Blizzard Warning for Central Sierra, CA through Jan 29th The National Weather Service office in Sacramento, California has issued a Blizzard Warning for the Central Sierra from Tuesday afternoon, January 26 through Friday morning January 29, 2021. In an email message to NWS weather spotters, Meteorologist Eric Kuth stated that “a powerful and cold winter storm is expected to impact the area Tuesday afternoon through Friday” and that “we […] Weather Mike Bartholow | January 26, 2021 2 Comments
Trip Report 70s Style: Drinking, Smoking, and Skiing Like Fiends – Nothing’s Changed in 5 Decades! I was riding with those outlaw Vasques Brothers Sam and Noah, and I knew the drill: drink and smoke ‘till we hit the lot, slip-slide and cuss putting our boots on, ski like fiends, then hung-over by 2 PM… with a long drive home. We were headin’ out of Modesto, CA (our home town) up to Bear Valley ski resort […] Trip Report Mota Bota | July 27, 2020 9 Comments
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Bear Valley, CA If you look at a map of California, you’ll see that Highway 4 can take you from East to West, or vice versa, across the Sierra Nevada. Ebbett’s Pass, however, is not plowed during the winter, rendering the road impassable. Nestled 1/2 mile from the end of that highway, on the Western slopes of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, are Bear Valley […] Industry News Connor Phillips | February 11, 2020 2 Comments
Bear Valley Ski Resort, CA Report: Bluebird Powder Day and the Slopes to Myself Report from 14th and 15th December 2019 Nestled at the end of Highway 4 in Northern California lies Bear Valley Ski Resort. It is a quaint mountain town with about 200 year-round residents and plenty of space for guests. It is only 40 miles south of Tahoe as the crow flies but features none of the crowds. The first lift started […] Trip Report Joseph Phillips | December 19, 2019 0 Comments
Bear Valley Resort, CA to Charge for Previously Free Village Shuttle Bear Valley Resort, CA announced last week that they intend to start charging for the village shuttle this 2019/2020 winter season. The resort claims the small fee will help to cover the high operating costs of this service and will continue to make it sustainable into the future. Related: Northstar California Resort to Charge For Parking this Season The charge will […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 21, 2019 1 Comment
Amazing Glamping at Bear Valley, CA Bear Valley, California has the best glamping setup this summer. Bear Valley, located on Hwy 4 in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains, is just 32 miles south of Lake Tahoe as the crow flies. The quaint mountain town has great year-round activities: cross-country and alpine skiing in the winter then mountain biking, kayaking, fishing, and hiking in the summer. “Imagine waking […] Joseph Phillips | August 29, 2019 0 Comments
Remains of the Skier Who Went Missing in March at Bear Valley Resort, CA Have Been Found The remains of a skier missing since March were located by search and rescue dogs on Monday near Groovy Gully at Bear Valley Resort, CA reports the Tahoe Daily Tribune. Thomas Mullarkey, 65 was first reported missing by his wife on March 14 after he failed to return to his cabin after a day of skiing. Five days of search efforts at […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 15, 2018 0 Comments
Lurch & The Ax Murderer Mount Reba was crisp, clear, and cold, *perfect* it was gonna be delicious day of skiing at Bear Valley. I was dating Jake’s sister Ella (they were transplants from Minnesota) and I was honored to be Jake’s guide on his first excursion into the Sierras. After clicking onto our skis and securing our sunglasses, we spontaneously high-fived each other in […] Mota Bota | July 29, 2013 1 Comment
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