Bear Valley Ski Resort

By sabina on March 22, 2011 in Skiing

The Bear Valley Ski Area is an hour away from Angels Camp in California and can be found on Highway 4 between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite. Bear valley elevation is as high as 8,500 ft (2,600 m) while the base elevation is 6,600 ft (2,000 m).

The Ski Area has 67 trails and around 9 lifts along with the Bear valley Base Camp. Bear Valley Mountain Valley Resort has plenty of activities for everyone like the Bear Valley tubing and others such as Cross-country, Alpine Skiing to name a few.

Bear Valley Directions

There are many routes which lead to Bear Valley Ski Valley Resort. The Ski Resort can be easily located on Highway 4, between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite.

Road directions – To get there from the Bay Area, take 580 East to 205 to 120 East and continue to Bear Valley.From the Central Valley, take 99 North to 4 East and continue to Bear Valley and from Sacramento, take 99 South to 12 East to 49 South to 4 East and finally to Bear Valley.

To get to Bear Valley Ski Resort from Lake Tahoe/Reno during the summertime, take 4 West off 88 at Woodfords and carry on to the Bear Valley Mountain Ski Resort. During the winters (the Ebbetts Pass closes), then take 80 West, 50 West or 88 West from the Lake Tahoe Basin. Go to 99 South to 4 East and proceed to Bear Valley Mountain Ski Resort.

Bear Valley Ski Resort Map

A full-scale Bear Valley Ski Resort Map can be downloaded from the official website along with the local area map of Bear Valley.

Bear Valley Trail Maps

Bear Valley Trails Maps can be easily navigated with the help of the Bear Valley Trail Maps. They can be easily downloaded from the official website along with the Bear Valley Mountain Resort Trail Map.

Bear Valley Weather forecast & Snow Report

Bear Valley Ski Resort receives about 359 inches (30 feet) of natural snowfall on an average in a year. For current and accurate up to date Bear Valley Snow report and weather forecast, please log on to the official website.

Bear Valley Lodging

Bear Valley Ski Resort California has many comfortable, affordable as well as luxurious places to stay at. The Bear Valley accommodation can be categorized as-

• Bear Valley Lodges – The Bear Valley Lodge and Village Resort or Bear Valley Resort is the perfect stay with the best ambience and services. The Arnold Bear “bead and Breakfast” Inn is where luxury and comfort are merged to provide guests with everything they need including an outdoor spa and Jacuzzi tubs for two! Another popular quaint place to stay is at the Timberline Lodge, a triple “A” rated accommodation with its rustic and historic ambience as well as the Bear Valley Inn. For more Bear Valley hotels, please log on to the official website.

• Bear Valley Cabins- at Bear Valley Mountain Ski resort guests can rent their own cabins like at the “Stay-N-Play Cabin Rentals” which are available throughout the year. They have rooms for families, couples, groups and even pet friendly cabins! The “Loretta Bear” Vacation Cabin located at the top of the Stanislaus National Forest is an outdoor paradise with rooms having fully furnished and ready to use kitchen, wooden stoves and many other amenities! The Cabin is ready for service all through the year. More Cabins can be found via the official website.

• Condominiums- at Bear Valley Ski Resort California, condos of all sizes and rates are available but each one made in a way to make your stay worthwhile and memorable! The Don Fry Realty is a full service Real Estate Agency having one of the biggest rental services in Bear Valley. The Bear Valley Silver Mountain Condos is another fine place to stay at.

Bear Valley Rentals

Ski and Snowboarding rentals are available at the Bear Valley Ski Resort. Bear valley Ski Rental Shop hours are as follows-

• Monday to Friday – 8:30 am to 4:30 pm • Weekends – 8 am to 4:30 pm

Please remember to carry your driver’s license. All rentals call for a deposit of $400/standard or $600/Demo The Bear Valley Mountain Resort snowboarding shop hours and rules are the same as the Bear Valley Skiing.

Bear Valley Lift Tickets

Bear Valley Lift Ticket rates are as following: • Adults (aged 20 – 64 yrs) – $62 (regular)/ $52 (half-day)/ $110 (2 days) / $153 (3 days)

• Teens (aged 13-19 yrs, valid proof is required) – $49 (regular)/ N.A (half-day)/ $88 (2 days)/ $127 (3 days)

• Children (aged 6 yrs to 12 yrs) – $19 (regular) / N.A / $34 (2 days)/ $50 (3 days)

• Kinder (aged 1 – 5 yrs) – $5 (regular)/ N.A (half-day)/ $10 (2 days) / $15 (3 days)

• Senior (aged 65-74 yrs) – $25 (regular)/ N.A (half-day)/ $50 (2 days)/ $75 (3 days)

• Super Senior (aged 75 & above) – $10 (regular)/ N.A (half-day) / $20 (2 days)/ $30 (3 days)

Bear Valley discount tickets can also be purchased, for further details please log on to the official website. Also visit the site to find out more about Bear valley deals.

Bear Valley Season Passes

The Bear Valley Season Passes may change year after year, so for latest prices please log onto the official website.

Bear Valley Hours of operation

Timings are as follows- • Weekday hours – 9 am to 4 pm • Weekend hours – 8:30 am to 4 pm

Whether it is a holiday with family, your lover or a getaway trip with friends, Bear valley Ski Resort is the ultimate destination for unlimited fun, thrilling adventure and also much needed rest plus comfort!