Information on Bear Valley Mountain Resort:
Bear Valley Ski Area provides a scenic view of the Sierra. Views from the resort drop 3,800 feet into the deep, granite cut of the Mokelumne River. Although Bear Valley is considered a mid-size ski resort, it ranks as the 8th largest ski area in California. The diverse terrain offers skiing excitement for all abilities. With 67 trails serviced by 11 lifts that accommodate 12,000 skiers per hour, you'll spend more time skiing and less time waiting in line. The Grizzly Bowl, one of Bear Valley's biggest attractions, boasts more than 1,000 feet of vertical with an array of steep chutes and wide open bowls. The "Grizz" is one of the most challenging descents in all of California. Snowmaking the natural way dumps an average of 450 inches of snow annually. But just in case, state of the art snowmaking equipment blankets 35 percent of the terrain with high-quality snow throughout the season. The Ski School programs offer a unique alpine experience whether you're a beginner or seasoned veteran. Bear Valley's professional and enthusiastic ski school staff provides a fun and instructional experience for skiers of all ages and ability levels. Skiing Bears Ski School for kids ages 4 to 8 uses innovative techniques to create a fun, positive and educational environment necessary for children to learn the skiing essentials. Parents can choose from a variety of skiing packages while they enjoy time on the slopes worry free. Bear Valley blends genuine hometown service, the most affordable prices imaginable and a mountain to challenge every breed of skier, with a rustic, traditional High Sierra setting. The ski area is conveniently located on scenic Highway 4, just two hours east of Stockton, 2.5 hours from Sacramento and 3.5 hours from most Bay Area locations.
Bear Valley Mountain Resort Lift closing and opening times:
Daily: 9am - 4pm Half Day: 12:30pm
Length of Season:
Nov-06 to Apr-07
Types and number of lifts:
1 Carpet Lift 6 Double Chairs 2 Triple Chairs 1 High-Speed Quad
Number of trails and difficulty breakdown:
Total Number: 67
Breakdown of difficulty: Easiest : 25%;More Difficult : 40%;Most Difficult : 30%;Experts Only : 5%
Elevation at base 6600 feet and elevation at summit is 8500 feet.
Skiing Options at Bear Valley Mountain Resort:
Night Skiing: no
Heli- Skiing: no
Snowcat Skiing: no
Miles of cross Country ski trails: 65 km
Snow boarding: yes
Snowshoe trails: yes
Equipment Rentals:
skis
, snowboards
Getting to Bear Valley Mountain Resort:
From the Bay Area: Where 580 East splits by 205 toward I5 North and I5 South. Take 205 - 5 North about 12 miles East on Hwy 205. Merge into 5 north & go to Stockton (about 12 miles). Take Hwy 4 East and go on about 50 miles into Bear Valley. The tricky part is Hwy 4 around Stockton. in order to keep on 4, interchangeably get 99 - on & off. Just keep eyes open: watch for signs to stay on Hwy 4.
Alternate route to Bear Valley Mountain Resort:
From Sacramento: Take Interstate 5 south to Stockton. Take Highway 4 east from Stockton all the way to Bear Valley. Bear Valley is approximately 135 miles from Sacramento
From Stockton: Take Hwy 4 East and go on about 50 miles into Bear Valley. The tricky part is Hwy 4 around Stockton. in order to keep on 4, interchangeably get 99 - on & off.. Just keep eyes open: watch for signs to stay on Hwy 4. Bear Valley is about 107 miles from Stockton
Contact Information:
209 753-2301
209 753-2301
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