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Overall Rating: 3.9

Rated #1 in Central Sierra

Rating Details:

Family Friendly
3.9
All Mtn. Terrain
58.5
Terrain Park
3.0
Nightlife
2.1

Recommended For:

Single/Newlyweds
31%
Beginner
36%
Families
41%
Intermediate
36%
Empty Nesters
26%
Advanced
36%

16 Total Reviews:

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I have skied for 40 yrs. I was a ski rat a Squaw for many years in my teens. Done Tahoe, been there , done that. Bear Valley is absolutely one of the best undiscovered secrets...

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5

Excellent backyard resort

by brynd - Mar 23, 2010

Pros: Great Expert terrain - like lift accessed snowcat skiing

Cons: Poor middle management. Questionable marketing decisions

I have skied for 40 yrs. I was a ski rat a Squaw for many years in my teens. Done Tahoe, been there , done that. Bear Valley is absolutely one of the best ... Full review

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4

The nice Hill on HWY 4

by zakk - Mar 9, 2009

Pros: short lines, diverse terrain

Cons: short runs, not much terrain

I've spent a bunch of days at Bear Valley with various free tickets and this and that. There really isn't anything it does really well or really bad. Its ... Full review

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5

Loved It

by EdenP - Feb 12, 2009

Pros: short lines,sweet backside

Cons: slow lifts,lodge needs improvement.

Went on a Friday and had a BLAST ! Front side faces east so it was a bit icy but rideable.Waited for the afternoon sun to turn the backside into slush and i... Full review

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Horrible resort!!!!

by djgray - Mar 26, 2010

Pros: food and one lift

Cons: everything else!!!

This resort has no vertical!!! runs are even shorter!!! you have to hike a lot to get around!!! no fun!!! not family friendly. not a good experience!... Full review

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5

Trees

by coastsider - Mar 17, 2010

Pros: no peope, short drive , good snow

Cons: slow lifts, short runs and no jumps at the terrain park.

Just love Bear. I learned there and it's a great spot for variety. theres everything from fast runs to steep powder. ... Full review

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4

Best Deal in the Sierras bar none

by tduncan - Jan 27, 2011

Pros: cheap,no lines,terrain variety,not snobby,

Cons: nothing fancy,not for nightlife

Don't know what happened to "Mr. Horrible", but BV is the best deal in the Sierra. On the cheaper side AND two HUGE benefits: (1) no lines, unless you cal... Full review

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