  • High Speed Quads: 0
  • Quad Chairs: 0
  • Triple Chairs: 2
  • Double Chairs: 6
  • Surface Lifts: 1

Tourist Office

P.O. Box 5038

95223 Bear Valley

California

United States

Phone: (209) 753-2301

fun@bearvalley.com

Bear Valley Website Tourist office

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 12/21/2012

Projected Closing Ski Season: 04/14/2013

Projected Days Open: 151

Days Open Last Year: 165

Years Open: 46

Average Snowfall: 359"

Bear Valley Reviews

  • by jvolk 19th February 2013
    • Overall Rating 4
    • Family Friendly 5
    • All Mtn. Terrain 5
    • Terrain Park 4
    • Nightlife 3

    Great mid-size resort!

    Pros: Short lift lines, open trails
    Cons: Limited terrain park, short open hours

     
  • by rmg 22nd December 2012
    • Overall Rating 5
    • Family Friendly 5
    • All Mtn. Terrain 5
    • Terrain Park 3
    • Nightlife 3

    Family Friendly, No Frills, Just Fun

    Pros: Great Value, Friendly Staff
    Cons: Short season

     
  • by aspen3200 11th January 2012
    • Overall Rating 5
    • Family Friendly 5
    • All Mtn. Terrain 5
    • Terrain Park 4
    • Nightlife 2

    Did WInter Forget About Us???

    Pros: No Lines, Hidden gem
    Cons: No Snow so far! But thats all CA!

     
  • by tduncan 27th January 2011
    • Overall Rating 4
    • Family Friendly 5
    • All Mtn. Terrain 5
    • Terrain Park 3
    • Nightlife 3

    Best Deal in the Sierras bar none

    Pros: cheap,no lines,terrain variety,not snobby,
    Cons: nothing fancy,not for nightlife

     

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Common Misspellings

Baravalle, Bare Valley, Bear Valle, Bear Vallie, Bearvalley, Bearvally

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